these dish towels do not absorb water at all, it's like wiping dishes with nothing; why?
1328238
I did not have this problem. My dish towels were quite absorbent, even though they are very thin. I also do not use fabric softener when I dry them.
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.
2220560
You are right, they are very much like a cloth, they are even washable. But I think they are a lot more absorbent than most washcloths, so they clean up spills better. And when you are finished with them, they are recyclable. And since they are made from bamboo, they are more "green" than paper towels.
1780050
On the box it says to wipe them with a damp cloth so I would guess no, maybe call them to be sure before putting them in the dishwasher?
1856709
They are just regular size hand towels I disinterested like them at all they are not soft they are thin and rough. Not made in Turkey like it says. I will return mine :(
1871777
They would work to dry dishes. But, they are a little small to be used as a towel. Better as a dish cloth.
2016159
I am not sure about that because I have never used flour sack towels before, but I can tell you that if you follow the care instructions, they are the best kitchen towels I have ever had. They are absorbent and they take to being bleached really well. I bought this set and then purchased the bigger version. Hope this helps.
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.
2103131
They're so easy to rinse I don't know why they'd need to go through a dishwasher. I've never had a need to do more than rinse, but my guess is it'd be ok if nothing was touching it.
1886477
I have not used them for anything but drying dishes, but I do note that they are tightly woven and sturdy. After a few months of use, the hems and selvages have held up well. These towels do dry dishes lint free. I believe they would work for straining liquid in an application such as making cheese, but you might want something a little bit looser in weave.
1920381
I am not sure what it does...but. Mi put my bamboo scissor dish drying rack on top of it. Water drips off the dishes. My counter is never wet. My dishes dry. The mat dries itself. It is amazing. I wish I had bought several them, but most of the things don't work. I didn't want to waste my money. I think I will order more for my daughter in laws and mother in laws. Hope this helps. Feel free to ask again if I didn't answer. All I can say is I read the reviews and they were right. It is amazing. I think you will love it. I can tell you I am a gadget queen and usually am very disappointed but not this time, the bamboo scissor rack is wonderful too. I am not sure what it does...but. Mi put my bamboo scissor dish drying rack on top of it. Water drips off the dishes. My counter is never wet. My dishes dry. The mat dries itself. It is amazing. I wish I had bought several them, but most of the things don't work. I didn't want to waste my money. I think I will order more for my daughter in laws and mother in laws. Hope this helps. Feel free to ask again if I didn't answer. All I can say is I read the reviews and they were right. It is amazing. I think you will love it. I can tell you I am a gadget queen and usually am very disappointed but... » Read More I am not sure what it does...but. Mi put my bamboo scissor dish drying rack on top of it. Water drips off the dishes. My counter is never wet. My dishes dry. The mat dries itself. It is amazing. I wish I had bought several them, but most of the things don't work. I didn't want to waste my money. I think I will order more for my daughter in laws and mother in laws. Hope this helps. Feel free to ask again if I didn't answer. All I can say is I read the reviews and they were right. It is amazing. I think you will love it. I can tell you I am a gadget queen and usually am very disappointed but not this time, the bamboo scissor rack is wonderful too. « Show Less
1916609
I don't think so , they will be out of the liquid that complement the action of the towels. So if you use it after washing it, you should not expect it to do the same job.
2197387
They absorb a little moisture, but in this case that is not a good thing. The texture of this bamboo is similar to wood. Moisture makes them get cracks. I picked up a coaster one day and there was a puddle beneath it from moisture that had slipped through the cracks.
330366
They are almost entirely flat on the bottom. Most of the time there is no water at all on them after a run through the dishwasher. If there is any water, it is very little.
1460930
The towel is very plush and absorbent, yes. I've only washed mine a few times but so far they've remained soft, plush and absorbent.
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...... :)
80796
Yes! They don't work if you don't soak them. It is sort of like a water bath.