These were colored beautifully on a white background and when I washed them before using them I did not need to press them, as long as you catch them after the drier has stopped. The colors in the prints stay vibrant which make me very pleased with the product. Eddie Bauer sheets for sale at this great slashed price equal 100% quality, and WARMTH, you really need to be able to tolerate the heat these sheets throw off, cozy for sure. I found them to be too warm for February, but for the colder months, this will prove an excellent purchase.