Warm and visibly appealing but does not wash well: The sheets are very warm and the fitted sheet has deep corners to pull easily over a thick mattress. I was looking for a flannel set that I could use on my king bed during the holidays but still get by with being out of season as well. These do just that. Without any other Christmas decor, these sheets give a comfortable feel to my bedroom. The color did fade somewhat after the first two washes and frayed in some areas. This was expected considering the thread count. Overall pleased with the purchase, but better durability would be nice.