Let me start by saying this waffle-weave cotton blanket has become my sleep MVP. The first night I used it, I was shocked by how it somehow keeps me warm without that suffocating heat - like wearing a breathable sweater to bed.

The texture is my favorite part. Running my fingers over the raised waffle pattern feels oddly satisfying, and the 100% cotton gets softer with every wash. I’ve had mine for 6 months now (washed weekly) and it still looks new, though the white version does collect lint like a magnet in the dryer.

Pro tip: Size up if using for a bed! My king shrank to queen dimensions after the first hot wash (exactly as other reviewers warned). But honestly? I prefer the slightly snugger fit - no more cold drafts sneaking in at 3AM.

Summer or winter, this blanket just works. During heatwaves, the open weave prevents night sweats better than my expensive linen sheets. When temperatures drop, layering it under a duvet creates perfect toastiness. I even drag it to the couch for movie nights because it’s lightweight enough to carry one-handed.

Two minor gripes: The weave does snag occasionally (keep those toenails trimmed!), and color options can be misleading - that ‘lavender’ is definitely dusty pink in reality. But when a blanket makes you look forward to bedtime this much, you learn to forgive its quirks.