WHOA!  This comforter is SO SOFT!  Think "receiving blanket for a friend's baby shower gift" soft.  We thought it wouldn't be real warm but actually it was a little TOO warm until winter hit and we turned the thermostat down to 60.  (We're Minnesotans :-))  It is not a real "thick" or stiff comforter (looks more formal in the photo) but it looks nice.  One word of warning, if you play tug of war with your spouse it is tricky because the soft texture is very slippery :-)  Great spread for the price though!