GILDEN TREE Waffle Bath Sheet Large Bath Towels Quick Dry Thin Body Towels, 40x80 Oversized Bath Towels for Adults, Classic Style (Pewter)

I ordered this to replace the same towel I ordered over 4 years ago. I hang my towel on a hook, and eventually the hook started to fray the towel. I'd still be using my old towel if I would've hung it on a rod instead of a hook. The color stayed true, and the towel softened after a dozen or so washings. If you like thick, fluffy towels, then this isn't for you. It's fairly thin and more course than a usual towel. It feels thicker than it actually is because of the waffle pattern. It absorbs water well. It also dries quickly which means it never got the foul smell than many bath towels eventually get (like all towels, don't use fabric softeners or dryer sheets). I'll buy it again in 4+ years when this one wears out from being hung on a hook.

A perfect towel for vacation. It softens up and shrinks ever so slightly after washing, as posted in details. Very lightweight. Takes up little room in suitcase. Surprisingly absorbent! Huge! My new vacation towel. Very happy with this purchase.

Dry time - very quick. Unfold, lay it out, give it an hour, maybe flip it. If it is saturated, completely unfold it. Only air dried so far. Volume - fits in my gym bag with room for: 1 pair of sneakers, a 2L toiletry bag, and a change of clothes. Basically, it is not fluffy and will not take up all the space in your gym bag. Surface Area - Length: covers me from head to toe (5’ 7”). Width: armpit to knee when I wrap myself in it. Color - purchased gray. same color irl as in picture. Feel/touch - pleasant [feels rough on sensitive (sunburned) skin] but otherwise it has my approval. Stitching - 95% perfect right angles and boarders, some loose string along seams Durability - Waffle pattern appears to naturally be at risk of snags - avoid brushing the towel against rough surfaces. No lint Love it - worth the money.

I am officially converted. I fell in love with these cotton waffle bath towels and can never go back to fluffy towels again. I’ve actually been using this style of towel for about 12 years, and these are exactly why I stick with them. They’re thin and lightweight but still very absorbent, and they dry incredibly fast. No more heavy towels staying damp forever or developing that musty smell. They feel clean, breathable, and spa-like every time I use them. They also take up much less space in the washer and linen closet, which is a huge bonus. If you like towels that dry quickly, feel light, and actually do their job, these are a great choice. Highly recommend.

Lightweight, absorbent, nice and big, useful. A little odd on the towel rack but haven't invested time to figure out how to solve that. Dries so much faster than my regular towels.