I was looking for inexpensive plain white handkerchiefs with a masculine look -- not too frilly or fancy. I found less expensive ones from another vendor on Amazon but the reviews said they fell apart after a couple washings. So I got these and I am completely happy with them. They've held up to over a year of daily use and weekly washing with no signs of wear or any other problems. There is a simple straight-line design sewn in near the edges but other than that they are just flat white cloth -- exactly what I wanted.

Update: I see other reviewers saying these shrink. I just measured one I had never used at 16 inches square, while one that has been washed a few times is closer to 14 1/2 inches. So yes they do shrink, though I had not noticed it. They're 100% cotton. Cotton shrinks. I'm still happy with my purchase; in fact I bought a second package.