“odor is bad, but product is good value”

“These blankets are a good value but don't expect softness. They are mid-weight, rather coarse wool -- great for over your knees at a football game, for the car, or for twin beds in a seldom-used guest room, which is why I bought them. They arrived in perfect condition, but did have the strong mothball odor others complained about. Four or more days in strong wind out on my porch railing this late winter has removed most of the smell, so I folded them and put them in the guest room. I opened the door to this room the next day and the odor nearly knocked me out. It's still quite strong. As soon as the warmer weather arrives, out they will go again for additional airing. Otherwise, to the laundromat for a cold-wash cycle in the large machine.”