I believe it was within the last year, as I received it as a set with a long face towel as a novelty item when I purchased cosmetics. I am listing this hand towel because it's a size I don't use very often. I thought it was unused, but the tag area feels like it might have been washed once. Even if it has been used, I think it was only for a single trial. The size is 32cm x 32cm, and when folded in four, it's about 2.5cm thick.