We just got back from Italy where we bought a sheet set for the "bargain" price of 350 Euros...and that was cheap!  You can imagine our shock when we saw this set for much less than half the price.  We wondered if it would be alright.  WOW- we are so pleased.   If you haven't slept on linen, this is a perfect set to try.  It gets softer the more it is washed.  Just a wonderful, rich feeling.  We don't iron the sheets- just throw them on the bed.  HIGHLY recommended