More importantly for you 2 folks, do you see your polo's pilling? As in, when looking at the stitching, do fine cotton hairs start to pull away from the shirt, or stand out from the main stitching. I've noticed this across all RL polos, even new ones in stores, whereas Pima Cotton will never pill, they just stain easily - sigh I'll just make my own stupid pony sign - lols Nope mine hasn't pilled and hasn't lost much colour in wash. I know my blue one is showing some signs of wear in the material. I've washed them good 20 or so times. Also on medium or slow wash cycle and also cold water and i hang them inside out in the sun or under cover. So maybe it could be something to do with how you wash your clothes? Tumble try will wear them out quicker obviously too.