Fabric stretch: figured this was the right forum (since it's a pair of "jeans")

[TimelesStyle]

I've read with interest (and learned a lot from) threads about denim stretch, and what to expect, and the guys on this board seem to know a lot about how different fabrics will stretch with wear. Here's a new one:

Light weight cotton poplin pants, in a five pocket "jeans" cut, but the material is 3% polyester. I assume the poly is to help the pants hold their shape seeing how light weight they are, but I'm wondering what that means as far as stretch.

I tried two sizes and a 31 was the right waist, and they looked OK, but they were a bit tight in the leg and seat and not the most comfortable for walking (going on a trip where I'll be walking a lot and sitting on some planes for a lonnnnng time). The 32 was very comfortable, but a little big in the waist.

I picked up the 32, but before committing for sure, I am curious what to expect and whether I'd have been better off with the 31. Were these cotton jeans, I'd have gone 31, but my gut told me to expect less stretch from these, though I welcome opinions either supporting or running contrary to that assumption.

 

[TimelesStyle]

Anyone?

 

[brad-t]

You were the one who had the pants, not us. Poly can be stretchy or rigid. No way to know just by saying "polyester"

 

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[Rosenberg]

Poly is there to make the fabric retain color better. As far as stretch, no way for us to tell.

 

[chronoaug]

I love my lindebeg jeans with 2% stretch. Look/feel/act identical to 100% cotton black denim but have been way more durable and maintained shape through washings and 4 years ago wear. If i happen to be up like 5-10 lbs i can feel it but the waistband will accommodate and if i drop that weight and wash them they'll be back to normal and stay that way. Don't mess with sizing, just get something that looks good on you imo

 

[meso]

Originally Posted by Uncontrol

You were the one who had the pants, not us. Poly can be stretchy or rigid. No way to know just by saying "polyester"

Agreed. The only way to tell for sure is to cut the pants into small squares and send each one to a board member, so we can evaluate.