I know I am not using this comforter for the normal use, but this was my plan all along. I have an old VERY LONG sofa that I could not find a sofa cover long enough to fit. I bought this comforter in a King size, simply because it was so long that I could use it to cover the sofa. I have two small dogs that jump onto the couch all the time, so I wash and dry the cover at least every two weeks. It has simply worked out GREAT! The nap has held up great to all the washings. It is sturdy enough not to get pulled or get a hole when the dogs try to "Dig to China". The color is lovely in my living/tv room and I found it to be just what I needed at an ideal price. Highly recommended, sturdy comforter/cover.