Soft fabric, enough nice forgiving stretch and super comfortable. Im 60 the only complaint is all supposed high waisted jeans only go up under my belly button so they look just like Mom jeans instead. Ive yet to find a pair that when high enough; this brand was no different but I still love them. I just had a baby and my abdominals haven't gone back in yet LOL this will work until they do. Ill be back for more when I lose my postpartum weight also!