These pillows are made with full grain cowhide upholstery leather and a stain resistant plaid fabric. both sides are exactly the same - half leather, half plaid fabric. Invisible zippers are used as closures. You can order with or without an insert. If you choose to order with an insert, you can select either a polyester cluster fill insert or a 10/90 Down/Feather insert. Both are of the highest quality in their respective categories. Turnaround time on pillows is approximately 2-3 weeks.