I am selling this item as I got married on November 3, 2022. I purchased it officially from Anteriebe. It is a soft girdle, but it provides firm support. I was 7 months pregnant at the time of the wedding, but it wasn't too uncomfortable. It has been cleaned. There are no scratches or stains, but please understand that this is a personal inspection, so please refrain from purchasing if you are overly concerned about this.