I’ve been raving about Spanx sweat tops and bottoms. Spanx makes excellent soft and cosy knitted activewear, athleisure looks, and loungewear. Fabrics are a blend of natural (a high percentage of tencel and modal) and synthetic polyester fibres. The rest is polyester. Items have a slight tech fabric integrity, but with the breathability of cotton.
To replenish my loungewear capsule, I bought three Spanx tops and bottoms that I can mix and match. They drape well, feel heavenly against the skin, and are easy to launder and pack for a trip. Very comfortable, and come in great colours.
Unfortunately, the quality has not held up. After three months, the fabric started to pill, which I didn’t think was possible given the nature of the fabric content. Some pieces have pilled more than others. Although the pilling is gentle, it’s there nonetheless and annoying. Items look older than they should. My Spanx items are in heavy rotation because I wear loungewear daily. They are laundered frequently and hung on hangers to dry. I do not tumble dry the items. I had hoped for better quality.
My old cotton flannel lounge pants from J.Crew look great. My old cotton lounge top from Athleta has held up well too. I’m disappointed with the quality of Spanx loungewear and intend to take it up with the brand. I love the way the fabric feels on my skin so I’ll continue to wear the items at home.
How have your Spanx comfy sweats held up?
