I am very careful when washing black clothes: it is always COLD WATER, GENERAL and DARK DETERGENTS and then a DELICATE WATER in the dryer. This shirt came from the first wash with faded edges on the collar, cuffs and placket. I've worn black Amanti cotton blend shirts in the past and haven't had this problem - they stayed jet black for years as the fabric wore through the outerwear! However, the fit is PERFECT - it's not just a "tight" fit, it's a CUSTOM FIT! I would buy this shirt in any color available if I could believe I could trust the fabric.