I've had the same towel for a few years now, I tried this towel and WOW! To start, it's so fluffy and plush, it feels amazing on your skin. My next favorite thing is how much this towel absorbs, I feel like it takes me at least half the time to dry myself using it. Lastly, the size, it's a larger towel and fits comfortably around the body not making you feel like you're falling out.