My daughter used this twice during her 6th-grade swimming class. The elastic has no stretch and it's relatively clean (^.^) There's no fading either! Please refer to the third photo. There's a slight thread fraying on the bottom part of the towel, if you look closely, but I don't think it's very noticeable. Please understand that there may be folding creases due to home storage. - Color: Purple, polka dot pattern - Material: Towel fabric - Design: With buttons, elastic waist - Features: Stripe design, pop pattern - Use: For beach, pool, after bath Thank you for looking.