These velvet pillows are very soft. They have been through the wash and stood up well. No stitches that are coming undone, and the zippers were intact. The zippers were somewhat difficult to close, they have the feel of a low quality zipper. The pillows look nice on my loveseat and this shade of pink blends well with the other pillows.  This pink is a versatile shade, not too candy pink or dark pink. The zig zag design on the front of the pillows is a bit uncomfortable to lay against. Problem solved by turning the pillow around to the smooth side! I would recommend purchasing these pillows!