I bought these hand howels for a lavender themed bridal shower. They are soft and absorbent, but they both had snags by the end of the shower. Not that many people even used that bathroom, so they were sufficient for what I needed but I wouldn't buy them againI bought these about a year ago in cream. They are super soft and very absorbent. The fabric is so soft - it's almost wiggly, like velvet. To make any towel absorbent (before first use), wash and dry three times on the hottest temperatures your machines will go. These are so much a favorite that I came back to ThinkBamboo and bought a bundle of washcloths and now I'm back to get more hand towels, washcloths and bath towels in coordinating colors.runs and loose threads in these from day one, and only got worse with washing and use. Have only had them a month and already look just terrible. so disappointing! back to cotton for me.I like these towels and others made of bamboo bcause they are much thinner than terrycloth but plenty absorbent. They take less storage room and slide from towel racks more easily.We have had bamboo towels for a few years now, and have really liked them. We recently bought these and they are terrible. They are much smaller, very thin and light weight, and don't seem to be very absorbant. I wish I could remember where we ordered our other bamboo towels. They were and still are nice.Use these as hand towels in the bathroom. They aren't kidding, calling these "ultra absorbent." After washing your hands, I've never seen a towel that dries your hands so well. They feel like good quality towels and they look great.Beautiful and great quality hand towels!! Love the fact that bamboo is used in this product. Bamboo fibers make products soft and durable. Fast delivery!I was not familiar with bamboo towels until recently......but after using washcloths and handtowels, I'm convinced they are super soft and ultra absorbent.