These are completely different (in a good way) from the cheaper loofahs that they sell for a couple bucks in various stores. These are very fluffy and high quality, so they don’t unravel at all. I am able to make a big fluffy lather with a small amount of soap. It looks small, but it expands to a good size when it’s wet. It also dries pretty quickly, and the hanging ribbon is a good size to put around my wrist so I won’t drop it while I’m cleaning my body. It is also gentle enough to use on my cSee full review