They are the perfect size. I had some old pillows that were the wrong color to go with our new house so these were the perfect solution. I wanted one to go on the couch to accent the new white and black pillow and one to go on our guest room that is in black and white. The velvet texture was more like velveteen which is nice since it will be easy to launder. I have grandkids who like to play with my pillows. The zipper is a little bit of a challenge to find since the color is black and the zipper tab is discrete which is a good thing since after covering your pillow, the zipper is practically invisible. The quality is sturdy and well made. I would recommend using these covers to freshen up any old pillows you have lying around. The pom poms are an especially nice touch!