Considerations When Shopping for Your Work Pants

If your job tends to be messy, active, or something done outdoors, it is important to get a pair of quality WorkWear work pants that are comfortable, durable, and won’t easily fall apart after one or two washes. This means that you cannot just use your good old pair of khakis or jeans. The good news is that there are now a lot of choices available when it comes to working pants.

Use the following tips as you guide when you go shopping for the perfect pants you can wear to work:

Work pants are usually made out of one of two common fabrics – cotton duck or denim. You can also find pants made from special fabric blends such high tenacity nylon or cotton blend canvas or naturally flame resistant cotton duck.

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Fit

As far as pants for work are concerned, there are three primary kinds of fit and these are classic, slim, and relaxed.

The classic fit is the middle of the road average fit. The relaxed fit provides extra room in the high and seat and is also roomier compared to classic fit pants. Finally, the slim fit is a more modern fit that has a slimmer leg compared to classic fit pants without being tight. The leg openings of slim fit pants are usually made to fit over working boots.

Material or Fabric

Work pants are usually made out of one of two common fabrics – cotton duck or denim. Below are the common characteristics of these fabrics:

Canvas or Cotton Duck

This material is less prone to tearing and snagging because of its smooth surface.
The fabric is not a naturally flame resistant fabric yet it can do well in situations with high heat.
It works as an excellent wind blocker.
It requires a breaking-in period.

Denim

When you wear and wash denim more, it also becomes more comfortable.
It can be lined with fleece or flannel that makes it perfect when working during cold weather.
Work pants made from denim are much thicker compared to fashion jeans.
This is less durable but usually more comfortable than cotton duck.

You can also find pants made from special fabric blends such high tenacity nylon or cotton blend canvas or naturally flame resistant cotton duck.

Fabric Weights

The description of pants usually indicates the weight of their fabric. Heavier fabric such as 14-ounce is meant for heavy duty working clothes. On the other hand, lighter fabric might have lesser durability but is much better for warmer temperatures and lighter clothes. Light fabric pants feature double knees and reinforced seams for added durable and maintenance of the lightweight characteristics.

Special Features

There are several you can check when buying a new pair of pants for work. Most of these are made to add durability or utility to the pants for them to last on the job for years.