All 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

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