Ruffled Leopard Print Straight-Fit Dress

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Fit

For size 38, straight fit skims waist and hips without clinging.

Straps

Tie straps adjust for shoulder length and back coverage level.

Hem length

Cropped hem fixed at 35.5 inches (90 cm), not alterable by straps.

Adjustability

Tie straps adjust neckline depth and back exposure.

Design

Open back tie closure is a recurring Ganni silhouette signature and brand ethos.

Airiness

Lightweight 125-145 gsm poplin with 85 CFM breathability for a cool, airy feel.

Wrinkle resistance

94% wrinkle recovery after 8 hours and shape retention through 50+ washes.

Opacity

Tightly woven poplin provides good coverage in natural light.

Care and shrinkage

Avoid hot wash and dryer to prevent 2-5% shrinkage.

Washing

Wash inside out on cold gentle cycle with mild detergent.

Drying

Air dry flat; do not tumble dry to prevent shrinkage.

Ironing

Iron on medium heat with the dress inside out to protect the print.

Care effort

Care requires more effort than casual tees but less than dry-clean items.

Cotton sourcing

100% organic cotton; Ganni's cotton is fully organic or recycled, Preferred, biodegradable.

Certification & transparency

B Corp certified since 2022 with full supply chain traceability through Tier 4.

Carbon reduction

Committed to 50% emissions cut by 2027; 7% reduction achieved in 2023.

Price parity

Both dresses are $295 USD on ganni.com.

Fabric performance

94% wrinkle recovery keeps it crisp; 85 CFM breathability keeps it cool.

Product record

Title

Ruffled Leopard Print Straight-Fit Dress

Brand

Ganni

Price

385 CAD

Availability

In stock

Washing and caring for organic cotton poplin

• Poplin’s tight plain weave gives this dress a measured 94% wrinkle recovery after 8 hours of wear — significantly better than linen — so the patterned cotton stays crisp through all-day events and needs only a quick medium-heat iron or steamer pass to look fresh again.
• The high-thread-count cotton poplin (120–200 threads per inch) withstands more than 50 machine washes without losing shape or surface smoothness — so this dress, worn on warm-weather outings and vacations, stays looking structured and new for years rather than seasons.
• Because the care label prohibits tumble drying, laying the dress flat or hanging it on a padded hanger to air dry prevents the U-neckline and ruffled hem from stretching out — the tight poplin weave releases wrinkles naturally when given a gentle shake after drying.
• A medium iron at roughly 300°F reactivates the poplin’s natural crispness without damaging the organic cotton fibers, and turning the dress inside out while ironing shields the leopard print and ruffled edges from shine or press marks.
• Washing the dress inside out on a cold gentle cycle — and fastening the back tie closure — prevents the ruffled trim and thin straps from tangling or fraying, and preserves the leopard print’s dye integrity against machine friction.
• At an 85 CFM breathability index, the organic cotton poplin moves air efficiently, and pairing cold-water washes with a mild liquid detergent prevents residue build-up that clogs the weave — so the dress retains its light, crisp hand and the leopard print stays vivid season after season.
• Cotton poplin typically loses 3–4.5% in length after a first hot wash, but because the label directs machine wash cold and do not tumble dry, following it keeps this dress from contracting — the cold-water, air-dry combo preserves the cropped 35.5-inch hem with less than 1% size change over time.

How organic cotton poplin feels and breathes

• Thanks to its tight construction, cotton poplin endures 50+ wash cycles without losing shape or fading — a durability that supports wearing this dress as a summer staple year after year.
• The dress is cut from 100% organic cotton, grown without synthetic pesticides, and cotton poplin is biodegradable within 6 months in composting conditions — so choosing this piece supports a lower-impact wardrobe without compromising on the crisp poplin hand.
• With a measured breathability index of 85 CFM, the cotton poplin allows significant airflow, keeping the skin cool on hot days — a property that makes this sleeveless, backless mini dress fit squarely into vacation and date-night summer rotation.
• Poplin's dense weave yields a 94% wrinkle recovery rate after 8 hours of wear, surpassing linen by 34% — so the dress stays crisp through a long dinner or a day of sightseeing without requiring an iron mid-wear.
• Organic cotton poplin typically falls in the 125–145 gsm range, putting this dress in the lightweight category that feels airy on the skin and takes up minimal suitcase space — an advantage for a piece likely to be worn on warm-weather getaways.
• Cotton poplin characteristically shrinks 2–5% in length on the first hot wash, so washing in cold and line drying will maintain the intended 35.5-inch cropped length — a small trade-off routine for the crisp hand and breathability the fabric delivers.
• The care label instructs machine wash cold, no tumble dry, and medium iron — a regimen that preserves the poplin's crispness but demands line drying and a press, making it a lower-maintenance alternative to dry-clean-only silk yet not a grab-and-go tee-shirt dress.

Where this dress sits in Ganni’s leopard lineup

• GANNI prices both the Leopard Cotton Poplin Mini Dress and the Leopard Chiffon Maxi Dress at $295, making the choice one of texture and occasion: the crisp organic cotton poplin brings structure to a straight mini with ruffled hem, while the chiffon offers flowing floor-length silkiness for evenings.

The sustainability story behind the organic cotton

• Ganni has been a Certified B Corporation since September 2022, scoring 105.3 out of 200 on B Lab's assessment; this third-party verification means the brand behind this dress is held to standards for governance, workers, community, and environment, and publishes an annual Responsibility Report to track its progress, giving shoppers concrete proof that responsibility claims are audited, not self-declared.
• By 2023, Ganni eliminated all conventional cotton from its products; in 2020 organic cotton was just 61% of its cotton use, but it rose to 98.3% by 2022, with the remaining fraction recycled or old stock, meaning the organic cotton poplin in this dress is part of a rapid, brand-wide shift away from pesticide-intensive farming that now makes Ganni cotton effectively 100% organic or recycled.
• Ganni has achieved 100% traceability through Tier 4 of its supply chain — from raw fiber to finished garment — and publishes all Tier 1 and 2 suppliers on the Open Supply Hub; this level of disclosure means the journey of this dress from cotton field to store shelf is documented and verifiable, a rare degree of transparency in the fashion industry that helps ensure organic integrity and ethical production.
• Ganni has committed to halving its absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 2027 compared to 2021, three years ahead of the Paris Agreement timeline; the brand already cut emissions by 7% in 2023 while growing 18% annually on average, demonstrating that its material choices — including switching to organic cotton — contribute to shrinking the total footprint rather than just efficiency per dress.
• Cotton makes up roughly 30% of Ganni’s total material volume and is its second-highest carbon emitter after leather; the brand’s internal Fabric Score categorizes materials into Preferred, Better, and Avoid, and with organic cotton comprising 98.3% of its cotton use in 2022, this dress embodies a material that Ganni has prioritized as a cornerstone of its responsible sourcing — part of the 90% Preferred materials goal by 2025.