IH-816 - 17oz Duck Work Pants
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Few questions about these duck work pants. I have the LB DD, which I LOVE! I haven't been wearing them lately or enough to know if they are a rugged/durable pair of jeans. All I know is they are still stiff after quite many wears and don't breath much, which I like. Also, the quickest and most amazing fades IMO
- How durable is the 17 oz duck?
- How similar in weave tightness(breathing) is it to the LB? If it is even comparable, I would guess the looms can make a tighter weave, but I am probably wrong.
- These are more stubborn to fade than the DD fabric? I don't see any navy fades. Are they slasher dyed instead of rope dyed? I know the DD are rope dyed and the dye doesn't penetrate far in, so that is why they fade quick and beautifully.
Thanks
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So a decent duck for summer months? So 70-90 degree fahrenheiht(21-35 celsius) weather?
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I own the 17 oz Cotton duck jacket and the DD Type I. You would not guess that both fabrics are a similar weight. The "normal" duck breathes a lot better, is softer and drapes well. The DD remeins stiff and chunky even after wear & washing.
Regarding the temperatures - there are people like me that refuse to wear Long Pants above 22 degrees. Some indonesian guys wear 25 oz in the heat. If you can stand Long Pants in the summer, light coloured ducks would not be the worst choice, at least compared to the Loombreakers. But I'd rather invest in the 707 then.
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I don't do shorts in hot weather, no matter how hot if I am in public. I only wear shorts around the house and when I go swimming.
Of all the raw or similar quality jeans/pants I got in the past year or so, the NP 5 Pocket Ducks are comfy in summer, they are only 12oz and are a looser weave, but don't seem to be super durable. Where my knife is located on all my jeans, it tore a hole in the pocket while my IH show a little fading.
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Mine have seen a lot of wear. They are a lot softer than then duck LBs. Minimal fading to mine, in fact the only fading is a result if machine washing three or four times (worn these 75+ times). Very versatile casually or dressed up with a shirt and more rugged than chinos imo.
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@Jordonf9 - I live in Southern Alabama, so I know about some heat. These are a good option, especially after they break in. However, if you want something a bit more "summery" grab the 711 - which are great for summer because the smaller leg opening looks good with sneakers and mocs.
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@Jordonf9 I live in Phoenix and I would honestly recommend the 707's for summer wear. I own the 816s as well and I love them, but not comfortable for summer wear in my opinion.
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Thanks. After looking at the 711 again it is a perfect cut for me. 36 is nice except would be better with 1" less in waist.
This duck stretch much?
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Thanks. After looking at the 711 again it is a perfect cut for me. 36 is nice except would be better with 1" less in waist.
This duck stretch much?
It does not old chap
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Thanks. After looking at the 711 again it is a perfect cut for me. 36 is nice except would be better with 1" less in waist.
This duck stretch much?
And it can shrink it want it to
If I recall correctly in the 711 thread, you can expect 1 inch Shrink in the waist too
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Forgot the 711 was a chino. I love duck canvas, not so much chino.
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why not opt for the 666-D? They sound like what you might be after
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All 666 are too thin for my thighs. I need at least 13.4" to be comfy with a 34.5"-36" waist….but I just looked and tag 38 isn't TOO far off....hmmmmmmmm
@Appfaff:why not opt for the 666-D? They sound like what you might be after
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My fit in a 32
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nice @Haddtoo 555 !
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The beige will fade too in high friction areas…
