I love everything about this duvet cover. I read the reviews before purchasing but decided to order and see for myself. Some people complained of scratchy fabric. I do not agree. Linen is not the most soft fabric. That is its nature and what attracts me to it. Thos one however is softer then most. Lays nicely and has a slight wrinkled appearence that adds to its earthy texture. Another complaint I read was the lack of corner ties. I found this cover so remarkable that I decided to spend a half an hour sewing ties in the corners to attach my duvet and it was a few minutes well spent. This cover has a perfect thickness and durability and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves linen.The nice character adding ties at the bottom are just the most thought out detail. This item earns its five stars!!!