Independent Trading Co Sweatpants and Joggers: Size Chart and Fit Guide

Fit questions are the single most common pre-purchase question on any fleece bottom, branded or not. Independent Trading Co runs a slightly different fit story across its sweatpants and its jogger cuts, and getting that right on your product page saves a support message and a possible return. Here is what to know and what to tell your buyers.

General Fit Notes for Both Pieces

• Wave Wash Sweatpants (relaxed cut). Runs true to size for most buyers. The pre-washed fabric has slightly more give than an unwashed fleece, so it will not feel stiff on arrival.
• Midweight Performance Joggers (tapered cut). Runs closer to the body through the thigh and ankle. Buyers who prefer a looser leg opening, or who are between sizes, should size up.

Where to Find the Exact Size Chart

Independent Trading Co updates its measurement specs by style and by production run, so the most accurate size chart for each piece lives on the individual product page inside the shop rather than in a single static chart. Both products list waist, inseam, and leg opening measurements by size directly on the product listing.

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Writing a Fit Note That Actually Reduces Returns

A short, specific fit note on the product page does more work than a generic "true to size" tag. Working examples:

• "Relaxed fit, runs true to size. Order your normal size for a slightly loose leg."
• "Tapered fit through the thigh and ankle. Order one size up if you prefer a looser leg opening or wear thermal layers underneath."
• "Pre-washed fabric, does not shrink further after the first wash the way an unwashed cotton fleece might."

Handling Size Exchanges Without Carrying Inventory

Because every unit prints on demand rather than pulling from stock, an exchange means the buyer reorders the correct size rather than swapping from a shelf. Posting a clear fit note up front, and pointing buyers to the exact size chart on the product page before checkout, is the highest-leverage way to keep exchange requests low.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Independent Trading Co sweatpants run small or large?

The Women's Wave Wash Sweatpants run true to size in a relaxed cut. The Men's Midweight Performance Joggers run tapered and closer to the body, so buyers between sizes often size up.

Where do I find the exact measurements?

On the individual product page in your shop. Independent Trading Co lists waist, inseam, and leg opening by size directly on each listing.

Do these shrink after washing?

The Wave Wash Sweatpants use a pre-washed finish, so they are less prone to further shrinkage than an unwashed fleece. Following the standard cold-wash, low-dry care instructions is still the safest approach.

Is there a hoodie in the same size range?

The catalog does not currently carry an Independent Trading Co hoodie. For a matching hoodie in a similar weight, the Bear Grips Comfort Soft Hoodie and the Champion performance hoodie run in a comparable unisex size range.