Attention: My husband uses them as real handkerchiefs, not as decorative handkerchiefs. Linen is antibacterial, so it's a good choice for a reusable handkerchief. I'm fed up with the newer (poor) quality of cotton handkerchiefs that tend to shrink unevenly with washing. Although slightly smaller than traditional cotton handkerchiefs, they are still a good size. They have been washed and dried well. If you use them for decorative purposes, they need to be ironed. However, if you just put them in