This is a very warm cardigan made of 100% wool. It's hard to tell from the photos, but it's a bit thick, so it could be worn as an outer layer when going out. Dry cleaned. There are no severe pills, but it has been worn several times, so there is some slight fuzzing. It's a women's garment with shoulder pads, but they are only sewn on at the ends, so if you don't need them, you can easily remove them by cutting them with scissors. Please understand this before purchasing.