The right maternity basics will keep you stylish and comfortable throughout your entire pregnancy. The challenge is finding maternity essentials that stay soft, supportive, and comfortable without stretching or losing their shape after repeated use and washing cycles.
Not all maternity clothing is designed for long-term wear. Lower-quality fabrics can lose their shape quickly as your body changes throughout pregnancy and postpartum, especially with frequent wear and repeated washing. Because maternity basics are everyday essentials, they need to do more than just stretch. They should also hold their shape and fit comfortably as your body changes.
What Is The Best Material For Maternity Clothes?
The best maternity clothes are soft, stretchy, and have the right amount of gentle support for your changing body. Larken’s maternity clothes and all-in-one nursing and pumping bra are made to handle the constant wear that comes with pregnancy and postpartum. Instead of stiff seams, bulky hardware, or fabrics that lose their shape, we use soft, high-quality materials with strong recovery, so each piece stretches and moves with your body when needed, then returns to its original shape after wear.
What Maternity Clothes Hold Their Shape?
Maternity clothes with supportive, stretchy bands and durable construction will be comfortable throughout pregnancy and still fit well postpartum. We designed our maternity clothing with durability in mind so they stretch as your body changes, while still holding their shape after repeated wear. You can wear the same maternity basics everyday without worrying about them losing support or softness, and can be a wardrobe staple even after pregnancy. By avoiding bulky seams and unnecessary hardware, our clothing won’t irritate or scratch your sensitive skin.
Tips To Keep Maternity Clothing In Great Shape
It’s usually best to wash maternity clothes in cold water and on a gentle cycle to prevent stretching or fading. Our clothes are also dryer friendly. Avoid harsh detergents. Rotating your maternity wardrobe and giving pieces a break between wears also helps preserve their shape.
Why It’s Important To Invest In High Quality Maternity Clothes
Rather than purchasing a lot of inexpensive items, buying in a few quality maternity basics that are designed to last for years, is a better investment. Our signature MicroModal fabric used in several products like our tanks and leggings is made from sustainably sourced beechwood fibers that are spun into a fine, tight-knit yarn for extra comfort. MicroModal fabric is cool to the touch, breathable, and incredibly durable. It’s washer and dryer friendly, pilling resistant, and keeps its shape and color wash after wash, so your favorite pieces stay like new for years. You can mix and match our maternity pieces for all day and night comfort, as vacation essentials, or with a blazer at the office. Shop all our maternity basics:
- The Larken X, an all-in-one nursing and pumping bra
- The Signature Tank
- High-Rise Briefs
- The Signature High-Waisted Leggings
- CloudLuxe Classic Pajama Set
- CloudLuxe Nightshirt
FAQs
What makes maternity clothes hold their shape over time?
Maternity basics that keep their shape are made with high-quality fabrics that offer both stretch and recovery. Reinforced seams, supportive bands, and durable construction keep maternity clothes from stretching out, so they stay comfortable through pregnancy and postpartum.
Do maternity leggings lose shape after repeated washing?
Our maternity leggings provide gentle support and have excellent stretch and recovery so they will maintain their fit through years of wear.
Will maternity tops stretch out during pregnancy?
Larken’s maternity tops are designed to stretch and recover with your growing bump and changing body, and the material is buttery soft so it won’t irritate your sensitive skin.
Can maternity basics still fit well postpartum?
Larken’s maternity basics are designed to transition from pregnancy and be postpartum wardrobe staples long after your baby arrives.
Which layering pieces work year-round for nursing moms?
For nursing moms, Larken’s tank and high-waisted leggings are versatile pieces that are comfortable and stylish all year-round.
