I had never hear of the Martex brand before, but I was more than happy to give a set a try. I'm so glad I did! These sheets are excellent. They feel much softer than the 225 thread-count that they are, and that's right out of the package. The feel even better once you wash them. As others have mentioned, the first thought that struck me was that these sheets reminded me of good quality hotel linens. They are very thick and should prove to be quite durable. I went over each piece of the set very carefully just for this review, and the stitching was perfect on every item in the set. The sheets breathe well, which is a great plus out here in the desert. While I have felt softer sheets, certainly not at this thread count. You won't do better than these in a 225-count weave. I would absolutely recommend these to anyone looking for a, quality sheet set at a good value.