I bought some linen bed linen 18 - 24 months ago, and from the start, the linen was harsh and scratchy. I did contact Ada & Ina, who were v helpful, but who said to just keep washing the linen, and it would become soft. It did look lovely on the bed, but I had to wear pyjamas as the linen was so scratchy and uncomfortable to sleep in/on. I kept on washing, even when the bedding didn't need it, but in the end I had to give up, and I gave the whole set away to charity. I offered to give to a friend, who was a bit down on her luck, but even she wouldn't take them for free - "how the hell did you sleep in these?" she asked. So, I wasted over £200. Great shame.