Do they get softer with washing? New (before washing) they seem very rough and I'm thinking of sending them back.
204159
While much better after washing, they do have a "crisp" feel when you handle them after washing, rather than a "soft" feel, but honestly, when you put them on the bed, and sleep on them, they feel like old fashioned crisply ironed sheets, and it is a very pleasant feeling, smooth, and fresh. I wasn't sure about them myself at first, but now I love that feeling of sliding between those sheets that feel as though someone has ironed them smooth and crisp. And the ones I bought wear well, washing after washing, enough so that I ordered a second set. I love them.
204160
I would say they've gotten a bit softer, but haven't changed dramatically. I LOVE these sheets though!! Give them a chance, unless you really want a dramatically different feel. You may have to go w/ synthetic fabrics to get it though.
156597
I put them in the washer with towels on a sanitary (extra hot and long) cycle. In the dryer, no fabric softener.
637983
I haven't had these very long but have washed them a few time. They have not pilled or had much lint. Hope that helps.
686409
I've washed ours several times in the machine (and dryer). It's getting softer actually - very pleasant. No problems at all with washing/drying.
1184404
Yeah I have washed them with a mild shampoo and it was fine. Hope this helped
2254507
No they do not become rough. They are thin, soft when wet. About the size of standard washcloth.
144733
I would return them. Cotton sateen should be soft and silky!! Mine are softer now than they were when I washed them for the first time.
381917
No, I have washed them 3 times and they are still soft as when we got them.
446776
They are not gritty. Nor are they smooth! They have raised letters, but I had to feel them after reading the question to know for sure. They feel more on the smooth side. Definitely not gritty!
1490197
No they are always smooth and soft. After a few washings, mine have ripped. I found other micofiber sheets that seem better. I think that is what these sheets are, though not advertised as such. The shipping charges cost more than the sheets!
1563134
They seem fairly smooth to me. Perhaps a little sanding here and there, but otherwise I could not catagorize them as "rough finished". Hope that helps :)
144732
It usually takes several washes for them to become real soft. I washed mine in warm water 3 times before putting them on my bed. We've washed them about 5 times total now and ours are super soft.
1664532
I have not washed them yet I just bought them and just started to use them - sorry.
1768711
I just wash them on the normal cycle with my dark cloths. I also put them in the dryer. I don't use fabric softener so I can't help ya there.
510702
On mine, they were stiffer than the fabric, but really not as hard as the ones that are heat sealed on (like a decal). . . When the paint is dry, after you stencil or screen the design on, you need to "heat set" the paint. Which makes it washable. . . after a couple washings, it becomes softer.
1914297
never had this experience. I've laundered them a few times, and I have an upright high efficiency machine, which tends to be rougher on everything, but I haven't noticed any issues with these towels.
83312
I haven't washed them, but I wouldn't hesitate to throw them in the wash. They are very durable and stiff.