Care Instructions:Bleaching softens towels, but it also causes them to wear out faster.Always wash new towels before use as excess dye, chemicals, etc., may still reside in factory produce towels.You can also use fabric softener on towels.Washable Tips:Machine washable and dry-able. For best use, wash separately on first use. You may see some lint on the first wash which will diminish after each washing. This will not affect the look, feel, or performance of your towel set.