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Browse all ESSENTIALS sweatpants →Kids Classic Sweatpant
The verdict
Fit
Expect the classic relaxed silhouette scaled to kids sizing with room to grow, similar to the adult classic fit.
Quality
Should reflect the brand's standard fleece quality, which is generally solid, though any kids' sweatpant sees faster wear than adult use.
Is the price fair?
At $120, this is the most accessible entry point into the brand's kids line, though still well above mainstream kids sweatpant pricing.
Best for
Parents wanting the brand's classic look for a child without paying for a more elaborate kids silhouette.
Care
Machine wash cold and expect more frequent washing given typical kids' wear.
What owners report about ESSENTIALS sweatpants
One owner's year-long wear report found the fleece held up well: no pilling on the thighs and no thinning at the knees after regular winter wear, with the boxy-at-first fit relaxing into a straighter drape after repeated washing. The main complaint was the waistband, which stretches noticeably over a day of wear and only tightens back up after washing. Care guides separately flag the fabric as delicate, recommending an inside-out cold hand wash rather than a machine wash and dry to avoid shrinkage or print damage.
- Strengths
- A long-term owner reported no pilling on the thighs or thinning at the knees even after a year of regular winter wear.
- Watch out for
- The waistband is reported to stretch noticeably over the course of a day and only tighten back up after washing.
- Sizing
- The cut starts boxy and wide in the leg and relaxes into a straighter drape after repeated washing and wear.
About ESSENTIALS's sweatpants line as a whole. Sources: Essentials Fear of God Sweatpants Review: 1 Year Later · How to Wash Fear of God Essentials? | Crepslocker
