The pillow covers felt a little thin and cheap when I first pulled them from the bag. The pillow insert has to be put into the cover when it arrives. Once I stuffed the covers, the pillows looked much better. They are soft, and the pattern creates an interesting texture on the couch.  So far I love them! I wanted the separate covers/inserts, so I could wash the covers when they get dirty. I'm not sure how they will hold up, but I'm hopeful.