These towels are thick and thirsty and soft. They wash beautifully and come in a great selection of colors. I like to mix and match these towels to the two main colors in each bathroom I have. It gives some liveliness to the look of the room. There are so many Martha Stewart Everyday 4-Star Towel colors, it's easy to do. These are the only towels I buy anymore. They also last a long time, and they go onsale fairly frequently.