Fade
Gradual lightening or loss of colour in a garment due to washing, sunlight exposure, or age. In vintage and denim reselling, fade is often desirable — selvedge denim and work wear develop distinctive fade patterns from wear. In other contexts (bright prints, dark basics), fade is a defect requiring disclosure. Describe fade specifically: 'even all-over fade consistent with age' versus 'uneven fading to the right shoulder'.
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