the merrimeko that i bought at crate and barrel were cut offs from their draperies and upholstery and probably never meant to be washed. however, it should never have rubbed off. i haven't seen it in 1000 years so but i know their quality has changed. i do have one piece that i bought in college. it's a one-yard piece (it was all i could afford). i keep it for remembrance. it's faded on every fold line. it's slipcover weight. i thought i would make a pillow or a vest. i could never cut it. see? i should have.