I had an inexpensive bed skirt before that was made of a thin material that went underneath the mattress area that was sewn to the skirt. It tore easily when I tried to adjust it. This skirt has a soft, thick cotton that covers the whole mattress area, as well as the skirt. The brown is a nice rich brown color and just what I wanted. It still looked good after I washed it and was barely wrinkled out of the dryer. For the price, I am very happy with it. 

Pros: Solid cotton material throughout whole skirt
Cons: None