I followed the washing instructions to the letter. First time I washed them, they shrunk a little. Second time I washed them, they shrunk a lot. To the point that both the fitted and flat barely covered my bed. Who knows what will happen when they get washed a third time. I am buying a new set from a more reliable company (think Maine). Too bad - this was acool, crisp, pleasant sheet set. 

Cons: Shrunk to the point that they are no longer usable.