This set comes with a cotton duvet cover (button close, ties in corner) and 2 pillow shams. I liked that it was cotton because synthetic fibers can release plastic during washing, and I am trying to be as environmentally conscious as possible. This set looks gorgeous and just like the picture--I got the gray set. The cover and shams are a nice texture, not especially soft nor rough. I have yet to wash them but they seem like they will hold up well. Overall, very pleased with my order.