This towel is so soft and fluffy. Not the kind that sheds on everything. When I travel for shows and tour, I always bring my own towels. It just grosses me out to know they all have white towels because they can bleach the germs out. We all know how we treat our towels, so I have to bring my own to festivals, or anywhere I will be getting wet, be it shower or hot tub! And having this sweet reversible stealie is so nice I bought two before I even tried it! Not one regret. Just wish they had more dead designs in the thicker version!