It's not really fair to write a review before the item has been cleaned, but so far I do like this blanket despite it being a little less than excellent about staying in place. Also, a little on the skimpy side as far as width goes. I'm not a large person, but there isn't much material to pull over oneself or fight over with a partner. Despite this being a full/double bed, more width would have been appropriate. Or perhaps going to queen size. Company needs to add a few inches to make this a 5 star product. And again, who knows if this will shrink even further when washed. I can't remember the instructions right now, but will follow them to the 't' as this will be useless if it gets even smaller. The gray is very nice and I'm sure the beige/brown one will be as well. Will let you know about size when I know. Otherwise I'd say a nice staple to have in your linen closet. Something you could definitely bring out for overnight guests without them feeling they were using your old camping gear. "P.S. I went back to the page where the blanket is described as full/Queen. It so most definitely is NOT. And no way would I machine dry this. 5 mins to take the excess water out at the utmost limit, then on a line for me and let the sun do its' work. Secondly, it says plain on one side. Uh uh. Nope. Stripes on both, a little softer in intensity on one side, but still....stripes on both. Please don't print untruths. They are so unnecessary and annoying."