I just recently received my featherbed. I followed the instructions and let it set for the feathers to fluff-up. Not easy to do, even in the box it looked comfy. After 48 hrs. of letting it fluff, time to try. This featherbed was liked being craddled by a cloud. It reminded me of my childhood and sleeping in my Grandmothers featherbed. Soft, warm, inviting, with no feathers poking me. It seems to be well made, great thread count, doubled seamed and measures-up to exactly 5" (after letting it fluff-up) I slept super sound and comfortable. I know you should sleep on a firm mattress for back support, this featherbed supported my back just fine. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]