I’m convinced there’s little that a cozy night in with a soft blanket can’t help with. Whenever I’m feeling sad, anxious or tired, wrapping myself up in a throw helps calm my nerves and feels like a healing hug.

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The only issue is when it comes time to wash your emotional support blanket. It enters your washer as the soft, furry throw you know and love, and leaves your dryer a mangled mess that looks like you found it on the side of the road.

What’s a blanket-lover like myself to do? Source machine-washable, buttery-soft blankets that will hold their shape and not turn into blanket roadkill, of course. 

I’ve rounded up a bunch of plush blankets worth perusing, including . Reviewers say these options hold their own against washers, staying as heavenly soft as the day they were bought. Read on for my top picks — you might just leave with your new go-to throw.

splurge-worthy celebrity-beloved throws

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A buttery-soft hidden gem