This throw has now become my favorite small blanket. It is oohhh so very soft and oohhh so very warm. The materials have held up well so far. I've had it only for a few weeks but use it daily. It's fake furry on the outter part and a false suede on the inside. It's not stiff at all and has not "shed" at all. The only draw back is that it has to be dry cleaned. At first glance I did not like the looks of it until I used it the first time. Then, all at once it was my fav! The chocolate looks as pictured. I'd deffinately recommend this to others.