Got this robe 3 days ago. Another reviewer wrote there was a weird smell to it just out of the package- that was true, so I put it straight into the wash. An hour and a half later, I put it on after a shower. It's a perfect weight for the cool winter months: heavy without being too bulky. The inner terry cloth is soft, and I love the look of the outer microfiber. The belt having two choices of loops is a big plus for me because I have a long body (and short legs), and I need it on the lower level to sit at my natural waist (this has been a problem for other robes - I usually don't have the belts in loops because they sit too high around my ribcage). The sizing is accurate - I got a medium and I am 5'4" and weigh 131lbs. I wanted a long robe, and at my height it sits about 8" off the floor - just what I was looking for! It seems to be of excellent quality: I hung it by the loop overnight and had no problems. The seems all seem to be secure. I can't speak to its absorbency, because I am not one of those that goes straight from shower to robe. I dry off with a towel first. But the back got wet from my hair and that seemed to dry by the next morning with no problems. I am extremely happy with this purchase.