If you've ever handled goose down ( the light, fluffy stuff) and imagine running you hand over a pile of it, that's something of what minkie feels like to the touch. It's unbelievablely soft.
The "slippery-ness" is because it is so soft and has a texture, giving it a "nap".
Now...not to be a "wet blanket" or pour water on enthusiasm...being that minkie is polyester (please correct me if I'm wrong), even though it feels so good to touch, is it really fire-retardant enough to use on a quilt or clothing for children? Polyester melts...and basically turns to napalm.
I love the stuff on the bolt, but I hesitate to use it. For baby quilts (especially), I stick with 100% cotton flannel.
Of course, there are some who would call me obsessive-compulsive about this...but, then, I saw a grass fire surround my home when I was a child...and had a childhood friend die because she was playing with matches. I was 4 and she was 6.
I even have a love-hate relationship with the fireplace in our family room.
take good care. madolyn