Description
Carhartt’s Rugged Flex line solved the workwear-denim stretch problem — 12-oz cotton denim with elastane woven in, so you get the durability and weight of real work pants with the movement of stretch fabric. The Relaxed Fit is the most popular silhouette: roomy seat and thigh, straight leg from knee, sits below the natural waist.
If you’ve ever ripped out the seat of a non-stretch work jean while squatting on a job site, that’s the problem Rugged Flex was designed to fix. The stretch is subtle — they don’t look like jeggings, they look like work jeans — but it makes a real difference when you’re moving all day. Honest note: they run slightly large; size down if you’re between. The denim does soften considerably after 5-10 washes; the first wear feels stiffer than the long-term feel.
Why we recommend it: Carhartt’s stretch workwear denim in a relaxed cut. The work jean that lets you actually move without sacrificing durability.
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