After washing the duvet cover, it comes out of the dryer not as shiny as before the first washing. The color is not a brilliant white but more an off white. The material is o.k. but not of the highest quality. In my case one of the duvet covers came with two stains which I discovered only after I had put it on the bed, washed already. It looks like a rub off from another color. I can turn the stained side down so the spotless side is up. It is o.k. for my purpose, but if you are looking for a good quality and look I cannot recommend these comforters. I don't use the pillow case that comes with the set. Non comment on those.