There are a lot of variations of this shirt. Meaning that that they are inconsistent. The wash that you get my not look exactly like the wash seen in this pic. This variation is due to the unique process that these tee shirts go through. Some will look more "weathered" than others. But, all of our burnout tees are extra soft and silky. If you've never purchased a burnout before, you need to. It's sure to become one of your favorite garments in that awesome closet of yours.