Dear Flora, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are glad to hear that the cover fits well, that you like the new color, and that replacing the old cover was easy. We are sorry, however, that the fabric did not meet your expectations and that you found it thinner and smoother compared to your previous cover. We understand that the feel and appearance of the fabric can be an important part of the overall result. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us, as feedback like this helps us better understand our customers' expectations and improve our products and product information. Thank you again for your review.