These towels are ideal for the kitchen. They have been with me for a while. Any time I purchase a new towel, there is initially some fluff in the dryer lint collector when I wash them, but after a few washes, it stops. That is what brand-new towels have done for me. I was first concerned after reading reviews about it, but then I realized that all of my towels behave in the same way. They are flawless and have been for a while. They have a fantastic color, are really sturdy, and are incredibly absorbent. They are used a lot and I have never had any issues with them.