Tired of going through disposable tissues for what is really just a light but consistent runny nose, I thought it might be nice to get some washable handkerchiefs. I looked at several, including some that had beautiful embroidery on them. But when reading the reviews for those, I realized I hadn't taken into account how that embroidery would feel on your skin as you're blowing your nose or wiping your face!These are very nice because they still look feminine and have a beautiful design around the edges, but don't have any embroidery on them that will cause friction on your face. They are good all day for a slight runny nose or are prone to sneezing, but as with any fabric handkerchief, you can expect to go through several a day if you have a cold.Ironically, the first day I got these I got an unexpected bloody nose! I used the hankie that was right next to me and figured I had ruined it. But I tossed it in the washing machine and I couldn't believe it came out like brand new, even without pre-treating it! I was very impressed with how they washed up.Note that these are kind of thin, but I like them like that. I don't want them to take up a bunch of room in my pocket or purse.