We ordered this cover to protect our sofa from cat hair and kids messes.  The cover is made of a sturdy material and holds up well to washing.  We wanted something that was unobtrusive and blended with our current decor - the taupe color fit in well.   It would be great if the company could make slightly bigger covers - our sofa is at the longer end of the size range for this cover, and the arm covers dont actually cover both arms completely.