I got the sheets about a week ago they are rough but not too rough when you first take them out the packaging. Once they're washed they're pretty soft. I like my sheets to have a fresh feeling if that makes sense & these do the job. I ordered the Artic White & I mist say they are super white which I love because others sheets tend to have a yellowish color but these don't. They fit my mattress very well & they don't tend to come off.