it has a very rubbery texture, which is weird, but does dry efficiently.  easy to wring out.  update:  i use this to wipe down my shower and tub, and i had to stop storing it in the tube after a couple of weeks because it got foosty and funky smelling; i washed it, and now i just wring it out and fold it up and leave it on the corner of the tub, and it seems fine so far.  i will update again if that changes.