I purchased this comforter and just like any other new item, I washed it. I followed the exact instructions and when I was done I noticed all of the filling had gathered in one or two places. No matter what I did, I could not get the filling to even out. Now after having it for just 3 months, there is a hole in it and all of the filling has come out. I am thoroughly disappointed. I have spent much less on comforters that have lasted much longer. This was terrible and I will never shop here again.