Very smooth feeling like silk but not silk, lots more fluffy then I expected. I was worried the colors were going to be off with what I am doing to my hubby and I'd room but I LOVE IT! It's not so overpowering with the black and dark gray like I was expecting. This is an amazing set! Worth the price and shipping was fast! I bought a King set for our Queen because Queen was out of stock and it fits great on taller poster beds!