I replaced our old comfortor with this duvet and will never go back to using a comforter again. It is so soft, light and comfortable. It compacts to easily go in the washing machine. We did buy a cover for it because white would get dirty with the dog and cats walking on it. The only issue we have is that we bought the full/queen but it doesn't lay over the sides for my taste. King would have worked better for our temper pedic mattress. Still love it though!