I bought these sheets in July or August 2014 to go in our condo.  I obviously thought the higher thread count the softer the sheet.
Wrong!  These sheets are heavy enough to use as a mast on a ship.  They are cumbersome and heavyweight.  Also, after just a couple of washings the bottom sheet will not easily go over the mattress.  I must wrestle with it.  I waited  to write my review hoping these would at least soften after numerous washings, but no luck.