sturdy cloth. narrower leg makes me appear taller and thinner.  a fold the waist band down easily and this makes the length of the pant perfect for me. band is also comfortable all the way up- for days that the pt care load requires more bending or stretching--to hide belly. no worries about knotted ties while there is dancing around being done, trying to get them down-we wait too long and drink too much coffee, we nurses.  so, yes, i love this particular product.