This material feels almost obscenely soft. Very luxurious feeling to wear. I bought one pair to try as pants for a meditation retreat and they were so comfortable and roomy for prostrations and sitting and walking meditation that I got a second pair. If you do yoga or tai chi or anything where you need room to move and bend, these are your pants. (and they're pretty amazing for just lounging out for Saturday night movies in the family room...) Note - get the sweatshirt or hoodie top too, amazing combo.