These blankets are rather industrial looking, but I knew they would be. On a positive note - my dogs like them and the colors are acceptable. I bought them because I have been looking for couch protectors for a long time, and most that are made specifically for dogs are very expensive.What I can't stand is that these blankets are made in China (not mentioned anywhere in the description) and they are disintegrating in the wash. I've washed them multiple times, and each time there are wads of very fine fabric dust all over the dryer walls. I have to wipe out my dryer with damp paper towels each time I wash one of these. Makes me wonder what type of toxic dust is being emitted every time you touch one of these. I am going to dispose of them and buy a couple of the expensive throws made in the U.S.