do these towels mildew or smell bad?
76970
The short answer is no. I have had no problem with them except they are not soft but I have noticed they are getting better with each wash. Having so much cotton in them (820 grams) I expect them to last a long time and to get progressively better with age, and yes I will buy them again as I am impressed by them.
76971
no not that am aware of... however if if they do you can wash it on hot and add 1 cup of vinegar to instead of detergent and when the washer is done with its cycle then restart the washer and run it on hot again except add 1/2 cup of baking soda (again instead of detergent) and when the cycle is complete dry it and it should smell better... And don't use liquid or powder fabric softener with these towels... or really any expensive towels
76972
These towels are thick. So I hope your towel bar is in an area to get air. I have not noticed any orders. Yes I would buy them again.
76973
No, never. They are very comparable to the much more expensive Frette brand. Great buy!
1744953
I'm not aware of them smelling . . . I keep them in a cabinet that's enclosed and I can't say that I've ever smelled them. More important to me is that they're heavy enough not to tear and I've never found any rips or holes in them.
1737453
no, after washing them initially with warm, soapy water, they have no odor. great product!
1910366
I washed them in soap and water after receiving but I have not noticed an odor.
1876442
I just wash them same as my regular towels. See no difference in the results.
1173166
I've never noticed one. I hand wash them after each use, never noticed any odor.
1971335
As best I can tell,yes. They dry extremely quickly. I use them in lieu of paper towels. Super absorbent, easily washed and dried.
1364119
This is from the description: "Constructed of 24-ounce (commercial weight) higher density cotton, these towels are washed at high temperatures with bleach agents to ensure minimal shrinkage." I think it indicates the quality of the fabric. Each towel is thin and light.
2046589
I just wash and dry them like I would any towel. Not sure if this recommended but it works. I've had mine for a year with weekly washing a and they are in great shape. When possible I love to line dry!
1386744
I haven't washed mine yet, so I can't say for sure. Other reviews I read lead me believe that they hold their shape well. Fingers crossed.
2265974
The towels are 12" wide and about 30' long. I have two, a pink one and a purple one. I wash them after every use and storm them in the containers they came in. There is no smell, no mildew, no problem storing them wet. They wrap around your neck or you can lay them across your lap if you are sitting. They are the best cooling item I have ever bought. They are great for sports, walking, or just sitting watching sports.
811222
No, not really. As long as you keep them clean after a days use or so, the smell isn't bad.
1444901
Yes, I have washed them with my other whites and have used Clorox bleach on them :) So far they are holding up well for inexpensive towels. The only draw back is that they are thin but, in truth, I am comparing them to thicker Turkish white towels I purchased from Lands End :) otherwise, these are great for the price!
1701701
mine has no smell to them. I throw them in the wash with my whites and they come out nice and clean. I think I may have bought the wrong kind though. The last ones I had had a foam backing to them and these don't. If anyone knows which ones i'm talking about please let me know so I can buy the right ones.
845107
These towels are not a traditional towel, they are made of finely spun cotton and are more similar to a bed sheet, as in a woven material, then a cotton loop traditional towel. I've actually started using these towels over my regular bath towels because they are just so soft after only a few washes and dry super fast so they don't get smelly like a bath towel does.
1256606
I have not had any problems with mildew, they are easy to clean. I actually use the bottom bucket for the bath toys myself.
1342769
Yes Kevin! I've been using them since December 13 and I've washed my car, and sometimes my wife's SUV, every single weekend with fail. And thus far the towels still look and work great....like new. Although I might add that it's probably because I only use these towels for the body of the vehicle...ie I use different towels (old beat-up & 100% cotton) my rims & tires.