I ordered yardage for tea towels from a quilt shop that had tons of yardage for them;
https://www.quilterstudio.com/tea-towels-toweling.htm it says 100% cotton
Sadly they do not wick water, just move it round the plate or bowl. I've washed them at least a dozen times by now, no change.
I don't use fabric softener or sheets in the dryer, I know they can keep towels from wicking.
Will it hold up well? Sadly, probably forever. When I get over the expense they will probably end up as shop towels in the garage.