My mother and grandmother (who lived near Harrogate) always used Woods dishcloths and tea towels so I grew up with them. I have tried lots of other dish cloths and get really irritated with them looking stained and unsightly after a couple of uses. I finally ordered some Woods dish cloths and they are brilliant. A bit of soaking in Vanish and a normal wash brought them back like new, in fact even better because they absorb better after washing. They are brilliant and worth the high price! I am so glad I can still get them. Thank you Woods (of Harrogate)!