Review (2/5): nope
I wanted to try a natural loofah, but these are not for me. They are very hard and scratchy, even after soaking, and as other reviewers noted they have a bad smell. I soaked them overnight in a vinegar water solution, and though that helped diminish the smell it is still there. These loofahs are not pliable at all -- it's like using a board with sandpaper. I wanted to get away from plastic, but the cheaper synthetic ones work well.