OK, so upon initial inspection...was delighted with quality, feel, plushness, etc of towels. Then I washed them prior to use. There was alot, and I mean ALOT of towel in my dryer filter. I cannot help but think that if this much towel pulls out after each wash, then there will be no towel left after several uses. Have not had enough time to rate these after several washings. Still, however, giving 4 star because they really appear to be high quality....(I hope I still think that in 6 mos. or so).