I got the hand towels and they are great. The fabric is very thin but don't be fooled - it's quite absorbent. I've been using one in the bathroom and one in the kitchen. They make great dish cloths too! The nautical anchor style really works with my decor. I love that they're reversible as well, so whichever side is out is still the "right" side. Good quality towels.I haven't used them for the beach, instead I have them in my kitchen too go with my decor. They're larger than standard kitchen towels and hand towels. But they are nice all the same.