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.
1507316
Yes! They are very soft. I've washed them at least a dozen times and they still feel the same as the first time she used them, and they haven't faded.
32846
No, but they are wonderful. Especially after they have been washed. The back side is not rough or harsh but not as soft as top side.The bottom sheet is soft.
508704
Yes, they are very, very washed. They used to be good, but they are garbage now. Not to mention, the customer service is deplorable.
1570015
Have not washed mine yet but this is what I am going to do. I am going to treat them like they were a gentle item I wash, I am going to spray them with fantasic because fantastic takes off everything it is amazing.. I am then going to put them into a pillow case tie it shut and wash them on gentle cycle.. I then am going to air dry them... Or in summer I will lay them out on my patio table to dry in the sun .. God Bless
349327
No. They are comfortable but they are vinyl. I wouldn't consider them soft.
447343
They are 100% cotton and will soften when you wash them. I bought them for use with my great-grandmother's china and I love their performance. Hope this will help you?
1581295
they are definitely hard to put on and take off until they wear in a bit - i struggled to get them off - and heated them with a hairdryer the next time and they were a bit easier - i can't say if it was because we had already had them off once or not. But i did heat them with the dryer (on low and not very close) and they did soften up a bit - be careful - the leg will do the same if you get too close! i am sure it is not something they suggest - so i can't say enough to be careful
1863739
Not really sure what the thread count is, but I can relate to what you are saying. I can tell you that they aren't as rough as some I have previously purchased.
1197121
Not at all. I don't exactly have anything that would scratch them much. They do get quite dirty but once I wash them, they look like brand new again.
1181363
Hmm I was wondering why they were so different they are still pretty soft but i would recommend the older ones but these are great for the price :)
83312
I haven't washed them, but I wouldn't hesitate to throw them in the wash. They are very durable and stiff.
1483820
Compared to all cotton, the are not soft. They're really rough if line dried.
1374704
I haven't needed to wash them yet. I'll need to check the label, but can't at the moment. I'm thinking it may be gentle wash and low temp for dryer.
1619040
I think mine arrived in similar packaging, if I recall correctly. But they were not damaged. I just washed them and put them to use.
78846
These are somewhere in between. They aren't bumpy, although I've only washed them twice so far, but they aren't super smooth like others I've had. They produced a ton of lint in the dryer and make little pills on my socks if I wear any to bed. These are fuzzy and cozy, but not bumpy or super smooth.
1936210
I've had some of mine for 3+ years. They're not rough and scratchy but they are a little pilly. I actually don't mind, I feel like it gives me more "grab".