Does the blanket need to be washed to remove the smell.
38531
There's no smell other than the regular factory smell found in most new items, including clothing, beddings, etc.. One wash and it will come out freshedly smelled with whatever the laundry detergent or softener fragrants you use. Not sure what all those bad comments about this blanket (including the "smell") are about, but there're none for the two blankets I bought (bought the 2nd one since the 1st one is so good...nice and soft). Also recommend you wash it the first time before use, since like clothing, it appears stiff when brand new, but becomes really nice and soft after the wash (regular machine wash, regular dry). It's perfectly fine to wash and dry this blanket. I had no problems with it. There's no smell other than the regular factory smell found in most new items, including clothing, beddings, etc.. One wash and it will come out freshedly smelled with whatever the laundry detergent or softener fragrants you use. Not sure what all those bad comments about this blanket (including the "smell") are about, but there're none for the two blankets I bought (bought the 2nd one since the 1st one is so good...nice and soft). Also recommend you wash it the first time before use, since like clothing, it appears stiff when brand new, but becomes really nice and soft after the... » Read More There's no smell other than the regular factory smell found in most new items, including clothing, beddings, etc.. One wash and it will come out freshedly smelled with whatever the laundry detergent or softener fragrants you use. Not sure what all those bad comments about this blanket (including the "smell") are about, but there're none for the two blankets I bought (bought the 2nd one since the 1st one is so good...nice and soft). Also recommend you wash it the first time before use, since like clothing, it appears stiff when brand new, but becomes really nice and soft after the wash (regular machine wash, regular dry). It's perfectly fine to wash and dry this blanket. I had no problems with it. « Show Less
38532
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!
1324636
I wouldn't wash it. If anything you should hand wash it. And nope, mine didn't smell!
2190184
No. It is sewn together. The bottom pillow does come out. But I haven't tried to throw that in the wash. During particularly muddy or messy seasons, I'll put a small fleece blanket on top of the bed.
1603783
Just wash it with cold water and then you can tumble dry it. It is better than new after that. The blanket is awesome :))
1927659
There is no mention of washing it prior to first use. It does not have any smell to it at all out of the package. I did not wash it first. Washing or drying it with other articles of clothing leads to the other articles being wadded up inside of the protector and not washing or drying well.
2133755
I just used the blanket for the first time on the beach and I didn't notice any smells from it.
59739
Nope it does not. I washed mine before I used it so there was no chemical smell. Ive had it this long and it still had broken either. Hope this helped. :)
1220421
We haven't washed it yet (a good thing, from the other comments). It does smell like the natural wool that the label say is inside. You might try a quick spray of Febreze or something under the pillowcase on the back side. Our daughter doesn't seem to be bothered by the smell.
641945
What smell? Mine didn't have an unpleasant odor, but I have washed the cover on gentle in our washing machine once with no issues...Not sure you're supposed to do that but I have a small toddler so I went for it.
2214513
I am unaware of the antimicrobial material. However, there is no chemical or any initial or permanent smell. In fact, I have used it on mission (military) and it does not get "funky." The blanket is large, warm and lightweight. And not smelly, which is an incredible plus.
1705589
I think there are washing instructions but I think washing mine is what messed it up. The cotton is all separated and the white has came apart from the blue. I've had this blanket for approximately 6 months.
2065932
Mine smells like I would expect new furniture to smell. No issues storing my blankets in here :)
405467
I keep blankets in there, although I guess I didn't do it for the first couple of weeks--only because it wasn't blanket weather at that time. But, I didn't notice any chemical odors.
90611
No. I have washed the coverlet and shams and put them in the dryer. They came out perfect.
1506872
no the instructions say not to wash this. there is no way to disconnect the plug from the blanket.
641946
Mine didn't have a smell? However I did wash mine because it got dirty and air dried it and it was fine. I guess that would be an option if there is a smell.
1514942
Mine personally does not but when I first purchased it, it had a slight hint of chemically smell but I have never even washed mine in the machine, I would hose it down every now and then to get all the smell area out, I would also put things like green pads in between the bedding and the bottom cloth, hope this helps, if not i would recommend sending it back because something may have been spilled on it during shipping, I'm sure they would be ok sending you a new one.