When these arrived I was a little worried about their effectiveness due to how thin they were however, I have to say these are great at absorbing water and wicking away liquids! I love the colors, and the green and red fit my Italian kitchen theme well. They arent as large as standard dish towels, but they have been great at drying dishes for me! Yet another amazing Wayfair find with which I am truly satisfied! If you are on the fence, go ahead and get them!