Love this! I ordered a Queen, washed it, and it was still a perfect fit for a queen sized bed. Washing makes the cotton softer and the quilting puffier and more pronounced. I did not use fabric softener. The pattern is suitable for men or women. My husband loved it. Perfect for Florida, even in January. I did have to add a blanket the few days the nighttime temps dipped to the low forties farenheit.