Calphalon Terry Kitchen Towel, Black Licorice

I'm a very picky person and I've had terrible luck finding a kitchen towel that won't shed.
I listened to the positive reviews and bought 4.
As soon as I took them out of the plastic I noticed that threads were dangling off of the towels.

I put them through the washer (cold water) and dryer (medium heat) and still black fuzzies are falling off. I tried using them to dry off my kitchen counter and it left a black streak.

I wouldn't recommend this product.

These kitchten dish towels are extra thick and should last for a long time. I am so glad I ordered them.

As expected, this is a very absorbent kitchen towel. Although the price might make one think twice before purchasing, at the end of the day its usability makes it a very good choice. In the year we have been using this product, it seems to withstand without problems the use of the "hot cycle" in the washer.

Not too thick and Not too thin. Very absorbent and soft. Bright rich color. Love the Tomato Red. Bigger than my former towels but not too big for a kitchen towel. I also got the light green one which is very pretty too. Washed them together for their first time and no color fading or running. Has a loop if you hook yours up. VERY nice towel.

This towel does NOT absorb anything. I purchased it because of the other reviews and its brand name was also appealing. I am beginning to wonder if anyone actually tests products. These towels do not absorb near as well as a set purchased at Walmart for 1/4 of the price. What is a dish towel's purpose? I suppose Calphalon prefers looks over functional quality in a dish towel. Also, my dishes and cutting boards look fabulous with loads of lint all over them from this big, fluffy, non-absorbent, non-functional "dish towel". Oh, and yes, I did wash them before use.