My impression from the reviews was that the material was thin. When I read the description of the product I assumed it would be more like microfiber so I wasn't too shocked it seemed thin. I did find that the duvet cover was an inch bigger on the width and height than my insert. I am going to wash the duvet cover and see if it shrinks at all. It looked great and I love it.

Yes, the color on the chevron side is different than what you see in the photo. You think it's just white and gray without a pattern. But it's more gray and cream with a pattern. I don't mind it. It fits out room perfectly.