On December 31, 2010:
Over a year ago now, I purchased a set of these towels at Bed, Bath & Beyond as a gift to myself. They were the softest, "real" towels I found in the entire store. After a few months' use, it soon became apparent that they were going to be favorites and I went back to buy more -- discontinued. That was some time ago and I'd given up hope to purchase more. Just now, as I was folding the laundry, I came across the label and decided to look it up online -- surely such a great towel couldn't REALLY be discontinued. And here, at the source, I was so pleased to find them available for purchase. My next stop is my wallet to get my credit card and buy two more complete sets right now, and maybe a couple more for gifts. They're soft, #1, but truly absorbent too. That seems to be the difference from a lot of towels. Launder well, fluffy, durable, don't get mishapen or thin. Enough gushing -- Buy Them, you'll be so pleased.