Cotton 205 Thread Cound Pillow Shams (Pack of 4)

I disagree with previous reviews that the shams are too thin for top shams. I am using them for top shams and they are crisp and clean and look great on the bed. I am more than pleased with this product and the low price and free shipping is a huge plus! If you are looking for white, crisp, tailored shams then I highly recomend these.

If you are using these for show and not for comfort, they are perfect. The fabric is not great, but it will do it's job.

I was a little put off when I got these shams out of the package: the fabric felt synthetic even though the shams are 100 percent cotton, and the white color looked bluish, like watered-down milk. But after a go-around in the washing machine, I'm very pleased with them. The fabric is somewhat thin -- you'll definitely need pillowcase protectors if you don't want the pattern on your pillowcases to show through -- but it is unmistakably cotton, and I'm looking forward to feeling it become softer with time. The color is less blueish as well, and I really like the crisp, classic styling. All in all, I'd say they're an excellent value for the price.

These shams, as the other reviewers have mentioned are *thin*, so you'll need plain white pillows for underneath, and even then, if you look, you can still see any white-on-white patterning. I think they're great if you have two rows of pillows on your bed and just want a sham edge to peek out on the back ones, or if you have colored/patterned ones up front and want these as a 'backdrop'. You can not beat the price for that purpose, but if you're looking for shams for the front pillows on a bed that everyone will see, I'd probably choose others.