I just needed a warm black scarf! That's all. I like scarves with fringes on the ends so I was looking for that feature too. This scarf is very warm, (its like fleece), and a little longer than my other scarves and I actually LOVE that. Its warmer than my cashmere scarf and that was surprising to me. I love it so much, I am thinking of getting another as backup (just in case I lose this one). If you are a scarf person and are ALWAYS cold, this is the scarf for you!