I ordered this blanket as a gift to myself, and WOW! It feels so soft--nicer than any real fur, with a weight that feels comforting. It's big enough to share on the couch--or to make the ultimate one-person snuggle burrito.
When I washed it the first time, it shed a little, but was still as soft and fluffy as ever. I don't notice any shedding from the blanket, but I'm not very sensitive and I live with 3 cats. ☺️Everyone in my house--humans and cats alike--fight over this blanket! It's an investment, but it's worth it.