Balloon skirts are commonly made from woven polyester fabrics or from cotton denim. Polyester woven styles tend to use lightweight, smooth shells (often wrinkle‑resistant with a slight sheen), while cotton denim versions use a sturdier denim construction.

Woven bubble skirts typically use a wide, high elastic waistband and a pull‑on closure. Denim balloon skirts usually have a traditional fly with button and zipper closures.

The puffy bubble hem is created with gathered fabric and often a built‑in inner lining that supports the rounded, voluminous shape so the skirt holds an above‑knee, puffy silhouette.

Care instructions commonly recommend machine washing and then line drying or laying the skirt flat to dry.

Listings commonly show regular rise with a standard fit as well as mid rise with a more casual, relaxed fit, covering both standard and looser silhouettes.