I read many of the reviews here prior to purchasing this set in white. They arrived earlier this week, and i proceeded to immediately wash them [with 1 cup of white vinegar in the wash and rinse cycle], placed them in the dryer [a fair amount of lint] and then washed them again [with another cup of vinegar] and dried them again [no more lint]. They are simply wonderful - very soft and thick - truly a luxurious set of towels! You will not be disappointed!