When I first got my Australian cattle dog, I used an old sheet to cover my furniture. She sheds a lot, and there was hair all over the place. These covers do not attract her hair and look far superior to draped sheets. I have the taupe covering my brown sofa and chair, and it looks great. The wash is excellent. I wash them every two weeks, and Bailey can be rough on them at times. They are beginning to wear after about 7 months, but they look so much nicer than sheets. I ordered a backup set to ensure that I don't go without a cover. They do an excellent job of protecting the furniture.