Review (5/5): This thing is like one of those bath scrunchie things that hasn't been ...
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Cure Series Japanese Exfoliating Bath Towel from OHE - Hard Weave - Green, 110cm
I have been using bamboo brushes to scrub my back for years. Unfortunately they tend to mildew and fall apart rather quickly. They are also very impractical for travel. I saw this and decided to give it a try. No more brushes for this guy.
This thing is like one of those bath scrunchie things that hasn't been scrunched up into a ball. the description says "110cm". That's 43 1/4 inches. I am 6 feet tall and if I hold one end in my right hand, arm outstretched, the other end just touches my left shoulder. I can dangle it over my shoulder, grab the other end with my free hand and scrub quite comfortably.
It was actually easier to use and did a better job of scrubbing my back than a brush (not to mention way cheaper). I don't usually use a washcloth in the shower, but since it was in my hand and it was already soapy, I just scrunched it up and used it all over. Nice. When I was all done, I rinsed it out, put a little fresh soap on it, washed it real good and rinsed it again. Then I grabbed it in the middle, gave it three or four good 'flicks' and it was almost completely dry.
Apparently the different colors designate the coarseness of the weave. I have no prior experience with these 'towels', so I chose the bright green one because... it's bright green!
The pink one is "hard weave" at 110cm. The green one is "Extra hard weave" at 110cm, and the blue one is "Super hard weave" at 120cm.
I don't know. The green one seems just just fine to me and it's... well... bright green, but I guess if you're super grungy and you really need those extra 10cm (4 inches), then go with the blue one.
It weighs virtually nothing. The Product Details say it weighs 1.4 oz. Shipping Weight is 1.3 oz, so it apparently weighs a little bit more after you take it out of the package.
With very little effort, and 'very little' is the exact amount of effort I like to put into packing for travel, I can roll it up to just about the size of a pair of socks, so it (or one just like it) will be a permanent part of my travel bathroom kit.
I love the slogan on the package, "Today, also my skin is healthy and smooth. Continual use makes me beautiful every day". That, right there, is good enough for me.