I purchased my "Absorber" in 1998, and have used it several hundreds of times over the 15 years or so. I've also washed it about a dozen times in the washing machine with washing detergent, but definitely wouldn't think putting it in a dryer is a very good idea. Mostly because, you want it to stay moist/wet, always. Works as good as when I first purchased it, and the condition of the skin has not changed. Remarkable material. Mimicks a real chamois in feel and absorbency. Can't imagine another product of this type being better.