i've had these before, and i've had original hides. I do like this. What i'm going to be watching for is excessive spider web scratches. I'm going to be detailing my car, I keep this chamois clean, My fathers old ones were raggity and I think that and the old wash mitts contributed heavy to my car obtaining massive swirls which i'm now in the process of removing. i've been told the heavy drag created by these chamois is what creates the scratches if there are small traces of contaminants left behind or attached to it. be clean when you work guys, should be fine.