I was a bit sceptical about purchasing these sheets, with some of the negative reviews about them being "rough" or "extremely wrinkled" when washed. I also was concerned about the thread count. When I recieved the sheets, they were a beautiful paisley color, ( I purchased the gold ) sharp clean, clear prints. Being an artist, I am bored with solid colored sheets, so I love these. They feel substancial and not flimsy. They washed up very nice, and I took them right out of the dryer. Yes, there are some minimal wrinkles, but hey, they are cotton !. If you feel the need to "iron:" your sheets, then 100% cotton products are not for you. Maybe those that complained had hard water, or over dried the sheets ?. I found they are crisp and cool feeling. Perfect for summer nights. I would recommend the purchase of these sheets.