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!
1884473
I haven't washed it yet but it look sewed on . Also , it smelled really great at first. But after about 5 uses , it smells really bad from microwave . It smells like burned popcorn and my kids have to leave the room . You may want toLook into a different one, especially after the cost of it . Good Luck '
748704
No, there is no odor. It is recommended that you wash it before you use it though. Mostly that is just because it is vacuum sealed so washing it will loosen the fibers and release any possible odors that are left over from the packaging process. I washed, dried, and put it on my mattress the day it came and have no issues.
915613
Does not have a strong smell. I unwrapped it put it in the bed it had a little odor but was gone in a few hours
1233664
Hello,NO it doesn't. Well the one which we have got has no smell, but I can not tell weather other cribs by this brand has a smell or not, but the one we have for sure has not got any kind of strong smell.
814545
I have never washed it before use as it is sanitized. After washing there will be a slight change in the feel/smell, but I thought it was only negligible. Now after 100s of washings it is still a favorite!
48572
No,have not washed the blanket yet. this blanket is too thin to be a mattress pad,unless you fold it and use it that way.but as a blanket it is nice,not too thin just right!
90611
No. I have washed the coverlet and shams and put them in the dryer. They came out perfect.
428982
No, it doesn't. I washed it with soap and water before using it, and it has no smell at all. I don't recall that it had a strong smell even before I washed it.
264688
In the washer. We've had this blanket for a year now and love it! It washes and dries easily like a regular blanket. Did I say I love it? ;)
1514941
I don't smell anything after a day or so. It was a plastic smell to begin with, but nothing now, we have had ours for over a year. I have 3 of them. I finally learned to put down paper towel and then either the bedding or cloth and it is so much easier to clean!
972261
No, not at all. I have had the comforter approx 1 year and I love it. It is much less smelly than the down comforters I have bought and I am very sensitive to smell, ask my husband. We are now looking into buying a wool mattress topper and replacing another comforter with wool.
910985
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 thateither.my blanket does not smell,other than a wool smell.if you have not had the comforter too long you could exchangeor return it.Amazon is good to let you print off a pd return postage form.i returned a pillow some time ago that had adung odor,because it was not washed!!i could not bear to sleep on it.hope this helps!
2133755
I just used the blanket for the first time on the beach and I didn't notice any smells from it.
1578382
I never noticed any smell when I received it. I have had it over a year now and after washing it yesterday I checked and it smells like my laundry soap. I would give it a wash that should work.
126092
I didn't notice a smell. I layers it out for 24 hours and then layer it on my bed, put sheets over it and never noticed a smell. But it's so comfortable. Worth every penny.
1656582
We've not had a problem with the bed absorbing odors. In such a case, it might help to also buy the inner liner to protect the foam. The bed cover is washable, but now that it's winter, we've put a fleece blanket over it to protect it from wet paws. It's easy to just throw the blankie in the wash once or twice a week. Maybe that would help with an odor issue as well. The bed really is well made and comfy!