First impression: The touch was unlike any mattress pad I've ever felt! Smooth, SO soft, and didn't catch my skin. The stretchy sides seemed much more durable than others purchased elsewhere. Second impression: No chemical smell whatsoever. I put them in dryer for 5 minutes on medium to kill any potential anything... but then gave to my two daughters to install on their beds. Third and last thought: Glad I took extra time to find items not made in China. My hat's off to you, Kosova, for a first class product!