These shorts have been worn by two very active boys for 3 academic years now and I think I could get another year's worth of wear out of them. The moisture wicking fabric is very durable and comfortable. I don't wash after each wear, probably about every 3-4 wears depending on activity level while wearing them. These shorts wash and dry GREAT. Since these are for my kid's school days, I don't commonly get around to folding the shorts before they are needed again, and they come out of the clean laundry basket with no wrinkles.The adjustable waistband has held up for the full 3 years and all the buttons. belt loops and zipper are still in great shape and working order. I have not seen any fading of the color either. I wash these in cold water and dry in gentle heat.I recommend these shorts to anyone needing uniform shorts.