I am very happy with the quality of this item; so much so, that I ordered a second one to make matching valances. The The color of the item has a bit more of a grayish hue to it than shown in the picture; but it is still lavender. The fabric for the skirting is a good thickness, and has a lot of body, to keep the crispness of the skirting and pleats. It was easy to iron out the shipping wrinkles (w/a steam iron). The white fabric that stretches across under the mattress to hold the skirt in place is a good quality also; it is not so paper thin that it will tear easily, or sag, like some others.