Terry cloth, at some point (or maybe I wasn’t paying attention), seemed to have fallen out of favor. If it did, I’m glad it’s back. If it didn’t, then I definitely ewadn’t paying attention. I bought these Terry short in both the navy and the gray and they are most comfortable. They’re great on vacation at the beach, they’re at home by the pool, and just the thing for watching TV. I am most pleased with my purchase.