This blanket was just what I was looking for. I'd previously purchased a down comforter for a high end resort hotel but it is much too warm for most nights, even in the winter. When I came across this more affordable blanket I was a bit skeptical, especially when reading the reviews. Yes, there are darker feathers that can be seen through the white fabric but they don't bother me, nothing is poking through on the blanket. The satin trim is lovely. I've washed it once so far and all the feathers stayed where they should/didn't bunch to the corners. It's a well designed blanket. It had a bit of a crinkle sound to it at first, but I actually liked it and miss it a bit now that it being broken in :) The value is good and after I had mine for about a month I purshased a 2nd white down blanket for a friend.