I ordered this cardigan in Black Walnut. Love Love this cardigan. So far, I have only warn this a couple times to the office. Love it over a turtleneck. Its warm but not too hot. I have not washed it yet but I will be hand washing it for sure. As for piling, i have not noticed any yet. I want to get at least one more for the winter. This does fit bigger but that makes it comfortable.