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89 of 93 found the following review helpful:
 Year Round Comfort Dec 05, 2003
By L. Shirley
"Laurie's Boomer Views"
I love this "Martex Vellux Blanket". It has the look and feel of luxary at a reasonable price. It adds a nice extra layer of warmth that could be used with a comforter in the winter or by itself in warmer weather.It washes up beautifully. I washed it in cold water before I used it and it did not fade or shrink and was even softer then when it came out of the package.Be sure to check your lint trap after drying though,I had quite a build up of fuzz after the first washing.The cranberry is a beautiful shade.It is even deeper than the picture here depicts and adds quite a festive look for the holidays. I am mixing and matching it with the whimsical flannel "Snowman Plaid Print" sheets and comforter and it made an easy and inexpensive seasonal decor. This full/queen size is ample enough for a queen size, and may even be a little big for a full.It came with laundering and storage instructions and was packed in a plastic zip case.The instructions had the "WestPoint Stevens Inc" name on it, so you can be pretty assured of a quality item. Nice for a new look, for comfortable cozy warmth for your bed, for holiday visitors, or just to wrap up in in front of the fireplace or TV.And at this price you could get a different color for every season. Happy Holidays and Happy Shopping.....Laurie
31 of 31 found the following review helpful:
 **not** the vellux blanket you loved growing up Jul 14, 2011
By kira pace
i'm compelled to write my first review in my more-than-a-decade on amazon. this blanket (in its current version) is truly awful.
i've loved the vellux brand my whole life. i had my last (good) vellux blanket since the 90s and only got rid of it as a result of an unfortunate dog-and-skunk incident.
the martex label (currently owned by 'westpoint home') is now made in china (despite westpoint's claims and according to the tag on the blanket itself). it's significantly thinner than its older, american counterpart. that spongy foam feeling that the old blankets had? gone.
worse yet is the smell. the new blankets reek of formaldehyde. the smell does *not* wash out -- which is curious because the *entire rest of the blanket* did.
a single laundering was enough to destroy the new martex vellux blanket. what happens is that the nylon flocking comes completely undone from the paper-thin foam core in little, smelly fabric pills that get all over the washer. the remainder of the blanket pills up and falls off in the (no heat!) dry cycle. all that was left of my first westpoint martex vellux blanket (moss green, if it matters) was the flimsy grid and a few bits of formaldehyde-smelling nylon.
because i have so greatly loved this product in the past, and because this particular blanket was so easily and weirdly destroyed, i re-ordered it -- a replacement for my replacement. i counted on this whole situation as having been just an awful fluke.
nope. westpoint martex vellux blanket #2 fared no better. in fact, westpoint martex vellux blanket #2 broke my dryer.
maybe i'm a chump, but it's only because i am so very loyal to the blanket of my youth (and twenties). i'd even be willing to try a vellux blanket again someday, so long as it's not westpoint's mertex vellux (manufactured in china).
a complete disappointment.
30 of 31 found the following review helpful:
VELVET SOFT - SUNSHINE WARM Jan 01, 2004
By Gail Cooke
While Martex calls this blanket "Vellex" I found it closer to velour - it's extremely soft and light in weight yet provides maximum warmth. A plus for the appearance of this blanket is that it's equally at home in the bedroom or den. There's a wide variety of colors so you can easily find one to fit your personal color scheme. We keep ours folded on the sofa for quick naps or extra warmth when reading or watching television.
27 of 28 found the following review helpful:
Great quality! Feb 01, 2004
By Jessica Davis
"J.D."
We purchased this blanket to go underneath our comforter for that extra comfort during the colder weather. It does just that! The blanket is very soft and comfortable. It washes up just like new as well. I think it is great for traveling as well. You never know when you will need an extra blanket. Another great feature is that this blanket comes in a wide variety of colors, so everyone can find just what they are looking for. Enjoy!
20 of 20 found the following review helpful:
Nice Blanket for the price Feb 19, 2004
By rejithcr
I dont prefer comforters, sheets or blankets on top of me while I sleep(Too heavy). But still I want the warmth of a blanket. Vellux provides just the same warmth while remaining remarkably light. I got this from Sams Club a year back after seeing it on lots of Hotels. Paid less than twenty bucks for this. Washed it straight out of the box like the manufacturer had suggested. Used it year-round and have no complaints till now. Believe the editor. This is a good buy.
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