These sheets have a silky feel and a bit of a satin sheen to them. They feel good against my skin and are cool to the touch. They actually give me a luxurious feeling. One thing you may want to remember, though is to take them out of the dryer as soon as the cycle finishes because if you leave them in for any amount of time, they can get very wrinkled. Still, they are some of the nicest sheets I have ever bought. When you view my photos, you will see that my pup loves them too!