My taste is for natural fibers, preferably in something made no later than 1970. But this modern piece does have an impressive design pedigree--Givenchy via Neiman Marcus-- and some people are into synthetics, which I'm fairly sure this is. It's pretty and covers as much as you may want covered. The fabric is a smooth, soft, patterned charmuese. It measures 56" down the back. Roomy enough for comfort, not too much for convenience.