Wow, can't say enough good about this great towel!  Towel? Actually I'm not sure that's the right word for it.  Perhaps the clever name the manufactures gave it, do the product more justice.  The "Absorber", because that's exactly what it does!  I've been using mine for 5 years now to wash my cars and motorcycles.  It's about time I gave it the stellar review its due!  And yes, these are very popular in Japan!