Questions? Leave a comment below! Soft cotton gauze wide-leg pants. · Elasticized paperbag waist. · Front slant pockets. · #617962 · #617962. Cotton gauze, or crinkle gauze as many retailers like to refer to it, is what I consider as the softer cousin of linen. Both fabrics are breathable, hypoallergenic, and perfect for your summer wardrobe. But where linen wins in durability (from a tighter weave), cotton gauze wins in flexibility. Both seriously good qualities, but I’m a sucker for that soft, stretchy feel.