Carhartt Simple Pants – one of Carhartt WIP’s classic pants
The Carhartt Simple Pants are a central part of Carhartt WIP’s pants collection and a style that showcases the brand’s approach to workwear in its simplest form. The Simple Pants feature a relaxed straight fit with a regular waist and a straight, roomy leg. The result is a casual pair of pants without the many visible utility details found on styles such as the Single Knee and Double Knee Pants.
The design remains simple, featuring front and back pockets, a zipper closure, reinforcements in high-wear areas, and Carhartt WIP’s Square Label. Depending on the season and variant, the style is produced in various materials. The classic Simple Pant is available in durable polycotton twill, Dearborn Canvas, and corduroy, all in a baggy fit.
At STRØM, you’ll find the Simple Pant in several versions and colors, including black, dark navy, brown, and Styx—with Styx offering a gray, muted alternative to the darker classics. This makes the style easy to incorporate into different wardrobes: black and navy serve as safe everyday choices, while brown and Styx give your outfit a different look.
The Simple Pant has established itself as a recognizable Carhartt WIP style because it strikes the perfect balance between workwear and simple everyday pants. The straight fit provides room without making the design unnecessarily complicated, and the style can be paired with everything from a simple T-shirt to shirts, sweatshirts, and jackets.
If you’re looking for Carhartt pants for men that you can wear season after season, the Simple Pant is a great place to start. Pair it, for example, with a casual top from our selection of Carhartt WIP T-shirts.
How do the Carhartt Simple Pants run in size?
The Simple Pant is designed with a roomy, straight fit and a regular waist. As a general rule, you can choose your usual waist size if you want the model’s intended relaxed straight fit.
It’s worth noting that the Simple Pant is already designed to fit loosely. Therefore, you don’t automatically need to go up a size to achieve that relaxed look. If you’re specifically looking for more volume, you can try a size larger, while your regular size is the best starting point for the classic fit.
The fabric can also affect how the pants feel. For example, a heavy-duty canvas version may feel stiffer when new than a pre-washed or lighter twill version. Therefore, always check the specific model’s fabric and product description when choosing a size.
What’s the best way to care for my Carhartt WIP pants?
The best care always depends on the specific model and the material your Carhartt pants are made of. Therefore, first and foremost, follow the care instructions on the garment.
For the Simple Pant, keep in mind that this style is available in different materials. A Simple Pant made of polycotton twill doesn’t necessarily need to be treated the same way as a version made of Dearborn Canvas, corduroy, or denim. Carhartt WIP generally recommends not exceeding the temperature specified in the product’s care label. You can certainly choose a lower temperature. This way, you’ll avoid unnecessarily harsh treatment of the garment.
If you have a rigid or rinsed denim style, special guidelines apply. Carhartt WIP recommends, among other things, washing it inside out and separately from other clothes. Denim should also be washed as infrequently as possible if you want to minimize shrinkage and color changes.
For regular cotton products, a simple rule of thumb is therefore to wash as needed, choose a gentle temperature within the product’s instructions, and always check the care label first. This way, you’ll best take into account the material, color, and finish.
Where does Carhartt come from?
Carhartt comes from Detroit, Michigan, USA. Hamilton Carhartt founded the company in 1889 and began by producing overalls for workers.
After a difficult start, Hamilton Carhartt spoke directly with railroad workers to better understand what they needed from their workwear. This led to the development of bib overalls and an approach that prioritized function and the user’s needs over fashion.
The company’s early motto was “Honest value for an honest dollar,” and the idea of creating products built to last became central to Carhartt. The brand subsequently grew from its small production operation in Detroit to factories and manufacturing facilities in various locations across the U.S. and later internationally.
Carhartt WIP carries on parts of that history. The classic work jackets, pants, canvas fabrics, and functional details remain visible but are placed in a new context.
Today, Carhartt WIP works with manufacturers in several countries. Since 1993, a key part of production has been based in Tunisia, where the company operates its own production facilities, while manufacturing also takes place at suppliers in Europe and Asia, among other places.