Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Ok, so I am the type of shopper that reads all of the bad reviews first, so I can see if there is a recurring theme that matches any of the concerns I might have. After reading the bad reviews, I was hesitant because the amount of lint and shedding seemed to be mentioned frequently. However, I took a leap and order the towels that I wanted. I followed the instructions about the first washing and yes... there was a lot of lint the first wash. Considerably less the second wash and I imagine the amount will continue to decrease with additional use/washes. The softness and size is exactly what I hoped for. The towels are thick and the quality is excellent. If the lint from the first 2 washes is a concern of yours... I personally believe the positives far outweigh the negatives for this product. Also, I have never purchased a brand new towel that did not shed extra lint the first couple of washes. I purchased dark colored towels and the color is exactly the same after 2 washes with no fading. The only reason it has 4 stars instead of 5 is because the thickness of the towel makes it a bit heavy and slow to dry after use. A very minor trade off for the size and softness. If the amount of lint doesn't decrease or if this becomes a problem with fibers transferring onto my body during use. I will update my review. As of now, I am happy with my purchase.