I guess I was thinking by going with such a high thread count that the sheets would be way soft. I'm kind of disappointed that they're not really silky feeling. Also I kept reading all the rage about 100% Egyptian cotton, but I think that may be from a "breathable" stand point. Maybe going more microfiber or polyester may make them softer. I will say, however, that they are very heavy duty. I like to think of them as being high quality, but my husband refers to them as stiff, sooooo.....