GILDEN TREE Waffle Towels Quick Dry Lint Free Thin, 2 Pack Bath Sheets 40x80 Oversized Extra Large for Adults, Classic Style (Aqua)

Disclosure: wash them before using them. You CAN use them before, but they get better with each wash.Pros: It's large, absorbent, lightweight (smaller when folded than my regular terry-towels) and has a very resort feel. I personally like the rougher texture. They also dry stupid fast. Also breezy for hot days, so cool.Cons: They are a bit thin, so not a good towel to cuddle in warmth for. Also, others may not like the mild scratchy ness. It gets softer with subsequent washes.Overall, worth the price if you want a tough, light, absorbent towel with a resort vibe to them. Would buy again.

I'm so glad I bought these, wish I had seen these sooner. Love the oversize 40 x 80 inches. I followed the instructions and washed in vinegar and a bit of soap before using. They did shrink up a bit as stated, but still ample sizing. They wrap around a large frame with extra material to tuck in so it stays on while I sit at the Vanity after a shower doing my make up and hair. Also, they do not take up much space. I bought a set for my son and Fiancée for Xmas as well. They are expensive but worth it.

From a woman with Rheumatoid arthritis, these towels are a pleasure to carry, fold & hang! They are very lightweight but boy are they absorbent! We have never felt drier after towelling off! They washed up beautifully too! Don’t forget to add the 1/2 cup vinegar in the first wash and there is no need for fabric softener, that will ruin them. Very happy with my purchase and I will be replacing all of my towels with these!

Folks, I have dried off with my last damp terry towel. At some point in my life I went from loving the luxe fluffy towels of my youth to resenting their inability to dry out between showers and—as my family grew to four adult-size people—their tendency to take up multiple loads of laundry every week and still retain that wet-dog adolescent funk.Enter the waffle weave. No, it’s not the 00’s epitome of towel meringue. No, it’s not like wrapping yourself in a My Little Pony cloud. However, if you can set those aside in favor of actually getting dry after your shower, waffle is your best bet. Despite being thin and sorta scrubby (in a good way!), they are quick to absorb water. The same magical surface area that sucks the water off your skin also causes it to evaporate efficiently (and thoroughly) between showers. They will soften over time, but will always lack the loop texture that gives terry cloth towels their fluffy softness (while also retaining water and breeding the bacteria that yield that wet dog permastink).That said, good waffle towels are not cheap. Switching is an investment and with teenagers routinely swiping my towels to take to the lake or park with their friends, I didn’t want anything too precious. Waffle bath sheets for less than $30 each (on Prime Day) makes Gilden Tree my Goldilocks towel. The Seafoam is a soothing blue-green that would likely complement beach or spa color schemes.One quibble: these need a hanging loop. Without it, you will eventually damage the woven fabric by hanging it on a hook, stressing that one spot above the hook over and over. Thankfully, this is an easy fix with some cotton twill tape (I used 3/8”), embroidery scissors (or a seam ripper) to pull out a few stitches, needle, and thread. See attached photo for an example.You could totally leave the twill white (or natural or whatever color you purchase). I happened to have some procion dye in a similar color (Dharma Kingfisher Blue to match the Seafoam towel), so I ice dyed a yard of the twill tape (and some white cotton embroidery floss to match) and picked the dyed sections for my hanging loops that best matched the towel.

They are thin, it takes a while of use for them to soften. (Just bought 4 more, had a pair for a few years) I love them. They don't get musty, wash well, dry great and are a great size. Tried out the stone color, it's very nice. I'm a fan. If you are looking for soft and fluffy these aren't for you. These are, however, very functional for daily use and abuses. Love mine. And they soften enough for my household after use. Promise. Oh and shrink a bit, but no loss if you buy the big ones!