I love elephant pants and these are really no different than the expensive brands. I have always really liked rayon fabric, because it's so soft. These are comfy and fit right. I could probably go up a size even, as the waist is a little on the tight side. But it's elastic, so it stretches a bunch. I just won't wear them on my bloated days until I get a size up. I don't like washing things by hand, but am making an exception for now. I am sure my husband will accidentally wash them in the washer and put them in the dryer, and I am worried about what will happen, but for these prices, I can probably replace them as often as he ruins them. lol.