The boa fabric is soft and warm. It's a stole, but you can put your hands through it, so it doesn't slip off, which is great! I fell in love with it and bought it, but I often wear coats... I've only used it once. I'm still on the fence, so I might suddenly delete this listing. I will fold it up small when I ship it. Please consider this before purchasing. #Boastole #Jointworks #BCstock #Gray #JournalStandard #Muffler