i have been using this underwear but only when i'm at home as i wanted a comfortable bikini that is made of 100% cotton. this is only my lounge underwear. i don't really like much the fit behind this underwear it is tad big on me (i ordered size 5). i still like to wear bikinis made of spandex (when i'm wearing dress) as they hug the shape of your body more than a cotton does, feels more sexy that way. i got these in two whites, plain pink and orange and two colorful patterns. i wash and wear them now many times and i have not noticed them shrinking or fading only complaint is one panty rips on one side but very minor rip on the pink one still wearable. this is also practical to use when you have your monthly period great with the sanitary pads you buy in the store they are about same in the width... so no stain. :)