We camp all summer long and I was struggling with towels that are always damp- these take up no space and dry super fast. Was worried that they wouldn’t absorb water when drying off but you wouldn’t know the difference. Started with 2 and I’m buying a bunch more for home! As an interior designer I’m always looking for items that appeal to the senses as well and these are beautiful!! They do shed a little in the beginning but that goes away. That didn’t bother me at all, just wanted to put that out there for people who aren’t familiar with natural linens.