When buying online you just can't touch the material so it is still tough for me to do this. This comforter is changing my mind, though. I wanted something for my daugther that she would like but that would hold up to the pets in our house - Saint Bernards who think they belong on the bed. My daugther has had the comforter since August and it fits her style and her room decor. It has held up to washing, jumping dogs snuggling on it, and is very warm, too. A nice choice for anyone!