These are very nice sheets with a good amount of body but not so much that they are stiff, by any means. I looked all over for nice sheets like I have currently and that I've used for years, but I was shocked at the lack of sheets with any kind of "look" to them that caught my eye...they are all so boring...nothing special looking about them. Then I found these, with the subtle pattern. Finally! Sheets that not only feel great (and I believe will wear well thru washings), but LOOK great, as well !!