Fabric comparison
Meadow Dress and a muslin cotton dress start from the same fabric: cotton woven loose and open, the kind that creases easily and softens more with every wash. The real difference is what happens after the weaving. Meadow Dress is Epic's own build, two layers of that muslin stitched together and pre-washed before it ships, while a muslin cotton dress usually means a single layer of the raw weave.
By Vanessa & Bob, Epic in Bali · Updated 27 August 2026
| Meadow Dress | Muslin Cotton Dress | |
|---|---|---|
| Fibre and construction | Meadow Dress is Epic's double layer muslin cotton, two layers of the same open weave stitched together with flat seams. | A muslin cotton dress is usually a single layer of that same loose, open weave, cut and sewn without the extra layer. |
| Breathability | Air still moves through both layers because the weave underneath stays open, though two layers naturally slow that airflow a little. | One layer of muslin is about as breathable as cotton gets, with nothing between the open weave and the outside air. |
| Weight and feel | It feels a touch more substantial in the hand, with a little more fabric moving when your baby moves. | A single layer feels light and thin, almost weightless, and drapes more loosely on the body. |
| Hot weather performance | The open weave keeps it cool, but the second layer means slightly less airflow than a single layer would give. | This is where a single layer wins outright: less fabric between skin and air, so it stays coolest in the heat. |
| Softness and durability | Epic pre-washes Meadow Dress before it ships, so it arrives soft, and the second layer adds a bit more strength for everyday wear. | Muslin softens with every wash no matter how many layers it has, but a single layer is thinner and may show wear sooner. |
| Best for | Meadow Dress suits daily wear where you want a bit more coverage and a fabric that holds its shape through the day. | A muslin cotton dress suits the hottest days, quick outfit changes, and fast drying between wears. |
Choose Meadow Dress if you want everyday muslin with a bit more body, pre-washed softness from the first wear, and seams built to handle daily changes and naps.
Choose a muslin cotton dress if you want the lightest possible layer for hot days, quick drying between wears, and don't mind the extra creasing that comes with a single loose weave.