I bought this jacket in a different color last year at Scheels. it was on sale so I thought I'd give it a whirl. Though it's not suitable on it's own for a cold Iowa winter, it's perfect for a North Carolina one (on most days). I love this jacket. I wear it year round (in my house in the summer because my husband likes the air cranked) and of course in the fall/winter/spring outside. It's warm, the arms are the perfect length (I'm 5'10''). I've never dried it, but it's been washed many times (I have a young son who likes to touch me with his little grubby fingers) and it's held up to my washings! I actually just bought this same jacket for my mom who lives in Iowa. She's going to layer it with her TNF winter coat!