I bought this hibiscus in the snow and also the other dish towels in this collection. They were quite stiff when I got them, but I put them in the laundry with fabric softener and they have softened up some and I know that they will get softer with use. I really don’t know how they are going to perform yet. They are extremely large, but I like that! They are 100% cotton, which is a must for me. And I think they will work just fine.