I have dysautonomia and pots and heat intolerance and get very ill when overheating. The cooling side keeps me cool all night. It is lightweight and i will probably use this as my winter blanket.
This blanket is silky and light, and works like magic to keep me cool at night. It definitely has a cooling effect on one side initially. After using it for about 5 months - it is much cooler than not using it.
One side is made out of what would be used for cheap workout pants. The entire surface of the colling side has large, hard pilling. However, this is my fault -the blanket does look as pictured.
Blanket is now extremely uncomfortable and not cooling. I have an oscillating fan, but it doesn't make much of a difference. The cooling part works but be prepared for this blanket to look and feel absolutely hideous in about 2 months.
The new blankets look like they will last as long as their predecessors, so i am pleased so far. The navy is just as pictured.
Weave is slightly open making it breathable and not to hot like some polyester ones are. Soft after first wash and holds up nicely. Only complaint is that they do not have a label that identifies the size.
My blanket is a dirty grayish white that will not wash out. When washed (to try to prevent color running), both blankets emit some kind of toxic chemical that caused me to have coughing and choking fits.