I love the thickness and color fastness of these tights! This white stays bright white even after multiple washes. We didn't experience any real shrinkage, I didn't notice anything. However, there are holes that my daughter pulled on to put on those lovely tight tights, near the top of the thigh and such. I had to show her how to shrink down to her toes and then tighten her leg like a very long sock. Then it would be easier for her to put them on herself and we wouldn't have those holes. All my fault. This is an excellent quality set. I'm so tired of buying tights that fade or just aren't warm enough. It is wonderful. Please just learn from my mistake and let your girls pull them right.