Aloha Donald! 🌺 We appreciate you sharing this feedback, especially since you’ve enjoyed your previous pair for so many years. Our dye process has changed from pigment dye to reactive dye. Rather than sitting on top of the fabric, reactive dye blends into the fibers, so the color is designed to remain more consistent instead of naturally fading to that lighter shade over time. We understand you prefer the look of your older shorts and appreciate you giving us the opportunity to explain the difference. 🤙🏼