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!
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 :))
369251
The base material has a smell, but not annoying, if you wash the smell possibly go
531951
The sleeping blanket is washable. I do not place it in the dryer on high heat. I will dry it on low heat or dry it outdoors.
759388
With our purchase the smell went away after the first couple of weeks. It's not an overpowering smell and with clean washed sheets you can't smell it.
2198826
No. I clean mine every other week with soap and water and let it dry outside to air out. But no, no smell from the crate.
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!
299637
No, it does not have an odor and it is one of the best purchases that I have ever made! I washed it when I got it and it is great!
2065932
Mine smells like I would expect new furniture to smell. No issues storing my blankets in here :)
87178
I did not notice any nasty smells. We did wash it before using it the first time, just in case.
1858362
Hi Jim, upon using for the very first time there is a slight smell, however with that said, after that and once washed.. it has not been an issue at all. Enjoy it I love it!
256504
I don't think so because it is washable. I've washed it several times already. And there's no funny smell to it.
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.
991966
This is my first wool blanket. It doesn't bother me at all. The smell will need to be addressed. I hand washed and hung outside for 2 days. Smell is gone.
1454675
I purchased this item a few months ago. It had no plastic smell. It is warm and cozy. Washed well and dried using a dryer ball to keep it fluffed. This is my second purchase of this item, gave brother first one.
2217243
No, not that I noticed. The product itself does not smell. And the warmed towels/clothes also so not smell. Hopefully other people's don't smell either!
1324636
I wouldn't wash it. If anything you should hand wash it. And nope, mine didn't smell!