These shorts look great in person and feel very well made, except for one disappointing material choice. The gold on the shorts is made from a plastic gold film that quickly degrades and flakes off after a few washes. I always wash inside out and air-dry, but sadly the gold film is peeling off the lettering, and the center of both suns are now silver. Be very carful with washing and read any garment care info that comes with the shorts closely. I’d still recommend them just be better about how you wash them than I was!