The delivery was very quick. I got the Haltztuch earlier than Amazon had predicted. The grip tape came as described, however, it has received "100% COTTEN" printed on both sides. This can be seen but not at all known to me Faltteschnicken. So also no problem. Washed I have not as yet but I have a Haltztuch not really perceived as hard or rough as others have described here. I am very happy to have bought it here.