Buying guide
Muslin is a solid alternative to seersucker for hot weather. Where seersucker uses a puckered weave, muslin uses a loose, open weave that lets air pass through the cloth easily. Epic's double-layer muslin cotton arrives pre-washed soft, has flat seams, dries quickly, and keeps softening with every wash.
By Vanessa & Bob, Epic in Bali · Updated 7 October 2026
Seersucker is a classic warm-weather fabric, but muslin does a similar job in its own way. Instead of a puckered surface, muslin uses a loose, open weave that lets air move through instead of sitting flat against the skin. We're Vanessa and Bob, and we pick muslin cotton pieces for Epic because of how it breathes and keeps softening wash after wash.
A one-piece that's quick to get on a wriggly baby and keeps the open weave right against bare arms and legs on hot days.
A simple base layer in the same double-layer muslin, light enough to wear alone in the heat or under something thin at night.
A top-and-bottom set gives two light layers instead of one bodysuit, handy if your toddler runs warm.
A dress cut loose around the legs, an airy option for a toddler who wants to move on a hot day.
They work differently. Seersucker uses a puckered weave that holds the fabric away from the skin, while muslin uses a loose, open weave that lets air pass straight through. Both are hot-weather cotton choices, just built differently.
No. They arrive pre-washed, and the fabric keeps getting softer with every wash from there. Wash cold on a gentle cycle and skip the fabric softener and high heat to keep it that way.