These towels are pretty to look at and feel soft and luxurious. Unfortunately, they just won't absorb water, even after many washings. So we hang them up on the towel rack for guests to see, and use the ratty old towels to dry ourselves off.

First it's not soft, it seems 5 years old cotton
second i got one with several holes on it.

I got the black towels a week ago. They are beautiful and thick. Then I washed them and they had lint everywhere so I washed them again. Ok now I have washed them 5 times and they are still shedding lint. They are'nt even usable. You use them to dry off and you have black lint stuck everywhere.

I bought this set in Grey Flannel to protect my grandchildren's car seats from harsh sunlight, mostly because the color closely matches the leather upholstery in my PT Cruiser. The towels are just big enough to tuck behind the headrests and drape over the seats, keeping buckles and seats cool until we're ready to travel. They're also handy as lap robes, a quick tablecloth or blanket at the park, protecting the car's interior from rainy-day muddy tracks, and wiping up a variety of spills. Though not as soft and thirsty as my Turkish towels, these are a good value for the (sale) price, have softened with a few washings, and are certainly performing as expected. (If you don't need the washcloths, Amazon has been selling the pair of bath towels alone for less $$.)

Bought these for my daughter as part of a wedding gift. She said they are REALLY nice towels and very thick. I will buy some now for myself!