We washed them once before placing them on the bed like we always do.  I still expected them to be somewhat uncomfortable at first because they were new but no, these are so soft and so comfortable that I had to ask my wife if it was actually the new set or just an old set that I didnt remember owning.

I hate new clothes.  I have plenty of money but prefer to buy from thrift store when possible simply because theyre broken in and soft/comfortable already.  Please keep that in mind when I say its like they sold us used sheets because they cant be THAT comfortable.....but they are.

Worth every penny!