The outer covering is lovely. It looks great. Has not gone through a wash cycle yet so unable to comment. Given 3 stars because of the comfort of the underside could be better. I have teddy bedding from another high street retailer that is lovely and soft. Shame the detail given to the outer duvet cover not followed through to the underside, which is a fleece material but it’s not soft like a teddy set. My mistake I assumed this would be the case.