Fabric & Fit Behaviour
Two garments can have the same measurements but feel completely different depending on the fabric. Understanding how different fabrics sit, move, drape, and shape across the body helps you choose the styles that feel right for your comfort, movement and personal preferences.
NATURAL FIBRES (LINEN, COTTON)
How they feel:
- Minimal Stretch
- Hold their shape.
- Light, breathable comfort.
- Firmer structure
How they affect fit:
- May feel more fitted across the bust or hips
- Create clean, tailored lines
- Provide movement when cut in flowy silhouettes
RAYON & VISCOSE BLENDS
How they feel:
- Soft drape
- Gentle movement
- Naturally fluid
How they affect fit:
- Offer relaxed comfort even in softly fitted designs
- Skim curves without clinging
- Feel light, airy and effortless
STRETCH FABRICS (ELASTANE, SPANDEX BLENDS)
How they feel:
- Flexible
- Comfortable
- Move with your body
How they affect fit:
- Contour smoothly
- Offer room for movement
- Allow you to choose your usual preferred size comfortably, even when the garment measurements sit close to your own.
SHIRRING, ELASTIC & ADJUSTABILITY
How they feel:
- Soft and accommodating
- Adaptive
- Naturally comfortable
How they affect fit:
- Add easy stretch to fitted styles
- Feel forgiving through areas like the bust, waist or back
- Naturally comfortable
FABRIC + FIT CATEGORIES
- Flexible Fit: Works beautifully with elastic, shirring and adjustable features
- Relaxed Fit: Enhanced by the fluid drape of rayon/viscose
- Softly Fitted: Works well with both natural fibres and gentle drape fabrics
- Structured Fitted: Best with linen and cotton for defined shaping
- Fitted: Stretch fabrics offer smooth contouring and movement.
WHY THIS MATTERS
Fabric can completely change how a measurement “feels” on your body:
Two size 14 garments may measure the same across the bust — but feel different simply because of the fabric’s behaviour.
Understanding fabric helps you choose the style that feels right for your comfort, shape, and personal style.