A bit smelly out of the bag, but a few washings have minimized the smell. Not as soft as other organic cotton sheets I own, but hopefully they will soften with time.

Please note that the heathered design is not woven but is a print, so only one side has the color and look shown in the photos. The other side is lighter and blank. I've never used a printed sheet before, but it looks nice when the bed is laid properly. 

Looks lovely with the Botanical Garden Duvet Set in our guest room.