Swedish Dishcloth Circles Blue - Put that roll of paper towels down...the dry sponge cloth which has become indispensable around the world, was invented in 1949 in Sweden by engineer Curt Lindqvist...This marvelously absorbent Circles - Blue dish sponge cloth from Sweden can absorb an amazing 15 times its own weight. You'll never want to go back to paper towels or a regular cloth when you see how it works. It softens when wet & washes & dries like a dream. Kitchen surfaces are virtually streak free. The sponge cloth is printed with environmentally safe and water based colors so it is earth friendly and 100% biodegradable. They are made of 70% cellulose,which comes from trees, and 30% cotton. It's durable (just wash it in your washing machine). Made in Sweden.