This sheet was a gamble - I wasn't expecting anything much from it because it's not expensive, but I kid you not it feels as soft and velvety as our old 1000 thread Egyptian cotton sheets. I waited until I had washed it before reviewing it just in case the washing spoiled the feel of it but it's really amazingly soft. I will definitely be buying more of these! I'm not exaggerating when I say how great this is. It's the kind of sheet that makes you want to stay in bed all day!