I only now use for us, those light weight very fluffy cosy velvatine blankets they started selling about 7 years ago.
When I wash one, it is nearly dry, when taking out of the washing machine, they can be washed any season, and say a hot day will be totally dry in 10 mins.
In winter, as long as it is not raining, they dry in say 1 hour on the line....Can be put in the dryer, for say 10 mins totally dry!
Wonderful to touch, so cosy and soft.