Care Instructions Bleaching softens fingertip bath 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 dryable 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