Didn't know what to expect so I was very please that it actually looks like worn leather.  I fit our couch perfectly.  In fact, it tucked in so well (with minimal effort) that my husband didn't believe it was our old couch until I lifted a section to show him.  Very well designed. I will say, while it looks like leather, it doesn't feel like it all.  It has a bit of a ""rough"" texture, but very livable.  Worth the texture to revive a couch for this price.  I'm thinking of buying another for our ugly cottage couch as well.