For those that need a good pad, NO WASH but for the LINER PAD, the PROTECTION PAD IS IT. Using the patented center cut to let the pad move with the horse was my first task. Then coming up with a thin Liner that incorporates 1" thick Cool Polyester fleece glued and sewn to a 1/8" firm felt was the 2nd task. All this is put under a 1/2" black Polyester Felt top pad with oil tanned wearleather and center reinforcement strip. This is a durable felt that still has some squish. TWO Pads in ONE. Simple & clean, It compresses by 50% with the lowest pressure of any "PAD" on the Market. TRUE PADDING!