More colors in our original legging! Literally no other changes.
Look, this is a long ass description for a pair of leggings. But a lot of thought that prioritized lived experience in a plus-size body went into these leggings. So I want to make sure our customers understand all the ways that unique perspective informed the design and construction of the product:
The leggings were developed on a sample size 3X or 22/24.
Our graded measurements are based on the fullest fit model silhouette available.
The wide, high-rise waistband of the leggings is reinforced to reduce shifting and rolling.
The back waistband is slightly pointed to reduce pulling and tightness on the backside. It wasn't an aesthetic choice, but we've been told this contouring also nicely accentuates the peach. You're welcome!
We chose to use a diamond gusset to improve range of motion and avoid the dreaded ahem dromedary metatarsal effect.
We use flat lock seams for durability, support, and comfort.
We take pockets very seriously, so we gave you three: one on each hip and another on the back waistband. The side pockets are about 5 inches wide at the top, tapering slightly towards the bottom, and 7 inches deep. The back pocket is about 7 inches wide with a 5 inch opening by 4 inches deep with the bottom following the pointed back waistband seam. All pockets were tested to confirm they accommodate a standard sized phone. Note: pocket measurements were taken on a size 3X and may vary slightly by size.
To accommodate as many bodies as possible, we chose a 7/8 length inseam.
But we knew that a fantastic design could only get us so far, though. We also understand that the fabric of a garment can really affect how it performs. It took some searching, but we finally found our unicorn.
The fabric is a 250gsm textile, which is a higher weight than most "standard" leggings.
It has a soft, sleek finish and doesn't feel heavy or hot.
The fabric is engineered specifically for active use and wicks moisture quickly.
It offers four-way, fully opaque/squatproof stretch with medium support.
The fabric is 75% recycled nylon and 25% spandex. It will comfortably hug your body and retain its shape.
For those with ethics and sustainability in mind, it is Oeko-Tex certified.
And if you hate high maintenance clothes as much as I do, you'll appreciate that it is fully machine launderable (wash AND dry).
What does preordering entail?
A preorder discount of 20% off the retail price is currently in effect for all new products in exchange for your payment up front. When everything arrives, it will ship to you for free if you’re in the US or for our standard flat-rate fee if you’re located elsewhere.
Quantities have already been provided to the factory and everything is either actively in production or has already been produced, so we are only able to sell based on those numbers. Our order is expected to ship from the factory to us in January of 2026. This is a very similar timeline to our Kickstarter, which makes us optimistic that we’ll get it and be able able to ship to you in February. That being said, the import landscape has changed somewhat since our first time around, so delays also seem within the realm of possibility. We will post updates on our website as things progress. Pre-order pricing will end the day the first box arrives on my doorstep.
If you need anything between when you place your order and when pre-orders ship, please reach out to us at hello@expanseactive.com. We’ll handle returns and exchanges the same way we did with the Kickstarter—see the FAQs for details. Orders that contain both preorder AND in-stock merchandise will ship in two parts: in-stock immediately, preorder when available.
More colors in our original legging! Literally no other changes.
Look, this is a long ass description for a pair of leggings. But a lot of thought that prioritized lived experience in a plus-size body went into these leggings. So I want to make sure our customers understand all the ways that unique perspective informed the design and construction of the product:
The leggings were developed on a sample size 3X or 22/24.
Our graded measurements are based on the fullest fit model silhouette available.
The wide, high-rise waistband of the leggings is reinforced to reduce shifting and rolling.
The back waistband is slightly pointed to reduce pulling and tightness on the backside. It wasn't an aesthetic choice, but we've been told this contouring also nicely accentuates the peach. You're welcome!
We chose to use a diamond gusset to improve range of motion and avoid the dreaded ahem dromedary metatarsal effect.
We use flat lock seams for durability, support, and comfort.
We take pockets very seriously, so we gave you three: one on each hip and another on the back waistband. The side pockets are about 5 inches wide at the top, tapering slightly towards the bottom, and 7 inches deep. The back pocket is about 7 inches wide with a 5 inch opening by 4 inches deep with the bottom following the pointed back waistband seam. All pockets were tested to confirm they accommodate a standard sized phone. Note: pocket measurements were taken on a size 3X and may vary slightly by size.
To accommodate as many bodies as possible, we chose a 7/8 length inseam.
But we knew that a fantastic design could only get us so far, though. We also understand that the fabric of a garment can really affect how it performs. It took some searching, but we finally found our unicorn.
The fabric is a 250gsm textile, which is a higher weight than most "standard" leggings.
It has a soft, sleek finish and doesn't feel heavy or hot.
The fabric is engineered specifically for active use and wicks moisture quickly.
It offers four-way, fully opaque/squatproof stretch with medium support.
The fabric is 75% recycled nylon and 25% spandex. It will comfortably hug your body and retain its shape.
For those with ethics and sustainability in mind, it is Oeko-Tex certified.
And if you hate high maintenance clothes as much as I do, you'll appreciate that it is fully machine launderable (wash AND dry).
What does preordering entail?
A preorder discount of 20% off the retail price is currently in effect for all new products in exchange for your payment up front. When everything arrives, it will ship to you for free if you’re in the US or for our standard flat-rate fee if you’re located elsewhere.
Quantities have already been provided to the factory and everything is either actively in production or has already been produced, so we are only able to sell based on those numbers. Our order is expected to ship from the factory to us in January of 2026. This is a very similar timeline to our Kickstarter, which makes us optimistic that we’ll get it and be able able to ship to you in February. That being said, the import landscape has changed somewhat since our first time around, so delays also seem within the realm of possibility. We will post updates on our website as things progress. Pre-order pricing will end the day the first box arrives on my doorstep.
If you need anything between when you place your order and when pre-orders ship, please reach out to us at hello@expanseactive.com. We’ll handle returns and exchanges the same way we did with the Kickstarter—see the FAQs for details. Orders that contain both preorder AND in-stock merchandise will ship in two parts: in-stock immediately, preorder when available.
