The material is smooth, very comfortable to the touch and shiny. The Red will glow much more than in the photo. The shoulder area is very well worked, so that the jacket keeps almost without tying. The collar is not too high, very soft and can be folded up or down as desired anyway. Sorry, no machine wash possible! How durable is the coat to be seen. The seams are meticulously crafted. The material has a pleasant smell, not by "chemistry" as it very often is the case with Carnival products. The price can not be beat for the quality. Very well suited for women !!!