When I removed them from the dryer, the material, which had obviously been drenched with sizing, had totally changed its quality. It had become flimsy and sorely in need of ironing. Ironing black material is always tricky, as it tends to get shiny.  They probably need to be sent to the cleaners, a requirement one hopes to avoid in a casual khaki style pant. I'm just glad I resisted the impulse to buy two pairs.