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.
348484
I have had no problems with it shedding. It is a very good quality wolf. My Granddaughter loves it. Very soft and cuddly.
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!
977235
Hi Diana,I don't recall any problems with shedding with the 3 we own. I would suggest keeping them for the 30 day money back period and evaluate then. Ours were purchased many years ago and are still like new. I have never had any complains about the quality as other reviewers of most recent time seem to have reported. I wonder if the quality has decreased? One thing to know thought is that the ones we have are the Snuggfleece Original, not the more economy version.
593981
I wash them every week along with the sheets and it's been several years, no pilling, no wear, no fraying of any kind. This blanket holds up extremely well.
679806
I don't know about an electric blanket but I use a heating pad all the time. No problems noticed. But I do have a mattress pad on top of the foam.
1226938
I have washed my twice ( I have dogs) and I have not had any problems with it balling up but I do dry with wool balls in my dryer. I think it looks fine not faded or anything.
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".
59631
We have not had the need to wash/dry. I would note that the warmth is not what it was originally and we are considering looking for another blanket. Recent reviews have not been favorable to Sunbeam.
352673
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.
1582983
I haven't washed the blanket. We rarely use it it's more of a family heirloom
277638
I wash mine weekly, and it's come out just beautiful every time. This is a really great blanket!
71996
I purchased these King sheets from amazon in April of 2012. They are still in wonderful condition and soft; they are on the bed most of the time. If anyone has problems with pilling, they may be washing them with other items. I wash my sheet set alone - never with other items. I ran across your question because I am ready to buy another set for a spare.
1691907
I use this pad for my Grandmother, I have to wash it daily or at least every other day. I haven't had any issues with it pilling. It's nice and large. This product is well worth the price, at least in my opinion.
1719180
It looses fiber, sheds a great deal. I asked for a refund. I don't know what others found, but it was excessive. They refunded my money, but never wanted the blanket back. I still have it, and just checked again. It sheds.
1539466
I don't. I have lots of these blankets - they feel so nice when they're new. But they are garbage. They all ball and put off LOTS of lint. I have a couple of white ones that drive me crazy! I think after lots and lots of washes it gets better - but I dont' use the white ones all of the time, so they may never get to the point where they don't give off lint. I keep buying them thinking maybe they'll perfect the technique - but I just think this particular kind of blanket is always going to be linty - which is too bad - because as I said, they are super soft and nice when they are new.
636350
I haven't had to wash it yet. We have it for looks only. I take it off the bed each night, and use other blankets to cover up in. Sorry - no help. But it looks very well made that it could stand up to years and years of washing.