This blanket comes in a vacuum-sealed bag, so it doesn't look great upon opening. The fibers are compressed, and there are wrinkles. I was worried it might have a chemical smell, but it smells totally fine. I popped this blanket into the dryer for twenty minutes and it looks perfect - soft, comfy, and plush.
I love that the knit of this blanket makes it look like fish scales. Many similar blankets I've seen just have a traditional weave without this sort of detail.
I would say that this is one of the better mermaid blankets I've seen, and I've recently given 5 of these as gifts.