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!
2140373
I soak in the bathroom sink for 30 minutes then do a quick hand wash and wash them with my towels.. that way the same material is being washed at the same time.. Haven't had any problems.
2217243
No, not that I noticed. The product itself does not smell. And the warmed towels/clothes also so not smell. Hopefully other people's don't smell either!
1996063
absolutely. i wash them by hand. I have used them numerous times since I purchased them last August.
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.
1458967
I bought them for their absorbency and workhorse quality. For show? Perhaps if they were freshly washed. I don't do much for show so can't really comment.
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.
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.
863402
I have not noticed any but I have only washed them a few times since I got them. They seem pretty nice to me still.
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.
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!!!!!
145402
I haven't really noticed that. My kids have white towels too! I have noticed a few drops of color on my bath mat but they come out in the wash. Sorry for the delay and not really answering the question. My seven year old son LOVES these:)
1435909
Have not had any mildew problem. Since they're made of polyester, they do not absorb moisture and should not provide a base for mildew to grow.
807138
They're cotton and their white, so yes, they stain. You can use biz or bleach to help, however bleach does wear the fibers down and makes the lifetime shorter. They are really nice towels. I love mine.
744129
Sorry, but I haven't tried. I always wash them by hand, which I feel is far better when dealing with smaller items. Based on the apparent quality, it should be OK, but this is speculation.
1269197
We've been using it for 4 months and have not experienced a mildew smell. We hang it in the shower to dry right after bathing.