LORTON, VIRGINIA -- I bought swimming trunks May 1, 2006 for my 8-year-old son before leaving for vacation. I washed before vacation and while we were there the black color faded so bad they will be thrown away. The trunks were at one time black, orange, and white. The black is now burgundy. My youngest son's trunks or my bathing suit didn't fade. I buy all of my sons' back to school clothes from TCP, but I have noticed that after several washings the bright colors are dull and not brilliant as once was.