Soft, thick and good quality. Looks lovely. Only downside that other reviewers have also mentioned is that the underside of the bedding and pillowcases are a white cotton! Why white on black bedding?! It does show, especially on the pillowcases. Would have been perfect if it was black cotton instead on the underside. I want to dye the underside but not sure if I will as I wouldn't want to risk ruining the velvet side.