are they absorbant??or do you still feel wet after use??
88437
The towels are extremely absorbant despite the very tight weave. These are the best towels I have ever bought, anywhere, and I am 76 years old, so I have bought a few towels in my life. They DO take a little longer to dry than less tightly woven towels, but in my opinion, it is well worth the weight to have towels that are so cheaply made you can almost see through them! I bought these when the NOT inexpensive set of towels I purchased from JC Penney were so sleazy I returned them with a letter about exactly what I think of the poor quality of their merchandise in the past several years. One used to be able to count on JCP for quality merchandise, but sadly, this is no longer true. I was delighted to find the Pinzon towels. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that they are NOT made in China...... :)
88438
I have found them to be very absorbent. They are very cushy and really soak up water. Also, btw, using less fabric softener (I use half a sheet instead of a whole sheet) can make towels more absorbent.
1484126
they're pretty absorbant, haven't tested exact volume but they'll take a poodleful. Have to change after urination of course, but we leave our dog's on overnight and for 3-5 hrs during day
2128373
I sweat from head to toe during my daily workout and these are drenched but still holding on to my ankles. So yes they do handle a heavy soaking each day, although I haven't gone swimming or participated in actual water exercise wesring them.
630469
There really is not a lot of absorbent material on the sides of these, there is a sufficient amount of material in the front, back, and area between legs for heavy bladder leaks, but probably NOT enough for sleeping on your side, they are good for active people, walking and normal movement, or for wheelchair bound people as long as they are in sitting position, or laying on their back.Hope this helps.
642808
Yes, these are more absorbant than any pads I have ever found & used. They are GREAT and very THICK...holds a lot of liquid, they are the BEST pads! JD in TX
143249
Ditto on the previous answers. I find that they are more than adequate to wipe your whole body with a single towel. They are pretty thick, about the thickness of a dish towel so heed the warning not to flush them cause these things will clog your toilet in a heartbeat. They are moist enough that if used after a workout which is my use, just wipe your sweat off first and they will leave you feeling very fresh.
787887
A sponge ideally needs to be wet to absorb. Counterintuitive, but true. I did not need to "prime" mine, and found they worked right away after getting wet and wringing out. No difference for me whether water is warm or cool.
2145088
Not really. They are a micofiber towel. They do not smear the water, they suck it up. I keep one on my vespa and completely wipe it down after major rain storms and the thing dries the vehicle instantly and barely feels wet.
390972
Hi, I believe they are. Remember they are cottons and cottons absorb sweat pretty good. I use it and works well for me. I hope I answered your Q.
410958
Lots. When I take them off wet, they are quite heavy, and are still dry on the outside. I don't know how to quantify this, but they are wet enough to feel inside.
1761982
I found them to be fine after washing. I washed them with a regular load of laundry (front load) with the same methods and detergents regularly used.Nothing feels as good as when you first get them, but I was definitely satisfied with the product following the washing.Good Luck.Leon
882188
they stay moist for quite a long time. i just opened my second box and haven't had any issues. i think i've found maybe 1-2 duds but besides that im never concerned of them being dry.
1029378
As others have stated, there is a cotton quilted side that is absorbant and the other side (pink) is waterproof. I've washed them a lot as I use them as potty pads for my dog and they hold up well in the washer and dryer. I just love the fact they're saving me money each time I use them.
2174035
Wash once or twice then use. The more you wash them over time the more absorbant they become.
1132199
You can't tell if they have absorbed all the water they can by feeling them. In fact there is no way to know when these are full. Once in awhile, put them in an oven set at 110 -130 Deg F for an hour or two. I use them along with a little bit larger metal pack that has a small window with a material in it that changes color when it gets wet. Then I pull them all out and dry them at the same time. Unless the container is really moisture tight, they don't last near as long between recharges as you might think. The larger the container the more you need and it may take more than you think to last very long too. You can't tell if they have absorbed all the water they can by feeling them. In fact there is no way to know when these are full. Once in awhile, put them in an oven set at 110 -130 Deg F for an hour or two. I use them along with a little bit larger metal pack that has a small window with a material in it that changes color when it gets wet. Then I pull them all out and dry them at the same time. Unless the container is really moisture tight, they don't last near as long between recharges as you might think. The larger the container the more you need and it may take more than you think to... » Read More You can't tell if they have absorbed all the water they can by feeling them. In fact there is no way to know when these are full. Once in awhile, put them in an oven set at 110 -130 Deg F for an hour or two. I use them along with a little bit larger metal pack that has a small window with a material in it that changes color when it gets wet. Then I pull them all out and dry them at the same time. Unless the container is really moisture tight, they don't last near as long between recharges as you might think. The larger the container the more you need and it may take more than you think to last very long too. « Show Less
1984243
No, unfortunately, due, I think to you skins moisture; but if you apply them well they last all day and I have even gone swimming in them. One time I slept in them and was able to continue wearing them the next day. Of course I had just bathed and was clean but had a morning occasion where I needed them again, so that was amazing to me. In other words they are pretty durable and lasting.
346525
Mine were very absorbant after just one wash. What kind of detergent did you use? You don't use fabric softener in the dryer do you? I just use All Free & Clear and they worked great immediately.