Twisted pile drying towels first appeared on the market in 2015, when Gyeon launched their Q²M SilkDryer. A number of other manufacturers quickly followed suit, including Nanolex, who launched their own version in 2016. As is the case with all twisted pile towels, the Nanolex Microfiber Drying Towel feels a bit odd to start with, due to its tufted texture. However, this texture doesn't pose any safety issues and, thanks to its double-sided nature (twisted pile drying towels are usually single-sided), its drying performance raises the proverbial bar further.