When you see 'muslin cotton' in a product name, it's telling you how the fabric is woven, not just what it's made from. Muslin is cotton woven in an open, loose weave, and the small gaps between threads are what make it breathable, lightweight and quick to dry. Epic sources double-layer muslin cotton for our clothes, which is why you'll sometimes see 'double-layer' in a product name too; here's what double-layer muslin cotton actually means if you want the detail. Every piece arrives pre-washed, so it already feels soft rather than stiff, and it's sewn with flat seams and finished with child-safe dyes and no harsh finishes.
That same open weave is also why muslin behaves differently from a regular cotton tee. Air moves through the gaps more easily, so muslin tends to feel cooler against skin than a tightly woven or knit fabric; see why muslin fabric breathes better than regular cotton for the full comparison. Wash it cold on a gentle cycle, then tumble dry low or hang it up, and skip fabric softener and high heat since both work against the softening the weave already does on its own. Our sizes run roughly newborn to 4 years, so the same care routine applies across the whole range.
Muslin isn't the only fabric used in baby clothes, and it isn't always obvious how it differs from a regular cotton knit. If you're weighing muslin against another fabric, it helps to know whether muslin cotton is a natural fabric or a synthetic one before comparing care labels. Expect some creasing in the first few washes, which is normal for this weave and not a quality problem. Epic's range is built around this fabric because the open weave stays breathable and comfortable in warm, humid weather. Epic ships worldwide with tracked delivery and accepts unworn returns within 30 days.