Bought this duvet set for the first time in 2013 to match the sheets and I could not be more pleased. This is very thick cotton that wears like iron and is smooth as silk.Very luxurious. While not the least expensive duvet cover for sale here, it is the best value. And it's so think you will frequently not need a duvet inside. This cover and the matching sheets are the only bedding I buy now. Quality like this would easy cost you 3 times as much at retail. I could not be more pleased.