I opened the bag, spread it out, and it puffed up like a heavenly quilted cloud! It is so soft and so squishy... I can't believe I waited so long to replace our now obviously and pathetically deflated comforter. :/ It is substantial and keeps my husband and I quite cozy. We keep the house at about 68 degrees but it's gotten colder quite a few times thanks to all these storms and with this comforter, we've been very comfortable!