Hey everyone, Amanda here!

If you've been part of our community for a while, you'll know our Organic Cotton Leggings have been nearly impossible to keep in stock. They've quickly become one of our best-sellers – and for good reason. The cloud-like softness of our organic cotton, the perfect amount of stretch, the breathability... these sustainable leggings really are something special.

But over the past few months, I've received more and more messages from you that all sounded similar:

"Amanda, I LOVE your organic cotton leggings. The fabric feels like a dream against my skin. But after a few hours, I find myself constantly pulling them up, and it's driving me crazy!"

This feedback got me thinking about the journey of these leggings and what they've become.

From 'inactive wear' to everyday essential

When I first designed these organic cotton leggings, my vision was very specific: to create the perfect 'inactive wear' for working from home, gentle walks, and relaxed days – a deliberate alternative to restrictive activewear typically made from synthetic materials.

As someone who personally struggles with sensory sensitivity, comfort was my absolute top priority. I wanted to use breathable natural fibers that would be kind to your skin, instead of the polyester and nylon blends that dominate the leggings market. That's why I chose organic cotton and intentionally avoided elastic in the waistband (my own body simply can't handle that tight feeling across my stomach).

What I didn't anticipate was how many of you would love the cloud-like comfort so much that you'd want to wear them for everything, completely replacing your synthetic leggings for all-day, everyday wear. You weren't just lounging in them – you were living in them, appreciating the way your skin could breathe throughout the day without the sweaty, clingy feeling that polyester often creates.

This was a wonderful surprise, but it meant that the original design needed a thoughtful enhancement – one that would improve functionality without compromising that cloud-like feeling of natural organic cotton that made you fall in love with them in the first place.

Small change, big difference

I called our garment technician, and we got to work.

After weeks of prototyping, wear-testing, and honestly a few frustrating failures, we found a solution so elegantly simple I couldn't believe we hadn't thought of it sooner: a twin stitch at the top of the waistband that creates just enough structure to keep the organic cotton leggings securely in place without adding any uncomfortable pressure.

Our team has been wear-testing them extensively (the perks of working at Not Basics!), and I can confirm they feel noticeably more secure while maintaining that cloud-like comfort you've come to expect from our sustainable cotton leggings.

When can you get your hands on these improved organic leggings?

All newly stocked Organic Cotton Leggings will feature this improved waistband design, including our upcoming shade launching end of the month (more on this VERY soon).

We've opened pre-orders for select colours, simply visit our Organic Cotton Leggings collection page and look for the "Pre-Order" option on eligible products.

This update perfectly captures what we're all about at Not Basics – continuously refining and improving our organic cotton leggings based on your real experiences, without ever compromising on comfort or quality.

Have you tried our Organic Cotton Leggings yet? We'd love to hear your thoughts on this update in the comments below!

With love,

Amanda x