They have a subtle but interesting design to add flair. Apparently, people who complain of wrinkles forming when they come out of the dryer have never used cotton before. Fold! But who cares when it's in your pocket. My only concern is that they come with too much waste. They are in a box with a plastic liner (I think for retail sale), then in each handkerchief there are 2 pieces of plastic tie and a paper liner.