I love these sheets and that is why I purchased 3 more sets. I bought 2 sets of them 3 years ago and they are still in excellent condition. I wash sheets once a week and I have alternated the two sets since I bought them. They don't fade. There is zero fraying. They are still as soft as they were when I first received them. I would recommend these sheets to anyone who likes soft sheets. I just hope they never discontinue them.