Based on the reviews I thought I made the right choice but I realized this when the scarves arrived: the fabric is VERY thin - You can bring one of these in front of your face and see through it as if it were thin bandage. Threads protruded from the seams of most handkerchiefs. As a gentlemanly gesture, you would be embarrassed to give this handkerchief to anyone. I'm going to buy another set of handkerchiefs, all cotton.