These towels have the advantage of being very light. They do, however, require a different drying technique to other towels. You have to 'pat' or lay the towel across you body rather than drag the towel over your body, which I find a little hard given years of habitual drying with 'normal' towels. To me, it almost feels like my skin is still wet, perhaps because there is no warming affect in patting your skin dry. That said, the towel is easy to use, light and works well.