Arrived vacuum packed in a cardboard box and was skeptical at first, thinking it was too thin to keep me warm at all when I took it out of the plastic. I decided to give it a wash and boom, it had fluffed up to the thickness like the photo. Thanks to the reviews on this comforter, I was able to find a comfy replacement to the down that was shedding its feathers everywhere that made me cough every morning. It keeps me warm but not sweaty, surprisingly breathable for cold Canadian winters. I am very happy with this.