My husband loves this robe!  It is thick and warm - but not so heavy and warm that it makes him feel hot.  He wanted a robe where he could sit out on the balcony on cool nights and be protected.  He is a big man.  6'5" and over 260 pounds - with big shoulders.  It actually fit him with room to spare!  The robe also went down to his ankles - just like the one in the picture - which is really hard to find!  I haven't washed it yet...maybe I will come back to this review after I do it and let you know how that went...