What’s the difference between sweatpants and joggers?
Typically, joggers are for athletics while sweatpants are for lounging. You can, of course, lounge in joggers and work out in sweatpants, but the thicker, heavier material of sweatpants lends itself perfectly to sitting around, staying warm, and chilling. The more breathable, flexible structure of joggers makes them a great fitness choice.
In addition to their thinner fabric, joggers are usually also more slim-fitting than sweatpants and usually have a drawstring waistband and tight leg cuffs so as not to interfere with your workout.
What should I look for in a pair of sweatpants?
If there’s any piece of clothing you should be comfy AF in, it’s sweatpants. So whatever comfort means to you is what you should look for—maybe you prefer pockets, maybe you want to go sans drawstring, maybe you want a super-slouchy fit that you can pair with an oversize hoodie, or maybe, if you’re more street-style-leaning, you want to go for a structured style that looks great with a tee.
What’s the best fit and material for sweatpants?
Comfort is everything when it comes to sweatpants. You don’t want to go too tight, lest you’re left with really slim-fitting, thick pants. Something baggy and relaxed is always good; if it has an adjustable waistband so that you can make it tighter or looser as needed, even better. As far as material goes, that’s a matter of preference. Fleece is supersoft but might get too warm. Cotton is a safe bet. And if you have the funds to go the cashmere route—you’re going to be lounging like a king.
What are the best brands for sweatpants?
Well, all 20 brands listed above are the ones we consider to be the very best within the wide, wide market of sweatpants that exists, but if you want us to narrow it down even more, we’re happy to oblige.
If you want to go the classic, athletic route, you can’t go wrong with industry titans like Nike and Adidas or relative newcomers like Reigning Champ and Mack Weldon. For luxurious sweatpants, Brunello Cucinelli is undefeated, and for a classic pair of baggy, comfy, cozy sweats, go for brands that excel in simple, high-quality designs, like Abercrombie, L.L.Bean, and Hanes.
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