Below, the 12 very best throw blankets to cocoon yourself in, including classic wool coverlets, a luxurious mohair throw, and the softest faux-fur blankets out there. Update on March 6 ...

It is definitely stiffer than other blankets and doesn't drape as nicely ... "If you want your sofa and everything else covered in fake fur, this loses it like a dog. Wouldn’t recommend." ...

Paris (AFP) – Thanks to the "mob wife" style trend and advances in manufacturing technology that make it look like the real thing, fake fur has conquered catwalks and the high street.