Great towel. Although it feels a little rough on the skin, it softens up a bit after a couple of washings. It has great absorbancy and yet dries quickly when hung up. It also holds up very well to machine washing and leaves little or no fibers in the lint trap after the first washing, which is a good indication. It's size makes it great for taking to the pool or the beach even if you have a lot of area to dry off. Definitely a towel worth the money.