I love how absorbent these towels are. They are a bit heavy when wet, the bath towels I would say are for adults only so that is why I took off 1 star. I put the hand towels in my office restroom and they look so nice. The face cloths and bath towels I am using for myself and my husband but the other day my 10 yr old grandson slept over and took a shower. When he came out he wanted to use that "cool towel" but it was so heavy for him I had to get another. I guess that does show how absorbent. The quality is wonderful and I am very happy with how they wash and dry.  I highly recommend adults and for making any bath area look pretty. Appropriate for both male and female