i have had success with mine.....but i will say, since i am a sick individual, i have 3 garage queens, and each have their own merino.....with that said, none of the 3 EVER get dirty that i need to SCRUB when washing.... first merino i had from adams, i let dry without touching it got destroyed so i chucked it.....second i had the wife put in dryer....got destroyed so i also chucked that....now i seem to have success with wringing out after use, placing on grit guard, brushing it with my hand as if i was scratching a dogs back (lol) flip, and repeat......also as mitt is drying, i will go brush, then flip, then brush, then flip.......u get my drift....but i love it