I bought a short sleeved night gown. When I first tried it on I thought it felt stiff, but I've had it for a couple weeks now. The more I wear it the softer it feel. It's like the fibers need to be broken in a little. Make sure you wash it appropriately. It's not the kind of thing you should just throw in the wash with the rest of your laundry and it shouldn't be washed with regular laundry detergent. I bought a detergent made for silk and other delicate natural fibers. You can sink eask or gentle cycle. Hang dry, but not in the sun. Don't worry if it looks wrinkled out of the wash. After hanging and wearing it really relaxes.