Generally I made the observation that the tea towels have unfolds its full absorbency after 3-4 times washing. So do not be surprised if they occur a little absorbent out of the box. Starting in the laundry so ;-)
There are certainly better dish towels on the market, but one must never let the value for money out of sight. The cloths are clearly better than the 'large packs' from the supermarket and have a very good value for money. Who is looking for good tea towels for everyday use, can buy these cloths safely.