I'm a fussy person who will not be throwing myself into this stunning chair cover, having pets climb all over it, or having young children pull it off. As another reviewer says, its backing IS plastic-y. That's the reason I wanted it! For me the slippery quality is pretty noticeable because the chair I have it covering is faux leather. I have seen in my regional department stores ugly protectors that sell for more money. This is beautiful, and I'm happy I bought it. I may buy the larger one for a sofa. The only problem is that a little crazy-quilt-color goes a long way, and I'm not sure if a couch-size wouldn't overwhelm a room. On the other hand, if a couch-cover was your only source of color-distraction, definitely go for it!