For any person who has owned this blacket for some time, do you notice any issue with pilling/shedding (like many other electric blankets do )?
41172
I've seen no shedding or pulling and I've owned a few for about 3 years now.
41173
I have not noticed any pilling/shedding thus far. We've had it over 2 mos. only.
41174
I have had no problems with any piling and shedding as of yet. We have used the blanket for about 2 months now. I have a sheet between us and the blanket and a light blanket on top. I do not regret buying it at this time.
41175
We've had it 6 months and it's been fantastic and still looks great. However, I believe it's only been through the wash once since we use a sheet between us and the blanket.
41176
No, it looks great after 2 months (more or less) on my bed. I haven't washed it yet but 5 cats love to play and paw it and it looks great. A real quality blanket.
41177
absolutely not. My sunbeam's all did, this has shown no sign of anything like that. It is just as soft and smooth as the day we put it on the bed. Hope this helps.
41178
Not yet. Good blanket, very pleased. Used with cover top so that wouldn't be a major issue for me anyway.
922398
Oh, really?! Mine isn't scratchy to me at all. I mean, it IS faux. It's not going to be anywhere near the kind of softness of real mink. This is really subjective, of course, but on a scale of 1-10 of softness, hmmm, I guess maybe I would give it a 7 or thereabouts. It's so hard to rate. As far as shedding, I've had absolutely no shedding. I think I read a review or two of people who had ordered this item before I did and they said there was some shedding. I just didn't experience any of that. I've had mine now for over a year I think and it's like brand new, no shedding and I just adore it. Hope that helps. :)
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Oh, really?! Mine isn't scratchy to me at all. I mean, it IS faux. It's not going to be anywhere near the kind of softness of real mink. This is really subjective, of course, but on a scale of 1-10 of softness, hmmm, I guess maybe I would give it a 7 or thereabouts. It's so hard to rate. As far as shedding, I've had absolutely no shedding. I think I read a review or two of people who had ordered this item before I did and they said there was some shedding. I just didn't experience any of that. I've had mine now for over a year I think and it's like brand new, no shedding and I just adore it. Hope that helps. :) Oh, really?! Mine isn't scratchy to me at all. I mean, it IS faux. It's not going to be anywhere near the kind of softness of real mink. This is really subjective, of course, but on a scale of 1-10 of softness, hmmm, I guess maybe I would give it a 7 or thereabouts. It's so hard to rate. As far as shedding, I've had absolutely no shedding. I think I read a review or two of people who had ordered this item before I did and they said there was some shedding. I just didn't experience any of that. I've had mine now for over a year I think and it's like brand new, no shedding and I just adore... » Read More Oh, really?! Mine isn't scratchy to me at all. I mean, it IS faux. It's not going to be anywhere near the kind of softness of real mink. This is really subjective, of course, but on a scale of 1-10 of softness, hmmm, I guess maybe I would give it a 7 or thereabouts. It's so hard to rate. As far as shedding, I've had absolutely no shedding. I think I read a review or two of people who had ordered this item before I did and they said there was some shedding. I just didn't experience any of that. I've had mine now for over a year I think and it's like brand new, no shedding and I just adore it. Hope that helps. :) « Show Less
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IMO you don't. Washing will substantially reduce or end the service life of any electric blanket. But, if you must, I'd say spot wash only by hand. The label says delicate cycle in the washer is ok and line dry. Well maybe, but when I've tried that with other electric blankets they ceased to function. I wouldn't recommend it.
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We've had ours for around 2 months. It's still plush and no bunching at all. Every once in a while, I throw ours in on air fluff in the dryer, and it's pretty much the same as it came out of the package. I'm very impressed with it.
905213
Yes, I have it between 2 blankets and it has held up well over the year. It did come with some loose threads but I just trimmed them back and I have not had any other issues with the blanket.
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I've had this blanket for the last two winters, now is on the bed for my third winter. I love it. I have a plain fleece blanket under it and a light comforter over it (with a top sheet over all, to catch cat fur and paw prints). I think the layering helps the heat build up, as well as protecting it from pulling and damaging the wires when adjusting covers during sleep. It is not super hot like a heating pad would be but is plenty warm for me. I usually pre-heat for 15 min or so while getting ready for bed. It is nice and warm when I get in, and often I turn it down or even off at that point. I've had this blanket for the last two winters, now is on the bed for my third winter. I love it. I have a plain fleece blanket under it and a light comforter over it (with a top sheet over all, to catch cat fur and paw prints). I think the layering helps the heat build up, as well as protecting it from pulling and damaging the wires when adjusting covers during sleep. It is not super hot like a heating pad would be but is plenty warm for me. I usually pre-heat for 15 min or so while getting ready for bed. It is nice and warm when I get in, and often I turn it down or even off at that point.
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I have not - I've been using the blanket every weekend for years, and never experienced such issues. That could be related to your diet and the blanket could be reacting to that. I would keep the lower settings at your comfort level to help with that as well.
1630596
Yes and no. It's a little loose around the edges but otherwise works just fine. I love my set, even after a dozen washes, they're still super soft and look great. No fading or loose threads either!
330398
Yes. Even after several washings, so far no pilling on the outside and fleece inside is still soft.
302516
Yes I have washed it several times and it washes and dries well in the dryer. This is mostly due to the fact that it is very thin - more of a summer blanket than a winter one. I had to use a second comforter to deal with the colder weather this winter.
277638
I wash mine weekly, and it's come out just beautiful every time. This is a really great blanket!
1936210
I've had some of mine for 3+ years. They're not rough and scratchy but they are a little pilly. I actually don't mind, I feel like it gives me more "grab".
302613
I've had my Earthing products for 3 years now with no problems. I wash the sheet with Tide -- it didn't occur to me to use anything else. I don't overload the washing machine because I don't want any pulling on the sheet's "wiring."
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No I doesn't shed, it's a 103 degrees where I live, and it's still as good as it was new! Had mine for over a year now.
2075130
Hi, So far I have not seen any shedding- the flocking is attached pretty securely. I was concerned about the colorfastness of the brighter colors and black, so I opted for the ivory color. My closet has never looked better and I was even able to organize by category with the nice rack dividers Amazon sells. I found stuff I didn't even know I had and the same clothes fit back in my closet with room to spare!
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We have owned two of these blankets and love them. They keep you warm with the lowest settings and seem to last forever. We finally replaced the first one we bought after four years of regular use. We have a queen-sized bed that bends into a lounge chair. I am sure our blanket got more wear and tear than one on a regular mattress.