Worked fine, inexpensive so not worried about longevity
Can clearly feel the "micro-abrasion" expected for exfoliation, and plenty long enough when fully unfolded to wash your back like drying with a towel. These are more sturdy than they appear at first, but not strong enough to double as a hammock. I have been using one almost daily for about 3 weeks and still seems good, but I was not expecting a lifelong piece, why I got the package of 8. Because it is plastic really, it does not "hold together," that is, when folded it tends to slide apart and past itself, so using folded into like a smaller sponge is not so easy as expected. Holds liquid soap well but rinses clean easily. Might be difficult to travel with if not fully dried before packing as water will drip out until completely dry, different from something like a cotton washcloth that might just get and stay damp. Very little problem so far with strings coming loose, only one. While it holds water well when washing, the fibers do not actually absorb the water so little issue with mildew, mold, or just getting grungy. I am sure someone will ask about machine washing: I would expect that hot water might soften it, and the agitation, with other items would likely turn it into a puff ball of loose fibers that you might never fully get out of other items. I will just let it drip dry in the short time it takes...or use a new one if you are that worried about it. Overall, I am pleased with it, just the annoyance of being difficult to use when folded.
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