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Browse all ESSENTIALS sweatpants →Flannel Lounge Pant
The verdict
Fit
Expect the brand's roomy, relaxed lounge fit, with flannel fabric offering a bit more give than the classic fleece sweatpant.
Quality
Should deliver a soft, brushed flannel feel typical of lounge fabrics, adequate for at-home wear rather than daily heavy use.
Is the price fair?
$155 is high for a flannel lounge pant category-wide; here it's mostly the brand name driving the price.
Best for
Someone wanting a soft flannel alternative to this brand's standard fleece sweatpant.
Care
Machine wash cold and skip high heat drying to protect the flannel's texture.
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
