The texture is so that it doesn’t slip on the faux leather of my lift recliner. It comes with 4 styrofoam rounds that can be tucked into the edges and wa la!  It’s really easy to put on and it stretches to fit fully reclined. I don’t have to mess with re-arranging after repeated movement.   The one and only HUGE problem I have with the cover is that it only comes with one pocket. It’s on the left hand side and the chair remotes are on the right. I had surgery on my left shoulder and hand and can’t use the pocket at all. Other than this, I love it.