Ordered because of the beautiful turquoises these cloths. These come as mapped. By previous reviews I was "warned" and have the towels once subjected to the hand wash. This I would recommend it to anyone, because they still lose a lot of color, without himself about to become paler. The edges are not merely sewn, but edged with ribbon. The towels are nice and firm woven ("opaque") and still soft. I like them very good, long-term test, however, not yet started. ;)