I find sheets are not made like they use to be...I have to replace my sheets often and I do buy expensive sheets and have tried many brands. My husband loved the feel of one of the sheets we had and asked if I could use it for the backing. I cut the sheet into 10 inch blocks and mixed with another one. So far so good, but I also do not wash it as often as I do regular bed sheets. I may do it agian but only for us...not for my friends and family. I wan them to last and I just don't trust the sheets they have for sale this days.