I just needed a few pillowcases for a few extra pillows that sit on guest beds and other extra bed pillows so I went cheap. I didn't need anything soft, of which these pillowcases are not soft. My major problem with them is that they are thin. I ordered them in beige and they are practically see through. I can see branding words on the sides of my pillows. Also, I think either they were small to begin with or they shrunk in the washer/dryer after the initial wash because they barely fit a standard size pillow. If your pillow is extra fluffy, it may be a struggle to get these pillowcases on your pillows.