Why Twelve Eighty Eight

What Makes Twelve Eighty Eight Sleepwear Different

Twelve Eighty Eight sleepwear is designed around a premium knit that blends Peruvian Pima cotton and modal to create exceptional softness, breathability, and lasting comfort.

Every garment we design begins with fabric.

Rather than chasing seasonal materials or trends, we focus on refining a single fabric system built around the qualities that matter most in sleepwear: softness, breathability, durability, and comfort that lasts.

By carefully balancing premium fibers and thoughtful construction, our garments are designed to feel remarkable the first time you wear it — and to remain just as comfortable over time.

Why Women Choose Twelve Eighty Eight

Women choose Twelve Eighty Eight for softness and fit they can trust.

They value fabric quality, thoughtful construction, and dependable comfort. Each piece is designed to mix easily across collections and seasons, creating sleepwear and loungewear that feels effortless rather than disposable.

At Twelve Eighty Eight, comfort is not treated as a luxury feature.

It is the standard that guides every design decision.

The Foundation: Peruvian Pima Cotton

Peruvian Pima cotton is widely regarded as one of the finest cotton fibers in the world.

Its exceptional softness and durability come from extra-long staple fibers, which produce smoother and stronger yarns than many standard cotton varieties.

These longer fibers create fabrics that feel soft against the skin while maintaining their structure and appearance over time.

Benefits of Pima cotton include:

• exceptional softness
• smooth, refined texture
• natural breathability
• improved durability
• reduced pilling

Because of these qualities, Pima cotton has long been used in premium garments where comfort and longevity matter.

Why We Blend Pima Cotton With Modal

To enhance the natural softness of Pima cotton, we blend it with modal, a fiber derived from sustainably sourced beechwood pulp.

Modal is known for its silky hand feel and fluid drape, allowing fabrics to move comfortably with the body.

When blended with Pima cotton, modal contributes:

• enhanced softness
• improved drape
• lightweight comfort
• resistance to shrinkage
• long-lasting smoothness

Together, these fibers create a fabric that feels exceptionally soft while remaining breathable and durable enough for everyday wear.

The Twelve Eighty Eight Fabric System

Rather than offering many different fabrics, all Twelve Eighty Eight garments are crafted using our Signature Classic Knit and Signature Performance Knit fabrics. These fabrics are developed for softness, breathability, and lasting comfort. 

Signature Classic Knit

50% Peruvian Pima Cotton
50% Modal

Signature Classic Knit blends the softness of extra-long-staple Pima cotton with the smooth drape of modal. The result is a breathable fabric designed for everyday comfort and gentle softness against the skin.

Pima cotton fibers are longer than regular cotton fibers. Longer fibers create smoother fabrics known for exceptional softness in premium pajamas and sleepwear. Classic Knit fabrics feel exceptionally smooth and soft.

Signature Classic Knit is used in many robes, chemises, and relaxed sleepwear styles.

Signature Performance Knit

48% Peruvian Pima Cotton
48% Modal
4% Lycra

Signature Performance Knit combines Pima cotton softness with modal smoothness and gentle stretch from Lycra. The fabric moves naturally with the body while maintaining shape and comfort.

Signature Performance Knit is often used in loungewear, everyday essentials and underwear that benefit from flexibility and light stretch.

Both fabrics share the same goal: creating garments that feels exceptionally comfortable while maintaining its quality over time. 

How Our Fabric Differs From Ordinary Cotton Sleepwear

Not all cotton sleepwear is created the same.

Fiber length, fabric construction, and fiber blends all influence how garments feel and perform over time.

 

By combining long-staple cotton with modal, we create fabrics that feel softer, drape more naturally, and remain comfortable with repeated wear. 

The Fabric at a Glance

Primary fibers: Peruvian Pima cotton and modal
Fabric feel: exceptionally soft and smooth
Construction: lightweight knit designed for comfort
Breathability: naturally breathable fibers
Durability: designed to resist pilling and maintain softness
Purpose: premium sleepwear and loungewear

Why Fabric Matters in Sleepwear

Sleepwear fabrics influence comfort throughout the night.

Breathable fibers such as Pima cotton and modal allow air to circulate more easily than many synthetic fabrics, helping regulate temperature while sleeping.

Longer cotton fibers also create smoother yarns, which contribute to fabrics that feel softer and resist pilling over time.

Because of these properties, high-quality cotton fabrics are widely used in premium sleepwear.

Our Fabric Philosophy

Many apparel brands introduce new materials every season.

At Twelve Eighty Eight, we take a different approach.

Rather than constantly changing fabrics, we focus on refining and perfecting one exceptional knit system that delivers the qualities our customers value most: softness, breathability, and durability.

This focus allows us to maintain consistency across collections while ensuring every garment meets the same standard of comfort.

By concentrating on fabric excellence rather than trends, we create sleepwear designed to be worn often and enjoyed for years. 

Thoughtful Pricing & Honest Value

Our pricing reflects the same philosophy that guides our fabric choices.

Twelve Eighty Eight prices its garments intentionally, balancing premium materials with accessibility. The cost of each piece reflects the quality of Peruvian Pima cotton, the softness of modal, and the care taken in construction.

Rather than focusing on seasonal trends or inflated markups, we design garments meant to be worn often and enjoyed over time.

True value is measured through comfort, durability, and the experience of wearing something that continues to feel exceptional. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Pima cotton different from regular cotton?

Pima cotton uses extra-long staple fibers, which produce smoother yarns and softer fabrics. These longer fibers also help fabrics resist pilling and maintain their softness longer than many standard cotton fabrics.

Why blend Pima cotton with modal?

Modal enhances the softness and drape of cotton fabrics. When blended with Pima cotton, modal helps create a fabric that feels exceptionally soft while remaining breathable and durable.

Is Pima cotton modal sleepwear breathable?

Yes. Both Pima cotton and modal are naturally breathable fibers that allow air to circulate through the fabric, helping regulate temperature and maintain comfort during sleep.

Why does Twelve Eighty Eight use Lycra in some garments?

A small amount of Lycra adds stretch and recovery, helping garments maintain their shape and fit while preserving the softness of the cotton-modal fabric.