I needed a couch and a coworker didn't need their nearly-new one anymore. I took it even though it was longer than I wanted and the fabric was a general, muddy and dark, multi-color pattern. Then I had the sudden genius idea of googling 'couch covers' and realized they're a real thing. I was going to buy a white couch, but for only [insert cost of this cover here], I got the white couch I was hoping for! Also, this one was long enough to fit the super-long couch which my 6'4" BF loved. The fabric of this cover is very soft, though a teeny bit thinner than I'd like (the only reason it's not a 5-star). I haven't washed it yet but here's hoping for the best!