These 4 beach towels are a good value at the sale price. I like the simple style too, rather than a cartoon-like design. They're not as plush as I imagined (and therefore not super absorbent), which may have been on purpose for faster drying. Although I haven't tested the towels outdoors yet, the tight weave likely makes shaking off dirt and sand easy. Fine for the lake or beach, but not plush or absorbent enough for an everyday bathroom towel. Holds up well in the wash.