Upon opening, these look like a home craft project that will fall apart before they make it to the washer and dryer. Not so...washed and dried four times already and they are holding up like new. Warmer than my UGG boots around the house plus can curl up in bed or on the sofa with these. They seem expensive but worth every penny, especially if you are looking for something that doesn't bind at the top and cut off your circulation...these do not do that. Buying a second and third pair!