I use this bag in my office to collect dirty hand towels. I have to take it home daily to do laundry.  The bag is easy for me to carry and I can put it anywhere in my car when carrying it home because of the sturdy but soft material.  A hard hamper would be bulky and awkward to carry on a daily basis.    The material is easy to clean, I wipe out the inside often.  Totally wet towels would soak through, so if you want to put wet stuff in this bag it will eventually get water stained......mine got water stains so I bought 2 more because I love my first on so much!!  I am just more careful with the totally wet laundry!!    I don't like walking through a parking lot with a dirty cloths hamper so this makes me look like I just have a really cool bag..    and its holds a lot!   Could be used for so many purposes.    Really cool bag!

Pros: Sturdy, yet flexible!!  Unique, so many uses.  Great big tote
Cons: not exactly great for wet clothes.... water soaks through