I took a chance with these pillow covers. As much as I like velvet, I didn't know how well they would hold up with 2 shedding dogs who like to climb on pillows. Their hair does not cling to the pillows at all. It also doesn't leave marks on them when dogs are digging and rearranging them. They look like they are going to last a long time. When I get tired of this color, I probably will reorder them in another color.