I bought this shawl after my best friend first boot me slipper boots of the same material. The material is super soft and though not hefty in weight, it keeps you wonderfully cozy and warm. I live in Cleveland where the late Fall through Winter winds blow in off Lake Erie and the shawl has never failed to not keep the chill off as I am around the house. In fact with the exception of a very hot Summer we had this year, I have worn this shawl every morning as I drink my coffee. The material and workmanship has lasted very well. Today it looks like when I first opened the package. Wash and care very simple. There seems to be plenty of material to this shaw to keep one wrapped comfortably in a chill. The only thing I say to those shopping who have not tried this kind of fleece is this... if you are looking and considering a heavy standard sweatshirt fleece, this is not it. It's a lighter, softer material but still provides warmth and comfort. I have no issues wearing it on errands in early to mid Fall before the winter winds come in... but it IS most comforting in the cold of winter around a drafty older house. A year has almost gone by and I am considering getting a second one to switch up the pattern.
