I dont understand what what these towels are really all about? Light weight, and reusable? or what?
1137588
Yep. That's about the size of it. They do the job of terry cloth, but they're much lighter and pack down smaller while remaining strong. This is a huge benefit for backpackers or others with a need for such a thing.
1137589
These towels, like you said, are lighter, thinner, dry faster, and are made from a more durable synthetic fiber. I used mine while backpacking around a dry, hot region (middle east) and found myself often using it by putting it under my hat to cover my face neck and shoulders, it saved my skin countless times, and packs very tightly. So why not replace every towel in your house? The suede is an...awkward feel against your skin. Not bad by any means, but different, it feels as though water isn't being absorbed as quickly/in the same way as say a typical towel does. Furthermore a typical towel honestly feels more 'comfortable' for whatever reason, and i'd imagine is cheaper as well. Mine didn't have the advertised anti bacterial technology, but I'd assume that is something that wash off/ wear off after a while.
723496
I've had mine a year, and the answer is 'they don't shrink'. I'll never buy another kitchen towel. Honestly. Just this weekend I had to collect them from around the ranch as my son used them for rubbing compound on his truck, I used them for cleaning the hot tub, etc. Put them in the wash and they're good and absorbent as new.
310401
They are not absorbent. They are used to protect cloth from diaper creams or make it easier to clean poo off the cloth.
1364120
I would add,if you sew two together you have a much better towel for use. They do absorb well,not almost repel water like some of the new fancy ones. I would think the company might consider offering in two sizes .
4044
I agree with the other answers. They are thicker and a bit softer (maybe after I washed them), than regular hotel towels or some thinner, cheap towels.
2051089
Sorry I can't answer specifically, but I can say this much about it. I bought them mostly to use as covers for proofing bread, to use when I made tadig ( mid-eastern rice dish ) that you need a towel of some type to tie around the cover of the pan when you make it & to strain cooking oil to reuse, or other things that might need a fine strain. I used it for that last night & it worked perfectly. They are pre-shrunk & I needed a large size. ( perfect size ) they can still be used for drying dishes. They weren't to heavy to strain with, but are heavy enough to be sturdy & you'll get lots of use from them. I feel they were well worth purchasing. Sorry I can't answer specifically, but I can say this much about it. I bought them mostly to use as covers for proofing bread, to use when I made tadig ( mid-eastern rice dish ) that you need a towel of some type to tie around the cover of the pan when you make it & to strain cooking oil to reuse, or other things that might need a fine strain. I used it for that last night & it worked perfectly. They are pre-shrunk & I needed a large size. ( perfect size ) they can still be used for drying dishes. They weren't to heavy to strain with, but are heavy enough to be sturdy & you'll get lots of... » Read More Sorry I can't answer specifically, but I can say this much about it. I bought them mostly to use as covers for proofing bread, to use when I made tadig ( mid-eastern rice dish ) that you need a towel of some type to tie around the cover of the pan when you make it & to strain cooking oil to reuse, or other things that might need a fine strain. I used it for that last night & it worked perfectly. They are pre-shrunk & I needed a large size. ( perfect size ) they can still be used for drying dishes. They weren't to heavy to strain with, but are heavy enough to be sturdy & you'll get lots of use from them. I feel they were well worth purchasing. « Show Less
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I have no idea but the towels I received are perfectly fine for dish drying, not flimsy at all. I have washed and dried them several times with no problems. There was a small amount of lint at first but a few launderings took care of it. Thinking of ordering a few more.
1446017
yes that's exactly what I use them for. They wash very easily and you can reuse them.
1822176
I have used old kitchen towels... as long as they are not very thick... they work great!
8780
The flour sack towels are great for drying most anything you wish to. I use mine for dishes and my first lady has embroidered some and they did extra good.Mark, down here in TEXAS
1861475
They are fairly cheap thin quality with loose loops. I like them a lot for kitchen towels (and in particular because they're not too dainty to be used for whatever) but they may not be nice enough to be worth embroidering.
1928412
I am not clear how to answer this question. Flour sack towels are supposed to be thin and soft with a cotton feel to them. These feel like hard sheets. They aren't meant to dry dishes.
1271141
I have no idea... im not really planning on washing them. They were a cheap party favor that i figured the kids would use to help cook or do art projects. When they get gross... I'm going to just toss ours.
1329958
I'm not sure but I would guess it is the thread count. I know that these are very nice towels.
1238416
Yes they are. They are dish drying towels although you can use them for all sorts of other things. And they are machine washable. I wouldn't dry them bone dry--they dry quickly and tend to shrivel up if dried too much or at too-hot temps. They are, however, no trouble and great to use.
1928413
Sorry, I have no idea. They were nice towels, just too small for me and not cotton.
2220562
You have a point here! They are thinner and do not have the terry cloth texture of a washcloth that makes it hard to wipe up food and easily rinse it out for subsequent use. These rinse pretty well and dry quickly which make them ready for re-use faster.