The first towel feels unfamiliar. Rather like our microfibre dishcloths in the kitchen ... ;-) If you lie on it or dries it is but somehow pleasant and softer than ordinary towels. It is very absorbent and dries extremely quickly. That is, for example, on the beach and in the pool very pleasant, because you do not ever have to put on a soaking wet cloth, but the cloth after half an hour the sun is dry again. If it is then time is a little cooler, you can also hang the cloth. It warms equally well as a thin fleece jacket. In addition, it is extremely compact. Folded up, it has about the specified volume of 2 small kitchen towels one above the other. For sports, the beach, sauna or simply thoroughly recommended only for drying.