Could be softer I got these in purple. They were quite soft out of the box but after the first wash (following the washing instructions) they became much less soft and I have a hard time believing they are 400 count sheets. More like 200. I like the color and the sheets themselves are fine and fit my mattress well. It's just that I expected a softer feel. They may be 400 thread count Egyptian-Quality cotton sheets, but they don't feel like it to me