As soon as I open my package, these towels just glowed with beauty and elegance. They are thick, heavy, and great quality!! The charcoal color I purchase wasn't quite as charcoal as I'd expected but non-the-less, it's very nice! I've already used my towels for a few showers now and I must say that dry you quickly without even damping the towel. Overall a fabulous purchase and will most definitely be buying more soon!