Very soft material. Comes out of the washer & dryer wrinkle free & doesn't shrink. I have one on each of my upholstered chairs (living & dining rooms - total of 5). Well worth it if you have pets (think claws & shedding), and it's waterproof (think pet accidents). In between washes, I use a lint/pet hair removal roller. Easy to remove and fold up when guests are expected with no worry about pet hair on the upholstery.