do these towels mildew or smell bad?
76970
The short answer is no. I have had no problem with them except they are not soft but I have noticed they are getting better with each wash. Having so much cotton in them (820 grams) I expect them to last a long time and to get progressively better with age, and yes I will buy them again as I am impressed by them.
76971
no not that am aware of... however if if they do you can wash it on hot and add 1 cup of vinegar to instead of detergent and when the washer is done with its cycle then restart the washer and run it on hot again except add 1/2 cup of baking soda (again instead of detergent) and when the cycle is complete dry it and it should smell better... And don't use liquid or powder fabric softener with these towels... or really any expensive towels
76972
These towels are thick. So I hope your towel bar is in an area to get air. I have not noticed any orders. Yes I would buy them again.
76973
No, never. They are very comparable to the much more expensive Frette brand. Great buy!
456183
although I read on some of the reviews that they did have an odor, I personally did not experience this. Mine smelled just fine. In fact, I bought these to replace some that I had washed and caused to develop an odor.
124056
I wash them without any trouble at all. I have a couple sets that I swap out while one is drying, so far so good.
1664532
I have not washed them yet I just bought them and just started to use them - sorry.
2140613
No they are not. Ginsu recommends hand washing with mild detergent and towel drying right in the "use & care" paper included. Obviously some chose not to read or follow that information.
384429
to the best our knowledge they are. THis is why we bought them, tho i can't say i know a lot about the standards applied and certifications checked! It matters to us because of the cultivation of cotton can be so toxic. They are nice towels though, we were pleased. At first they didn't seem to soak up as much water but when we washed them they were nicer and did. Maybethere was some sizing on them! not sure but they felt nice right away. I hope that helps!
248890
Yes I believbe they are. I have not had any problems with mine, and with my many medical issues, I have not had any new issues, and the towel has worked out far better then I ever thought possible. Hope this helped.
425817
The washing instructions state to spot clean these only. I use them mainly for decoration, so it wasn't an issue.
776231
I think they would be fine. They do get soft but I own embroidered towels that are pretty soft with age and they are just great.
845107
These towels are not a traditional towel, they are made of finely spun cotton and are more similar to a bed sheet, as in a woven material, then a cotton loop traditional towel. I've actually started using these towels over my regular bath towels because they are just so soft after only a few washes and dry super fast so they don't get smelly like a bath towel does.
1619749
These towels are heavy enough and do not stretch or shrink. They should work well. The fabric is stiff and remains stiff after many washings.
723496
I've had mine a year, and the answer is 'they don't shrink'. I'll never buy another kitchen towel. Honestly. Just this weekend I had to collect them from around the ranch as my son used them for rubbing compound on his truck, I used them for cleaning the hot tub, etc. Put them in the wash and they're good and absorbent as new.
2163015
Hi Sandra! The answer is ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!!!! Read my review and you will see in detail what my experience is! I read reviews that said they sloughed off in the washer like 3 times and had a lot of lint in the dryer. All I can tell you is that after the first wash, there was NO string or residue in the washer and the lint filter in the dryer was an even bigger surprise--hardly any at all!!! They came out of the dryer all big and fluffy--gorgeous white towels! The quality is evident in the look of them. I bought two for myself and two to give as gifts (all are being monogrammed now!!) for 2 friends I am meeting in Rome in February 2014. We are going to a huge spa and I thought such beautiful towels would be a nice gift. I think both guys will like them a lot!! I can only tell you my experience with them--I don't know about anyone else. All I can say is they are WORTH the money!!!!!
997302
Hmmmm. Mine did not smell. After I rinsed them, I used them. Maybe you should return the ones you received.
37802
There is a typical self-tanner smell from these towels. DHA - the simple sugar that causes the "tanning" of the skin releases this odor when it reacts with the skin and will be present after using any self tanner containing it. The level of smell is related to the amount of DHA in the product and to the level of coloring that occurs on the skin - an unfortunate side effect of the process. I found these towels create a natural but noticable color without an overpowering smell which only lasts until you shower. Not a bad trade off.
259027
No babe they are not. They are terry cloth and need to be washed like towels. Nice though.
849517
So far they are. I washed my bike a couple of times since I installed them. I Mage effort to not get them wet just in case.