For $255 I thought I was buying something quality that would last a long time. Unfortunately the Mille Righe fabric is a type of fabric where tiny threads are pulled out of it very easily. Within days I could see loops of thin thread being pulled out all over the cover--these are the threads that make up the fabric itself so it's not like you can cut them off (it would make a hole). Yes I have 2 kids and one dog, hence why I ordered a cover for my couch in the first place. The return policy says it must be in unused condition so, I guess I'm stuck with a cover with strings hanging out all over the place. I can't be the first person to complain about this fabric. They shouldn't sell this option, or it should have a disclaimer about the threads pulling out. The cover was otherwise nice and well made; it's such a shame they even have this fabric as an option.