This blanket is so soft, anyone who loves soft things will not be disappointed. However the underside is kind of silky, satin-like, so beware if you expected something fluffy. The beads make no sound, and the blanket is very thick and feels well made. I have heard of the seams ripping and I will update if it ever does. I got the 20 pound Queen size, and it didn't disappoint. I fell asleep very easily with this blanket. Make sure it is 10 percent of your body weight and no more as to avoid it being too heavy.This blanket gets very warm, very fast, and personally, it is semi-easy to wiggle my limbs out from under to ventilate some of that heat. If you are a sleep-tosser, you definitely won't toss often with this blanket, its wide-spread coverage and weight will prevent that. If this is your first-time weighted blanket, I suggest beginning with the 15 pounds just to get used to it, if not, be wary!This blanket is NOT easy to haul, expect a workout getting it to your bed, and don't count on being able to move it from room to room. Have a non-weighted blanket (or a lightweight) with a similar texture if you're looking for something like that.There are no strange smells, mine has so far arrived in perfect condition. The designs are all adorable.It feels like a raincloud, and is so comfortable!The box arrived a bit beaten up, but the blanket was fine and packed away quite tightly. This package is very hard to haul, much harder than the blanket is itself. It arrived WAY earlier than expected (about 10 days earlier), which was delightful!This is a wonderful gift to those with sleep anxiety, PTSD, nightmares, neurodivergent people, and those who simply find a large amount of comfort from pressure. Remember, everyone reacts to things differently, it may not work for you. 10/10 recommendation as of July 6th, 2021.