This is an expensive mattress pad that I did not expect would have that crinkly paper mesh type look/feel fabric on its back side that typically does not hold up well when washed in a washing machine and subsequently dried in dryer. I otherwise liked this mattress pad a lot in terms of the plush feel it gave our (too) firm mattress and will be keeping it despite the disappointing fabric used on its back side that only time will tell how well it holds up. Because of the material used on its back (reverse) side, I am reluctant to recommend this mattress pad.