The cover is ultra soft after the first washing and will hold up to repeated washing and drying with minimal shrinkage. Parents can have confidence in this product because the pad cover is made by Colgate, The Crib Mattress Specialist, a family owned and operated company with over half a century of crib mattress manufacturing experience. All Colgate crib mattresses, pads, and accessories are quality made, are non-toxic, pass all government safety standards for chemicals and flammability, and are manufactured in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.