I'm so glad we got this DKNY comforter for my son. It is soft and comfy. My son's room gets hot in the summer and the comforter kept him comfortable all night. The comforter is a nice weight. And it's well made. The strips add a little touch of elegance to the comforter. I'm not sure how well it washed. We have a pretty large washer and it doesn't have the agitator in the center. I thought it wouldn't be an issue washing it, but it took all of the room in the washer. It looked nice and clean after we washed it and dried it.