Joggers or leggings at home

Short answer: Joggers are loose, warm and relaxed, while leggings fit close, are light and easy to layer under a long top. Choose by how much you move and how warm you want to be.

Loungewear should be comfortable, not just soft

At home you wear your clothes for many hours and move from sofa to kitchen, to the floor and to bed. That calls for trousers that do not pinch at the waist, do not wrinkle behind the knees and cope with sitting. Both joggers and leggings can manage that, each in its own way. It comes down to cut, fabric thickness and what else you are wearing.

Joggers: loose, warm and free

Joggers have a loose cut and often elastic at the waist and ankles. They leave room for movement, are warm on a cold day and suit floor work, yoga or a trip out to the postbox. The drawback is that they add bulk if you want them under another layer, and the cuffs can get warm in summer. A thin fabric gives slightly cooler comfort, while a thick, brushed fabric gives more warmth.

Leggings: close, light and easy to layer

Leggings fit close to the legs and give a skin like feel. They add very little bulk, so you can wear them under a long top or a pair of shorts, and they are good for home workouts, stretching and cold feet. Choose a quality that does not turn see through at a bent knee and has a soft waistband. See sleepwear if you want the same soft feel for the night.

Warmth and air depend on the fabric

Whatever the shape, the material decides the comfort. Viscose from bamboo is soft and smooth against the skin, has a cool touch, absorbs moisture and does not dry too fast, so you are not clammy if you warm up. A fabric with some stretch moves with you through the day as you switch between sitting and standing. See bamboo underwear for men for a layer that sits quietly under both types.

Fit and layers

Joggers should sit on the hip without hanging low in the crotch, and leggings should lie smooth without rolling down at the waist. Think about what you have on top. With leggings a long top or a loose T-shirt fits, and with joggers a close fitting top, so the whole outfit does not become too big. See also night T-shirt for men for a soft top to combine with.

Our recommendation by situation

Choose joggers if you feel cold, move little and want something loose, or if you need to pop out. Choose leggings if you want to layer, work out at home, or if it is warm and you want something thin. You can also have both and switch with the tasks of the day. Wash at 30 to 40 degrees, turn the garments inside out and avoid fabric softener so the fabric stays soft and breathable.

Frequently asked questions

Are joggers warmer than leggings

Usually yes, because they are looser and often thicker and brushed. Leggings in thin fabric are lighter in summer, on the other hand.

Can I sleep in leggings

Yes, if they are soft, thin and do not pinch at the waist. Preferably choose a style without hard seams.

How do I stop leggings wrinkling at the knees

Choose a size that sits smooth without pinching. Leggings that are too big bunch up, and ones that are too small pull at the fabric.

See our range of bamboo leggings.