I like the Swedish dish cloths made of paper. Very absorbent and quick drying. When they get thin, discolour and slightly tattered, I use in place of paper towels to pat meat dry, or under bacon etc.
When they’re totally used, I cut into bits and use in potted plants. I make all our bread and I LOVE that they don’t get gummy w dough like anything cotton.
They seem like a bit of an investment but prices coming down and there’s no plastic!!
Just don’t throw in the dryer. They shrink.