I have used chamoises as a kid and still recommend the Speedo company for their chamois.  I am a Diving coach and bought some for my divers and they love them.  Water is absorbed instantly and it's very durable; we use them to help us stretch before practice.

This towel is amazing! Really takes all the water off of you quickly!

These things are great, I throw one at the edge of the pool and grab it as I get out. One quick twist to ring it out and I'm drying myself off.                                                                                                                    Pros: Quick and easy to use; Doesn't take up a lot of room in my bag like a towel.                                                                                                    Cons: None, works as advertised

Great for meets.  No need to bring extra towels to dry off between events.  This little item truly sucks up the water, even from your suit.

Somehow I assumed "chamois" meant "soft"... this is hard and rigid, and "freezes" in whatever position it dries.   The only positive thing about this item was how hard my triathalon training partner laughed watching me attempt to dry off with this.

I use the chamois during and after swimming.  It does exactly what it says it will do.  By using the chamois, my towel stays dry for the shower.