Great mid-level couch! I got this couch because I wanted something bigger and more comfortable for my studio apartment and this is just that. I'm 5'10" and can lie down on it completely without my feet touching the end. The fabric is definitely synthetic and more microfiber-y than corduroy but still soft. (Also for texture people the fabric doesn't give me the ick.) It came in two separate boxes and was really easy to assemble. My only con is that the back and arm pieces are not the most sturdy. You can't really sit side ways and put your weight on the arm pieces. However, this is fixable if you're willing to make the effort to put in a few screws to attach it to the base more securely.