I was super hopeful for this set of pillowcases as I love to purchase eco friendly and sustainable goods whenever I can.  I loved that the packaging was fully recyclable and the included thank you note was an excellent touch but the pillowcases themselves were stiff and rough.  I washed them a couple of times and air dried them.  When that didn’t soften them well I washed and dried in the dryer.  That did help considerably. Overall not my favorite pillowcases and I probably wouldn’t get them again.