These belonged to my sister. My guess is that they have been worn and washed once… No pilling or imperfections of any kind. From Lulu: Zoned support to take you from a squat to a lunge. These crops will keep you covered in all the right places. luxtreme® Is sweat-wicking, four-way stretch, and engineered not to shrink features Designed for: Training Lycra®: Added Lycra® fibre for shape retention No front seam: Keeps camel toe in check Drop-in pockets: Snug drop-in pocket keeps your phone in place Storage: Back drop-in pocket in waistband Continuous drawcord: Won't get pulled inside or lost in the wash Rise and inseam: High rise, 23" inseam