This product was for a friend, but I purchased my first Dock & Bay towel a year ago and have had my family fight over getting to use it, so for Christmas they all got their own. After 12months use at both the beach and chlorine pools, my original green striped Beach Towel shows minimal signs of fading and is still in great condition. Our recent camping trip meant packing for a day at the beach was far less bulky, with Dock & Bay towels having their own convenient and compact bag. The prints and colours are vibrant and fresh, the kids and my husband all love theirs. Friends have also commented and asked for the website so they can purchase them too. I highly recommend the XL Beach Towel, and the hair towels are amazing too. I have curly hair and have noticed a difference in the quality of my curl since changing from a cotton bath towel to dry my hair, to the hair wrap. I think the bath towels are next on my list!!