This is my first time purchasing and using a linen sheet set for my queen bed. Living in Florida, I was searching for something that is breathable and isn't too hot. In the reviews, someone described linen sheets as being soft, with a tooth. That is a fairly good description. So far I like these linen sheets. Since I wash my sheets every weekend, I will see what happens over time... will they get even softer like regular cotton sheets and will they hold up to everyday use (I don't really rotate with other sheet sets, I use them until I wear them out).  It's been one week of use and my husband and I are happy with these linen sheets.