Baggy Fit
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
Relaxed fit pants are cut to provide extra room in the seat and thigh, looser than straight fit but not necessarily baggy.
Straight Fit
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
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.
Fixed vs Elastic Waist
Waistbands are the finishing element at the waistline of a pair of pants and prevent them from falling down.
Standard or “fixed” waistbands on pants are made of the same fabric as the rest of the pant with belt loops to accommodate sizing preferences. Common fixed waist pants such as jeans, chinos, and workwear garments generally designed out of thick, durable materials.
Elastic waist pants have a layer of flexible elastic material inside the waistband which stretches to accommodate different waist measurements within a single standard size. Elastic waistbands are often found in sport and lounge clothing and are desired by wearers who prefer ease of wear and comfort.
Taper vs. Non-Taper
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
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
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
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
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.
Fabric Weights
Fabric weight refers to how heavy or light a fabric is, usually measured in grams per square meter (GSM) or ounces per square yard (oz/yd²). Generally the heavier a fabric weight is, the more durable and warm it is.
Stretch vs. Non-Stretch
Stretch pants are made with a blend of materials including elastic or spandex. Stretch pants are often comfortable and allow for ease of movement without resistance. Non-stretch pants are made without flexible materials and are rigid when wearing. Non-Stretch pants are less flexible but much more durable than Stretch pants.
Waist: The full length around the top of the waistband, typically measured to sit at the top of your hips.
Inseam: The length from the bottom of the crotch down to the bottom of the leg opening.
Outseam: Blah blah blah
Rise: Blah blah blah
Front Rise: Blah blah blah
Back Rise: Blah blah blah
Leg Opening: With pant leg flat, this is the measurement at the bottom pant leg opening from seam to seam.
Seat: This is the circumference around the widest part of the butt and pant front. We take this measurement 4" down from the waistband.
Thigh: Blah blah blah
Denim Care
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. It is recommended to wash denim less often than ordinary clothing. Hand washing is recommended when possible, otherwise flip denim inside out and wash in a conventional washing machine with cold water and a small amount of detergent that does not contain chlorine. It is NOT recommended to tumble dry denim clothing, instead line dry or lay flat. We recommend washing denim separate from other clothing to avoid dye migration.
Chino Care
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).
Washing Instructions
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Alterations: Hemming/Taper
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).
Fitting Glossary:
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.
Construction Glossary:
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.
Pocket Types:
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.
