Stretch Cotton
Stretch Cotton Garments
With its soft blend of 95% cotton and 5% spandex, Stretch Cotton combines breathability with a four-way stretch for increased comfort. Stretch Cotton garments fit more snugly than other styles, helping to reduce their external visibility and stay in place better. This new design delivers cool comfort and support while stretch polyester mesh side panels dry quickly and allow airflow.
For men, design features include shorter sleeves, a soft elastic waistband, a supportive brief-style bottom, semi-flat performance seams, tagless labels, and lower crew and v-neck options.
For women, design features include a redesigned sleeve to eliminate excess fabric under the arm, a soft elastic waistband, simple silky binding, hems without lace, semi-flat performance seams, tagless labels, and customized fits for average or full bust and lower or natural waist. Styles include crossover, maternity, and chemise tops; and natural waist, lower waist, and mid-calf bottoms.
Maternity and Crossover Garments
The maternity chemise-style top features side gathers. These gathers and the stretchy fabric help to accommodate a growing belly while maintaining a close fit and avoiding excess fabric. The tops are available in average and full bust sizes. The maternity bottom features an extra-wide stretch mesh front panel for increased comfort and close fit.
For nursing mothers, the crossover top and signature stretch provide easy access and a close fit, while the mesh side panels help to keep the wearer cool and dry. Crossover tops are also available in average and full bust sizes.
Updated Mid-Calf Garment Bottom
The mid-calf bottom in Stretch Cotton fabric features an extra-wide waistband made of stretch mesh. The leg cuffs and inner-leg panels are made of the same stretch mesh fabric for better airflow and faster drying time. Benefits of mid-calf bottoms include extra warmth and reduced visibility of lines beneath clothing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What new garment styles and sizing are being released in 2026?
In 2026, the open sleeve top design will be released in Stretch Cotton fabric for women and men. Additionally, women’s garments in Stretch Cotton fabric will transition to a new sizing system that matches Dry Stretch and Light Nylon products.
When can I purchase the Stretch Cotton open sleeve top?
US and Canada
Women’s tops will be available in stores on March 3, 2026. Online purchasing will soon follow.
Men’s tops are expected to be available in store and online early summer 2026.
International
Women’s and men’s tops will be made available outside the US and Canada by the end of 2026.
Why is there new sizing for women?
Sizing has been improved to make women’s garments more comfortable. Other benefits of the new sizing will include greater size consistency across fabrics, alignment with industry sizing standards, and a more tailored fit for a wider range of sisters.
All women’s garment styles will transition to the new sizing over time.
Will my usual sizes and styles of garments be available?
There will continue to be a sleeved women’s chemise top available in the new sizing.
The old sizing of Stretch Cotton will only be available based on remaining inventory. During this period while both old and new sizing are available, please refer to the sizing chart for each product to ensure the best fit.
How do I identify which garments have the new sizing?
Look for the yellow sticker (shown below) on the product images and on packaging. If a product does not have this sticker, it follows the old sizing.
What styles have been added, discontinued, or are still available?
Added
- Women’s Stretch Cotton open sleeve crossover top
- Women’s Stretch Cotton open sleeve maternity top
- Women’s Stretch Cotton open sleeve chemise top
Discontinued
- Women’s Stretch Cotton crossover top with standard sleeves
- Women’s Stretch Cotton maternity chemise top with standard sleeves
Still available
- Women’s Stretch Cotton chemise top
- Women’s Stretch Cotton natural waist bottoms
- Women’s Stretch Cotton lower waist bottoms
- Women’s Stretch Cotton mid-calf bottoms
- Women’s Stretch Cotton maternity bottoms
Will the new sizing or open sleeve style be used in other fabrics?
In the coming years, new garment styles and sizing will be implemented in additional fabrics.