This blanket is soft and on the thinner side, not thick and heavy – perfect for sleeping. If you hold it up to the light, you cannot see through it – it is solid, just not bulky. The blanket kept me warm, however, I did not wake up sweating or feeling too hot. The blanket laundered well (according to the directions), the stitching held up and did not start unraveling. As a bonus, the blanket came in a cotton fabric bag that can be used for multiple purposes. I recommend this blanket.