I purchased this at the Vivienne Westwood store in Nagoya Takashimaya over 10 years ago. This is a snood, not a muffler. It stays in place around the neck, so it was very useful when riding a bicycle. I liked it, so it shows signs of wear. I think it had a somewhat fuzzy texture from when I bought it, but please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about this. This item is not washable, but I hand-washed it at home before listing it. I apologize. Please feel free to comment if you have any questions.