I am a ripper. It is usually cut at the store, but when I get it home, first thing I do is rip both ends, snip the corners to cut down on the fraying, and throw it in the washing machine. I know I lose some, but I have always done it that way and I am not getting any younger, so I will probably continue that way. My sister is on the other side of the fence. She prefers to have it cut, and she does not wash the fabric before using.