These sheets are silky soft and feel really slick, hard to believe they're 100% cotton which often feels crispy right out of the package. The check pattern gives them a neat sheen, and the size is very generous--the fitted sheet easily accomodated my fluffy pillow-top mattress. I have these in Dune, which is a really pretty sandy beige color and complements the green and brown color palette in my bedroom. I have yet to wash these sheets, but I imagine they'll just get even softer with time, which I look forward to. Pinzon bedding never dissappoints, and the Lucia Checks sheet set is no exception!