The A-Z guide on Pants
The A-Z guide on Pants
Baggy or wide-leg pants hang loosely on the body and are desired for their ease of wear and non-constricting silhouette. Baggy pants fit intentionally oversized. CCS Baggy Taper Jeans have a wide fit through the hip and thigh and calf, but taper near the ankle.
Relaxed fit pants are cut to provide extra room in the seat and thigh, looser than straight fit but not necessarily baggy.
Straight fit silhouettes maintain the same leg shape throughout the hip, thigh, and leg. These pants fit more snug through the hips and thigh than baggy or relaxed pants. Straight leg pants are often referred to as regular or classic due to their widespread popularity and are often what you picture when someone says “jeans”.
Slim fit pants fit close to the skin, with snug fit throughout the hip, thigh, and leg. This silhouette has a smaller ankle opening contributing to a cohesive slim shape throughout the entire fit of the pant.
Waistbands keep your pants up—simple as that. Fixed waistbands use the same fabric as the pants, with belt loops for dialing in the fit. You’ll see these on jeans, chinos, and other heavy-duty gear. Elastic waistbands stretch to fit and are all about comfort—perfect for skate, sport, or chill mode.
A tapered leg narrows past the knees and through the ankle to the leg opening. A non-tapered fit is commonly found in straight leg pants where the leg shape remains the same width from the hips down to leg.
Denim is a study fabric, most commonly made from cotton fibers and used in the construction of jeans. Denim is a twill weave fabric with a subtle diagonal texture. Denim jeans are most commonly associated with workwear and Americana.
Twill fabrics, often referred to as “chino” due to their popular use in chino pants, are woven with a diagonal rib pattern. Twill fabrics have a dense weave making them opaque and durable. Because of its strength and pleasant drape twill is commonly used in pants and jackets.
Corduroy is a durable usually cotton pile fabric with vertical ribs or wales. Corduroy has a soft handfeel as it was originally produced as an alternative to velvet, but with a more durable construction.
Canvas is a plain-weave fabric typically made out of heavy cotton yarn. Canvas fabric is known for being durable, sturdy, and heavy duty, often used in the construction of workwear garments.
Denim clothing ages differently than regular clothes. When denim is washed it loosens or shrinks and tends to fade as the dyes used in manufacturing wash out over time.
If using a conventional washing machine flip chinos inside out and wash with cold water and a small amount of detergent. It is best to line dry or dry chinos flat, but you may tumble dry on low heat if desired (keep in mind this may shrink the pants).
Denim's tough— we recommend washing it rarely. Hand wash when you can. If you machine wash, flip it inside out, use cold water, and skip the chlorine. Never tumble dry—line dry or lay flat. Always wash solo to keep the dye where it belongs.
We offer most of our jeans and pants with multiple inseam options to accommodate different proportions and preferred fits. If you want to personalize the fit of your pants further you can take them to a tailor to hem (shorten) the length of the legs or to taper (narrow the leg or ankle shape for a slimmer fit).
Silhouette (A):
The silhouette refers to the overall outline or shape created by a garment when a cloth is worn. It describes the form or structure that a piece of clothing creates around the body.
Inseam (B):
An inseam is the length between your crotch down to your ankle bone. It is essentially the distance of your inner leg. Inseam is the most common measurement provided for choosing preferred length when buying pants.
Rise (C):
The rise of a pair of pants is the distance from the top of the waistband to the middle of the crotch seam, which sits in between the legs. Low rise pants are worn at the hips and usually sit a little below the waistline, often accentuating a person’s torso length. High rise pants are worn at the natural waist, accentuating a person’s leg length and are often worn by taller people.
Break (D):
A pant break is the meeting of the leg opening of a pant and a shoe. Pant breaks can range from no break (if you are wearing cropped pants that do not touch the shoes) to full or significant break (when the pant leg stacks fabric at the ankle with excess material).
Taper (E):
Taper is a style of pants where the shape of the leg gradually narrows down towards the ankle.
Vanity Sizing (F):
Vanity Sizing refers to labeling clothes with smaller sizes than their actual measurements size. This labeling method is often used to communicate when a pant is meant to be worn oversized or baggy.
Pleat (G):
A double or multiple fold in a garment held by stitching the top or side. Pleats add more volume to a pant, contributing to a roomier fit through the thigh and seat.
Fly (H):
The fly is an opening on the crotch area of pants and trousers, closed by a zipper or buttons.
Dart (I):
Darts are folds (tucks coming to a point) sewn into fabric to take in ease and provide shape to a garment.
Gusset (J):
A second layer of cloth sewn into a piece of clothing to make it larger, stronger, or more comfortable, commonly found on pants reinforcing the crotch area.
Hems (K):
A hem is the finished edge of a piece of cloth folded and sewn to prevent unraveling of the fabric. Hems adjust the length of the piece in garments, such as at the end of the sleeve or the ankle opening of a pant leg.
Wale (L):
In corduroy fabric the wale refers to the ribs or cords that run lengthwise through the fabric. The number of wales per inch indicates the fabric's fineness. A thinner wale (or higher wale count) makes for a finer and lighter weight fabric, whereas a wider wale (or smaller wale count) results in a heavier weight, more substantial fabric. Wide wale corduroys are commonly used for pants while thin corduroy fabrics are more common for shirts and tops.
Yoke (M):
The V-shaped section at the back of jeans between the waistband and the leg panels. The yoke gives a curvature to the seat contributing to a more comfortable fit on the body.
Waistband (N):
Waistbands are the finishing element at the waistline of a pair of pants and prevent them from falling down. Standard waistbands on pants are made of the same fabric as the rest of the pant with belt loops to accommodate sizing preferences. Other common waistbands include elasticated waistbands and waistbands with adjustable webbing belts.
Patch Pocket (O):
Patch Pockets are created by attaching a pre-cut pieces of material and sewing them, like a patch, to the outside of a garment
Slash Pocket (P):
Also known as ‘slant’ pockets, slash pockets commonly appear on pants, slacks, and jackets. These pockets are set into the garment on an angle, allowing the wearer to slide their hands in and out easily. On pants, slash pockets will typically start at the waistband and slash down toward the outseam.
Welt Pocket (Q):
A welt pocket is a rectangular opening with a slim band or piping sewn along the edges to reinforce and neaten the appearance of the pocket. Primarily found on suit jackets and trousers.
5- Pocket (R):
One of the most common pocket styles for pants and jeans. 5 pocket pants consist of two rear, two front hip, and one coin pocket inside the right front hip pocket.
