Is there now a problem with Vellux blankets having an unremovable chemical smell? Our old one never had that.
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I did not have a problem with smell from the Westpoint blankets. However, they were very THIN. I have not received my Martex blanket. Hope that is not the case.
12847
I am not sure. I ended up throwing the blanket away. It was stiff and not very comfortable. It wasn't what I expected.
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I have not noticed an odor on the mattress. I'm hoping that it was a fluke for that particular reviewer. I recommend submitting a comment directly to the reviewer and asking for an update...
640026
Tasha, I also cannot confirm if the blanket has been treated. I can say it is the best blanket I have ever had. It had no odor and was very soft and comfortable straight from the package. Sorry I couldn't be of more assistance.
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I have had two of these mattresses and the smell went away. Do understand that ALL mattresses are made of chemical based materials to some extent hese new foam style mattresses are what is sweeping the world because of the total support and all the features that can be designed into them any more. They adapt to each body shape, weight, and temprature. Old style beds never came close to this.
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I have ordered 2 of these blankets at different times, from 2 different sellers.....the most recent was a couple weeks ago. They appear to be the same, with the exception of the "Italian Officers Blanket" stripes are narrower than on the other. Both are sold as "100% wool", both have a strong mothball smell, although the "Officers Blanket" odor was almost nauseating until I had it dry cleaned. Both are more of an olive drab color than a "rich brown", and I paid about the same price for both. ($3 difference) The "Officer's Blanket" I purchased in Nov '13 impressed me so much during the cold winter, I purchased another in June '14. I have ordered 2 of these blankets at different times, from 2 different sellers.....the most recent was a couple weeks ago. They appear to be the same, with the exception of the "Italian Officers Blanket" stripes are narrower than on the other. Both are sold as "100% wool", both have a strong mothball smell, although the "Officers Blanket" odor was almost nauseating until I had it dry cleaned. Both are more of an olive drab color than a "rich brown", and I paid about the same price for both. ($3 difference) The "Officer's Blanket" I... » Read More I have ordered 2 of these blankets at different times, from 2 different sellers.....the most recent was a couple weeks ago. They appear to be the same, with the exception of the "Italian Officers Blanket" stripes are narrower than on the other. Both are sold as "100% wool", both have a strong mothball smell, although the "Officers Blanket" odor was almost nauseating until I had it dry cleaned. Both are more of an olive drab color than a "rich brown", and I paid about the same price for both. ($3 difference) The "Officer's Blanket" I purchased in Nov '13 impressed me so much during the cold winter, I purchased another in June '14. « Show Less
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I cannot smell any chemical type odor from the blanket, unsure of the Antimicorbial treatment. It is very warm after covering with it for a few minutes
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I don't recall there being any smell and I have a problem with chemical odor. Although I don't use it often, this has been a useful spare bed for me. In my experience, none of these inflatable options can survive constant use.
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It didn't seem to have any offensive odor, just the usual "new smell" you get when you first buy/open bedding. It was gone quickly and I am very sensitive so I would have noticed . Hope if you buy one it will be the same .
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i really do not know.sometimes the wool is not washed(it should be)since i have not had mine dry cleaned,i do not know that either.my blanket does not smell,other than a wool smell.if you have not had the comforter too long you could exchange or return it.Amazon is good to let you print off a pd return postage form.i returned a pillow some time ago that had a dung odor,because it was not washed!!i could not bear to sleep on it.hope this helps!
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No. I bought 2 for myself and was so happy I bought 2 for my boyfriend and neither order did we notice a smell. I know the smell you speak of because I've bought toppers and a memory foam bed.
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Not sure what smell people were referring to. Ours did not have any unusual odor. Kind of new leather smell for a very short period of time.They are in my son's bedroom, so somewhat of a confined space and we can't smell anything.
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The smell might be that of natural cotton. I do smell that from mine (which we just got) and nothing else.
284619
I've had my mattress for several months, so my memory may be foggy....but I do not remember noticing a smell - certainly not one that lingered.
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I just received a full mattress and other than a non-offensive and subtle "new" smell while unpacking it did not have any of the unpleasant odor that people have described. Mine came with a cover zippered on it, and I wonder if that might have perhaps reduced any chemical scent?
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Ours smelled TERRIBLE. It was a very moldy smell. There was no wet film though. We've had ours for a little over 2 months. We thought airing it out would help. While the odor is not as noticeable as it was originally(you could smell it upon entering the room!), it's still there. I smell it when I sit on it, and the smell transfers to items touching it (blankets, clothes, etc). Yuck!
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I purchased the blanket 6 months ago and used it since and not washed it yet. There is a chemical smell when you first open the package but it disappears in about 2 days if you just air-out the blanket. I have sheets below the blanket and a comforter over the blanket, so it doesn't get dirty. I've found that these type of blankets last longest if you don't wash them too often. I wash mine 2x a year but I don't have kids, dogs, no smoking, no eating in bed, etc., so things stay pretty clean. Hope that helps!
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I don't know!!! Honestly, mine have never had any odor at all. Where do you live? Maybe the warehouse that it is stored in and shipped from has something to do with it. With very damp weather in a wet storage building might create that smell. I have a subscription to the Kleenex, but I am in New York and not once have had such a smell in the tissues.