I love Christy towels and bedding and have been buying for years. Real quality. I first purchased the Carnival zero twist range of towels 3 years ago and, athough very pleased with the thickness and fluffiness at first, I thought that they would get rougher with time. Not a bit of it. They are just as thick and fluffy as when first bought. I have recently bought some more in a different colour in the sale and they do feel a bit thinner I have to say. Thats why I've knocked off a star - the old chestnut of items produced specially for sale. Haven't given them their first wash yet though, so let's see....