I have worn the trousers a lot on an active vacation in the tropics and now at home and am impressed by the quality. Yes, they do stain when hand washed, but much less so after the 3rd wash. The important thing for me is that they are comfortable to wear and that they don`t slip even when the (cargo) pockets are full (good, wide elastic band). The seams have also held up well so far (after six months).