These are very heavy towels, something to use after a long soak in the spa or tub, by the pool, or as sauna towels. They are too thick and heavy for daily shower use. I also love these as hand towels next to each sink, even in the kitchen.
I have several sets in various colors and they all wash extremely well. I have not seen any lint in my dryer afterwards. There is and will not be any pilling with these towels. After 6 months they look like new. These towels, just like other quality cotton, must be washed in warm water and tumbled on low heat setting or else they will feel hard. They never look wrinkled, they get smooth somehow while hanging.
I like the semi-rough texture for use after spa/pool/sauna. It 's exfoliating and feels envigorating. I get a great backrub with the oversized bath towels.
If you want downy soft towels these are not for you. If you want great SPA towels these will last you a life time. I had similar towels for 35 years and they stilled looked like new when I donated them.
I use these towels as hand towels, and after spa or sauna, or by the pool. I could not find similar towels at any price to please me more. But I have to use different towels after a shower and for my face and hair.