These are very soft like cases. They feel really smooth. But after washing, they became very wrinkled to the point of maybe needing to be ironed depending on how perfect you prefer them to be. I put them on my pillows anyway hoping the wrinkles would come out after a few days. I even tried the wrinkle release cycle on my dryer to no avail. The wrinkles do seem to be settling after a few days on the pillow. Other than the wrinkles, I really like these pillow cases for their softness and the way they feel on my skin.