Color samples had not been posted when I purchased this set, so I had no idea what shade to expect when I placed my order. I ordered the color cypress in the queen size. I expected a shade of green. Upon arrival, the color could best be described as a sage with HEAVY gray tones. In low light the color appears to be a dingy gray color--not pretty or impressive.
While the sheets are thick and will most likely last for years, they are not as soft as I expected. They are in the okay range for softness, but not the WOW!!! range of softness. I have purchased the Pinzon 150 gram flannel sheets in the past and the 150s were softer, but not as thick as this set. Another comparison would be the fabric in a chamois shirt. These sheets are not as soft or thick as the fabric in a high quality chamois shirt. But, they are thicker than a regular flannel shirt. The softness may be a function of the quality of the cotton used to make them.
This set did not produce a huge amount of dryer lint when washed/dried. I wash my sheets separately and do not crowd my loads to reduce fabric friction. I never wash my flannels in heavy detergent. Instead I use a sensitive skin bubble bath (one cap full) or conditioning shampoo. I also don't use a fabric softener in the dryer. In offering softness comparisons I am referring to sheets that have been laundered in this way.
At a price point of $34.99 on these sheets, I won't be buying a second set. While there is nothing "wrong" with them--they are flannel and they will cover a mattress, they are not the SOFT luxury flannel I had envisioned.
Update 10-13-2007: I have purchased "Pinzon 200 Gram Supima Velvet Flannel Queen Sheet Set" in two colors-Poinsettia and Saffron. I will add them to this review as a comparison after they arrive.
Update 10-25-2007: The Velvet flannel sheets arrived and they are WONDERFUL--MUCH nicer than this set--MUCH softer!
I gifted one set of the 200 gram Velvet flannel sheets to a newlywed couple who have an 18" mattress. They asked if the sheets would fit on their deep mattress. I had to go back to my computer to check, but I also grabbed my tape measure to measure my own set after they were washed.
I also wanted to compare the fitted sheet depth on the 200 gram velvet flannel set to this 200 gram set. The 200 gram cypress set had a depth on the corner fitted sheet seam from the top of the seam to the bottom of the elastic of 14". The velvet flannel set had a depth of 14.5".
The product description for this set does not state the mattress depth this set will accomodate, but the product description on the velvet flannel sheet set says it will accomodate an 18" mattress. It seems like the corner seam would be at least 18" to accomodate an 18" mattress. I am waiting for the new bride to get back to me on whether or not the sheets fit their bed.
I also discovered a hole in the cypress sheets when I was measuring the seam. I had laundered them, but had not put them to use yet or I would have caught this sooner. The 3/4" hole was directly beside the seam--the fabric most likely got caught in the serger knife when it was being sewn.
As for the color on the 200 gram velvet sheets, the Poinsettia color is NOT the color of a Poinsettia that I have ever laid eyes on. It is instead a soft brick color-a more versatile year round color. The Saffron is a doe skin shade.
With the current price difference, this set is a better buy than the velvet flannel sheets. However, the velvet flannel sheets are MUCH nicer. You won't be disappointed if you wait for a sale on the velvet flannel sheets.
Update: I have discovered that Amazon prices are not always the best deal. Be sure to check the new and used section from other sellers to find the lowest price after you access the product page of the item you are wanting to buy.
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Quality:
I do want to make it clear that this is one GREAT SHEET SET as I rec'd. my Vanilla set prior to receiving the Cypress and Twilight.
These are Royal Heritage sheets. The label is included on the sheets.
Problem:
Colors!!!
The only problems are the colors shown vs. colors in reality.
Thus, my 4 star review. Actually, that review is due to Amazon's photos and not the sheet manufacturer.
Why?
Another site, which sells the exact same product for a greater price, shows the colors accurately. (I researched the terms, "Royal Heritage," and found other sites selling this product.)
And, yes, my video card works just fine and reflects the colors at Amazon and other sites very accurately. The other site selling these sheets does reflect the real colors.
I haven't figured out how to contact the webmaster re: inaccurate colors in photos for these great sheets.
The TWILIGHT color as shown is not accurate!
I have not unpackaged this set as I am probably going to send them back.
The Twilight is a DARK SOFT BLUE.
Those of you seeking this color, purchase this set!
The Cypress color is a deep, dull green, darker than the photo shows.
As a gift:
At the price, though, I might keep them as a gift for someone.
Geesh, wouldn't you like to receive a set of flannel sheets worth approx. $130??
Washing:
Vanilla set and Cypress:
The Cypress color does not bleed during washing. I just finished washing that set.
Vanilla didn't bleed which is logical.
I rinse new sheets at least 3x.
Drying and pilling:
Only a few, loose type "pills" showed up. I wonder if they were even pills because they were so loose and so few.
I do doubt that these sheets will increase in "pills."
Dryer lint with cotton, flannel, etc.:
All flannel, and even cotton sheets, and cotton towels, will leave some lint.
Flannel sheets will leave lint for many, many washings, which is typical! Not to worry!
Quality and description as to use:
They are thick, warm, but breathable sheets.
They are soft on which to sleep.
I've bought flannel sheets that were actually scratchy and thin!
Royal Heritage and Pinzon sold at Amazon are the best!
I ordered a Pike set which had great reviews but they are out of the set in king size.
IMO: This is a THICK flannel of the best quality.
Price:
See above but buy them before they are gone!
You will have a great sheet set among the highest quality flannels on the market for a low price.
Just be careful of the colors.
BAM also reviewed these sheets.
I have a set of the Pinzon Velvet, also.
The Velvet is thinner and absolutely will not pill. They are like a thicker, soft sheet.
I love them as a sheet but they lack the thickness and that "comfort feel" that flannel can give.
They are a "fine" flannel.
BAM and I agree on the use of fabric softeners:
I, also, never use fabric softener.
It makes the sheets slippery and slimy in my opinion, and softeners will make any pet hairs and other things cling.
Many do not know that when you add a fabric softener dryer toss-in sheet or liquid it will make your hair "flatter" as it is conditioning your hair!
Adding such softeners to towels make them LESS absorbent when used.
It wraps around the threads of sheets, towels and other items.
Softeners grab pet hairs and other things and holds on to them.
Often textiles treated with softeners will redeposit such nasty things back on to you when you use a towel, sleep on a sheet, etc.
Softeners will also coat a part of your dryer's thermostat if you have the type of thermostat that measures moisture. Over drying can occur.
Research the use of fabric softeners. Read the directions for use of softeners in the manual for your dryer.
One site explains that the following is a myth but they do explain that there are other warnings about the use of softeners:
"Fabric-softener sheets can burn out the heating unit of your clothes dryer and...."
Those pet hairs and other "nasties" will rub ON you and never seem to leave a towel, sheet, or whatever.
Bathing and using such a towel does NOT leave me with the feeling of being both dry and clean!
One defeats the function of towels by adding fabric softeners and defeats the breathability of sheets and other textiles where it matters.
Suggestions for softeners for flannels, etc.:
If someone knows how to soften a textile for personal use that doesn't cause these problems, please share. We want to enjoy our flannel sheets
and to keep them soft and breathable.
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