After reading the other reviews I decided to purchase these sheets for the bed my grandson sleeps in when he is at our home. I was so excited when they arrived, but when I opened them I was shocked. The other reviews say these sheets were soft, but the ones I received were stiff and harsh. I thought this would change after laundering them but no luck. I have put them through the washer several times and added fabric softener each time but they still are rough and stiff. I am disappointed! About the only thing positive I can say is that the dinosaur pattern is darling and the colors stay bright through many washings. I would not recommend these sheets to anyone looking for comfortable, soft sheets!