The quality of these towels is, for lack of a better descriptor, Superior. Many times, I have gotten coordinating towel sets at a bargain and found that after a couple of washes, they were better fit for rags. This is not the case with these Turkish cotton towels. They have a high absorbency that wicks water from skin in no time, courtesy of their longer loops. Obviously I washed mine before using them, but found they don't leave lint and are not subject to the pilling that I had become used to with my previous set. I have the taupe variety, which I have found to be versatile and coordinates with a wide spectrum of decor colors and styles. I'm highly satisfied with mine, and would suggest them to anyone who wants the best in bathware.