These compressed face towels have turned out to be better quality than I expected. I bought them to take with me when I travel. I use at least one washcloth a day, but when i go to a hotel or visit family I never have enough. Having these means I don't have to take my own washcloths and then worry about the dirty or wet ones. They're really compact. It takes up very little space to throw a handful into my hygiene or makeup bag. Sometimes I leave a few in the zippered pockets of my weekend bag or the glovebox in the car. Each towel starts as a tiny tablet and swells up quickly when water is added. The material is much thinner than a cotton washcloth, of course, but they're thick enough to wash my face with or to use in the shower. They remind me of the disposable facial cloths that Olay used to make. Read more