This was my second time buying from this shop and so glad I did. I love layering the thin linen coverlet (not double or padded- just single sheet) with a wool blanket or just another sheet in the summer/fall. Truethingslinen was also make matching pillow cases upon request. It says to wash delicate but I washed/dried mine on regular due to other things that need drying and it was fine. However you should probably follow directions if you want to maintain the darker color but I always do the same with my burnt orange coverlet and it has softened it up over the years without issues.