This set isn't just a pretty picture.  It does look beautiful on our bed, but both my husband and I love how soft it is.  We put it on pre-wash and just gave it a first wash in cold water and medium dry.  There was some shrinkage vertically.  The sheets still tuck in, however, not as generously as I'd like.  The horizontal width doesn't show any shrinking I can see.  I am very happy I ordered these sheets.