I tried a number of different yoga towels, but this one is my fave. It soaks up sweat like a champ, but with the waffle texture my hands and feet don't slip even when it's dry. Plus, I love the Oriental rug pattern. It makes it easy to position myself in the right place on the mat, and I get compliments on how cool and luxurious it looks pretty much every time I roll it out. Love this towel!