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Women's Size Chart

Size US Bust (in) Waist (in) Hip (in) Inseam (in)
XS 0–2 31–33 24–26 34–36 28
S 4–6 33–35 26–28 36–38 29
M 8–10 35–37 28–30 38–40 30
L 12–14 37–39 30–32 40–42 30.5
XL 16–18 39–42 32–35 42–44 31

Men's Size Chart

Size Chest (in) Waist (in) Hip (in) Inseam (in)
S 34–36 28–30 34–36 30
M 38–40 32–34 38–40 31
L 42–44 36–38 42–44 32
XL 46–48 40–42 46–48 33

Socks Size Chart

Size Women's Shoe Size Men's Shoe Size
S 5–7
M 7.5–9.5 6–8
L 10–12 8.5–11
XL 11.5–13

Size Chart

The best fabric blend for dance briefs like the Bloch Aquila High Waist Briefs
needs to feel:

  • Soft

    No chafing

  • Breathable

    Sweat-safe

  • Stretchy

    High movement

  • Sleek

    Under leotards or costumes

  • Secure

    Light compression, doesn't ride up

Best Fabric Blend for This Use Case

Why 100% Cotton or High Cotton Blends Fall Short
  • 100% cotton = no stretch, absorbs moisture (gets soggy)
  • 95/5 cotton/spandex = okay for loungewear, not great for dance

Polyester blends = common but not non-toxic, traps sweat

Alternatives (if TENCEL is hard to get)
  • Modal / Organic Cotton / Spandex = also soft and stretchy
  • Bamboo Viscose / Organic Cotton / Spandex = similar feel, but check for chemical processing
What You Should Ask a Supplier For

“I'm creating dance briefs for preteens and teens. I need a fabric that’s soft, breathable, slightly compressive, and doesn’t shift with movement. Prefer a blend like TENCEL/organic cotton/spandex or similar. Must be non-toxic, ideally GOTS or OEKO-TEX certified.”

Want help emailing KenDor or any U.S. supplier to ask for swatches or samples of that specific blend? I can write that message and prep a fit checklist for your sample maker too.

You said:

Okay is that product non-toxic and tested for everything bad?

ChatGPT said:

Yes — TENCEL™ Lyocell / Organic Cotton / Spandex blends like the one from KenDor Textiles (T7148) are among the cleanest and safest fabric options available, if certified properly.

Let’s break it down so you’re 100% clear on what’s in — and what’s not:

What Makes This Blend Safe (When Certified)

1. TENCEL™ Lyocell

  • Produced by Lenzing using a closed-loop process
  • No toxic solvents or heavy chemicals used
  • Certified biodegradable and compostable
  • Naturally breathable and hypoallergenic
  • OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified when sourced properly

2. Organic Cotton

  • Grown without pesticides, herbicides, or GMOs
  • Often GOTS-certified = no toxic dyes, bleaches, or finishes
  • Gentle on sensitive skin

3. Spandex (6%)

  • It’s a synthetic component, yes — but at this small %, it's mainly for stretch and recovery
  • You want this in briefs or dancewear to avoid sagging and shifting

If the fabric is OEKO-TEX or GOTS certified, even the spandex component has passed rigorous toxicity and residue tests

What Tests It Passes (When OEKO-TEX or GOTS Certified)

PFAS-free

Formaldehyde-free

Heavy metals

Azo dyes

Pesticides

Allergenic and carcinogenic dyes

Flame retardants

Endocrine disruptors

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