The comforter has a handful of stitches across it, almost like a tuft. After washing this in my Samsung HD twice, the comforter started to rip in a few of these stitched spots. It lasted about another week and then I tossed it. My washing machine has not damaged any other items in the 2 years Ive had it. The design is great, love the pillows, I still use those. But the comforter isnt great quality. I would not recommend this item.