I've never bought handkerchiefs with such shitty edges. All shawls were not sewn to the hem on all sides and/or had open threads of the raw material. They absorb and work when used. If I were conceited I wouldn't use them in public, but I'm not inclined to do so. When it comes to buying a product, I believe it should be the highest quality product a company can make. Over time I trimmed the threads and such to make them presentable. Although they please the nose.