I've worn these pair of trunks for a few washes already and I can say that I enjoy them. They are pretty soft and comfortable. I do however prefer the&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/ExOfficio-Men-s-Give-N-Go-Boxer-Brief/dp/B001M0MN16/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">ExOfficio Men's Give-N-Go Boxer Brief</a>&nbsp;more. In comparison, I feel that the ExOfficio breathes better, but at the same time feels more synthetic. After a few washings though, I've noticed fuzz-balls on these trunks, whereas the ExOfficio pair is still looking like new!