These maternity pants are a collaboration between Akachan Honpo and World, featuring an elastic waistband. They have a clean look, so I wore them for office casual work attire during my maternity period. I wore them often outside of work as well, so they're very versatile! The fabric is smooth and stretchy, making them easy to walk in! They are size M, but they felt a bit large. The belly area stretches quite a bit! Color: Navy As far as I can see, there are no noticeable pills, but there are small, cut fibers on both the right and left sides of the elastic waistband area. (See photos 3, 4, and 5) They are in an area that would be covered by a top, but please understand that these are used items and have been stored at home. By the way, I do not have any pets or smoke.