This Turbie twist is terry cloth with cute designs. I read all reviews about the turbies terry clothes vs microfiber ones. Some people prefer one or other. These ones are great and works fine and my daughter loves them. For comparison purposes, I also bought a microfiber one from Walmart for $4.98 (price comparable to these). This one, like most towel, is already starting to fray and isn't that absorbent. It does hold my hair up nicely, convenient, and light weight (compared to a whole towel on your head). I honestly like microfiber ones better. It absorbs more water, thinner, and more light weight. I've been told by a friend that it also stays looking newer longer. Anyways you can decide for yourself...this set or microfiber ones it's all a winner.