These linen sheets are great! They are soft, airy, comfortable and have a lived-in look. I definitely suggest washing these sheets prior to use in order to soften them and remove excess lint (as well as the factory scent). After the first wash I did find a lot of lint “tumble weed” balls around the room that I had to vacuum for a couple weeks. After several more washes, the lint was a lot less, and eventually none at all. They wash and dry well (they actually dry faster than cotton sheets which is a plus). Also, I have 2 cats, their claws leave small puncture holes in the linen. To fix the holes, I apply circular motions with my nail and the holes disappear back into the weave, like nothing ever happened, so phew! (or you can let them be and they'll eventually shape back into the weave) another great note is the threads don’t snag, they stay in place, so considering my 2 cats, they are holding up very well. I've also noticed the sheets don't retain cat hair like my previous cotton sheets. Lastly, they keep your body temperature just right. I’ll update this review regarding longevity, if ever rip or tear with time. Hopefully not!3/8/2024 Update: sheets are still holding up! No tears or rips whatsoever from wear or cats. No more lint either! Still look new.