READ! This beautiful comforter STINKS!!!!Like a chicken farm! I was going to send it back but decided to wash it.  Man am I glad my washer survived! It became so heavy being washed and still had smell.  I put it in the dryer hoping heat and Bounce would conquer...nope. I put it outside on the clothing line for 2 days and that worked thank goodness.  It definitely needs to be in a duvet. Cant wash safely at home which would mean  with professional cleaning.  I dont think this is home friendly so thats why I only gave 3 stars.