Fabric comparison
Meadow Dress and Blossom Skirt are both cut from muslin cotton, the loosely woven fabric that lets air move through the gaps in the weave. The Meadow Dress is Epic's double-layer version, built for a bit more structure and coverage. The Blossom Skirt is typically a single layer, trading some of that coverage for an even lighter, airier feel.
By Vanessa & Bob, Epic in Bali · Updated 5 September 2026
| Meadow Dress | Blossom Skirt | |
|---|---|---|
| Fibre and construction | The Meadow Dress is Epic's double-layer muslin cotton, woven with an open, loose structure and pre-washed so it arrives soft. Seams are flat, and it's finished with child-safe dyes and no harsh finishes. | The Blossom Skirt is typically a single layer of the same open-weave muslin cotton, without Epic's second layer underneath. |
| Breathability | Two layers of open weave still let plenty of air through, just slightly less than a single layer would. | One layer of muslin is about as breathable as cotton gets, since there's nothing between the weave and the air. |
| Weight and feel | The extra layer gives the Meadow Dress more body, so it drapes with a little structure and covers well on its own. | A single layer keeps the Blossom Skirt noticeably lighter, though it can run sheer, so some parents add a slip or leggings underneath. |
| Hot weather performance | In heat, the open weave keeps warmth from building up under the Meadow Dress, and it dries quickly after a wash. | The Blossom Skirt dries even faster after a wash, and the thinner layer feels cooler in direct heat. |
| Softness and durability | Muslin softens with every wash, and the second layer gives the Meadow Dress a little more resistance to daily wear. Creasing is normal for muslin and isn't a flaw. | The Blossom Skirt softens the same way wash after wash, though a single layer can show wear sooner under heavy daily use. |
| Best for | The Meadow Dress suits everyday wear where a bit more coverage and structure help, from a morning walk to an afternoon nap. | The Blossom Skirt suits the hottest days and layering, when the lightest possible feel matters most. |
Choose Meadow Dress if you want a muslin piece with more structure and coverage for daily wear.
Choose Blossom Skirt if you want the lightest, airiest muslin feel for hot days or layering underneath something else.