I purchased this last year. It's unused, but when I bought it, the backing was thick, so I opened it and removed it to carry it home. There are creases from being folded. It has a zipper and is the type where you insert the futon from the side. It has a floral pattern in subdued purple and blue, with white space at the top. The back is a solid beige color. The shipping cost is low until today, so this is the price. When shipping, I will fold and compress it to fit in a post box. Please be aware that this will cause further wrinkles.