Many (40+) years ago, I was given a pair of pillows made my from great-grandmother's feather comforter. Those pillows have stood up well for all those years. Recently, however, I acquired 2 puppies. When my back was turned (NOTE: NEVER turn your back on a pair of puppies!) they completely shredded one of my pillows. The loss was devastating as, not only was it an heirloom, but it was a wonderfully comfortable pillow! Because I live in the official Middle-of-Nowhere, I couldn't find a replacement in our local stores. I didn't really want to order this pillow sight unseen, but I didn't have much choice. So...The 2-pack of pillows arrived in two days, and were packaged very cleverly in vacuum-sealed plastic so they would fit in a reasonable-sized box. Once open, they fluffed immediately and completely. There were no clumps and no quills poking out. There was also no smell, as some purchasers have complained. The fabric and seams are more heavy-duty than I expected, and they look like they will hold up well. They are not the firmest pillows but, if you want serious firmness, I don't recommend a feather pillow anyway. The one I slept on last night was deliciously comfortable and moldable to any shape I wanted. Of course, I have only used them one night and, if my opinion changes, I will update this review. As of today, though, I LOVE this pillow!