I recently bought these to use as part of a costume and they were perfect. Her texture really helped achieve the look I was trying to achieve. My daughters wore them to three dress rehearsals and then to three concerts in a row. I have washed them in the washing machine (in a small mesh bag for delicate fabrics) and hung them to dry. They have held up very well. They seem pretty tough. We will certainly be able to use them again. Good product!