Is there now a problem with Vellux blankets having an unremovable chemical smell? Our old one never had that.
12846
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.
1484239
Mine has no smell now for sure and did not notice any when it came in... But I always wash new stuff anyway....
1234452
Mine doesnt have any smell at all i would try cleaning it with dreft stain remover. As weird as it sounds it is a really good cleaner for stenches (cant say ive ever tried it on that smell) or exchange it. I bet it warmed up somewhere that caused the plastic to smell that way.
1968212
I have never noticed a smell in ours. We did wash it though. Perhaps that made the difference.
232606
I never had this issue.... It has literally been the best blanket we have ever purchased!! I only by aden and anais products now, they are our favorite and our childrens favorite!!
1711606
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.
445534
Ours didn't have that odor to it at all. But I would try some kinda heavy detergent. Hope this helps
997138
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
1447846
No, ours didn't have any smell to them. My mother in law would notice that kind of thing too. Maybe you got a wrong batch? :o( That's terrible though.
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.
79530
Yes, we had 2 and both did smell when they first arrived, kind of mixed things in a warehouse. We left them out in the garage for a month or two prior to use them. Later, we did not experience any smell. Or perhaps we were used to it??? Now we do not need them but keep them just for camping. Good luck!
1117756
Mine didn't have any odor either. So there's no problem. Bad odor are usually related with expired items.
629775
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 .
159733
I am sorry I won't be much help - my silk comforter did not have any odor! My guess would be that the plastic bag the comforter was packed in probably held in any odors (no telling how long that comforter had been sitting in a warehouse). My suggestion - spread it outside for a day and see if Mother Nature takes care of it for you!
990025
It has a brand new odor. But why would u think a new mattress would have an odor
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
1748715
I did not. The smell wasn't really strong with ours, still I let it unfold outside and I left it outside all day. We brought it in in the evening, put a sheet on it and absolutely no complaints at all. I use it for my 6 year old son's loft bed. I understand that it will probably need to be be replaced in a few years, but he likes it, it's more comfortable than I thought and I am happy with it, considering it is a very inexpensive mattress. We have had it for 6 or 7 months now and there is no smell to it at all at this point. Hope that helps!