The pants are made from 8-ounce canvas fabric – 98% cotton and 2% spandex. I find them noticeably lighter than the 11-1/2 ounce weight pants I usually wear in the shop. The fabric feels just as durable, though time will tell how well they stand up to the rigors shop wear and tear.

The main seams are triple stitched where the major stress points are located. Most of the other seams are double stitched, which adds to the overall durability of the pants. You’ll also find a metal zipper, which I prefer over nylon. The pull tab is a good size making it easy to grasp.

The bottom cuff is single stitched – I would have thought to find a double stitch here, particularly on work pants. I also noticed that the pocket linings are single stitched. I have had pocket linings tear on several pants, which I attribute to single stitching (likely aggravated by a habit of putting screws and nails in my pockets as well). However, the good folks at Carhartt point out that cuffs and pocket bags ane not stress points, and that they use the same tensile/tear/abrasion standards for the pants fabric to ensure the most durable fabric for the pocket bags.

On these rugged flex pants you get the usual 4 pockets (two side, two back) along with 2 utility pockets on the right leg and one on the left leg, and a hammer loop. If you wear a work vest or tool belt then these pants provide enough real estate to house most of the personal gear you likely carry around during the day.

I like the large belt loops on these pants – they accept belts up to 1-3/4″ wide. And there are seven belt loops rather than five, which do a better job of holding pants snugly around the waist.

Carhartt’s Flex stretch technology enable these pants to move with you – whether you’re bending, kneeling, squatting or climbing they feel comfortable.

These Carhartt rugged flex loose fit canvas work pants are a great choice, whether you wear them on a job site, in the shop, gardening, or even loafing around town. They’re comfortable, durable, and well priced.