Shipping was very prompt, and the package well protected. I have Positive and negative things to say about this item. One thing you make sure you order the correct size, and measure your sofa, loveseat, or Recliner's to the tee, that makes a difference. Make sure you know where the Red Tag is, we found out my husband and myself, that getting the back done first and getting it right does make all the difference in the world.Make sure you get the elastic where it is supposed to go. If the back is not right, I doubt the item is going to look right. If you have wrinkles in the Cover, and it pucks up, you did something wrong. You just do not put it on, and that is it, you play with it, tuck it where it ought to be, pull, until the cover is on right.Mind you this cover is on a 85 in. Reclining Sofa, that has Nail head Trim, and you would never guess that this is on a Reclining Sofa, it looks that good, after playing with the cover until we got it right. This Cover is Washable in Cold Water and Gentle Dry make sure you do not use harsh Detergent on it. This Coveris 85% Polyester, and 15% Spandex, which helps it keep the cover in it's place. It fits our Sofa really well.It is a nice soft Material, velvety to the touch. It is soft on the skin and comfortable. We found that the elastic cord on the bottom, helps give the Cover a more uniform and even look to the Cover, we made sure it was really underneath the sofa.Cons. Wrinkle Free, Hardly the case. It came with tons of wrinkles, and also my fabric had seen better days, it came with issues in the fabric, that I am not happy about. The bottom has spots on it not happy about that. I am tired of having to buy items, just to send them back. Tired of it. Since they are on the bottom, I decided to keep this Cover, it does serve it's purpose. And does look pretty good. Looks like a Whole New Different Sofa. Not Wrinkle Free, so that should not be advertised. And my Fabric came with irregularities in the fabric. Not Happy about that.I gave the Positive and the Negative about this item. You have to play with the Cover and it does take two people to get it looking right. Also this is a very lightweight material, not one of the heavier ones. But it serves it's purpose well. I recommend this Cover, to anyone who wishes to save the life of a brand new Sofa, or anyone who has pets, knows this Cover will protect the furniture. Better the Cover get usage from the pets, then the actual Sofa, Love Seat, or Chairs. Since this purchase, I have seen better looking velvet fabric in the same price range where the velvet has a more uniform look to the material therefore you do not get hundreds of winkles in the fabric. It is ok for what it is intended for, I hardly think this is the best cover out there, and with spots on the bottom, where is quality control.