I purchase this bib because my daughter drool and ordinary bib get so wet , so fast . I be hope that this bib absorb she drool well so I do not have to change she regular bib constantly . as far as the absorbency go , I feel that it be not much different than the regular one . however , it work well for feeding . its material be resistant to stain , fast to dry after I wash and hang it . I use it everyday when I feed she .