The softest cotton handkerchiefs I have found, that maintain their shape and do not require ironing for everyday use. I have bad allergies with a constantly running nose and I need the softest handkerchiefs to keep from rubbing my nose raw. This is the third box I have purchased over the years because my washer/dryer loves them and they disappear, but not because they wear out. They last forever. They are worth every cent of the cost and I highly recommend them. The only handkerchief that comes close to these are the organic cotton, but they do not have the color borders.