The Heavy Chinos
Olive
139 €
In stock
99 €
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- Heavy, hard-wearing fabric for year-round elegance
- 97% cotton and 3% elastane for unbeatable comfort
- Quality dye won't fade in the wash
Olive
Chin up
On point with a P, as in Portugal. Where they’re made.
You told us how the chinos on the market weren’t up to scratch?
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They stretch and lose their shape
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The colours fade way too soon
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The buttons and seams fall apart
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The fit is not right
Tough nut and then some
Fabric with character
97% organic cotton, 3% elastane, that's the stuff these Heavy Chinos are made off. Its double-twisted yarn guarantees a high level of durability. Tough as nuts but soft at heart.
A cut above
Unsurprisingly, we stayed true to your favoured tailored fit. But, just like you asked for in our questionnaire, we’ve added a touch more ease around the thighs and waist before tapering from the knee down. Still tailored, just more comfortable.
It doesn’t get more comfy than this
Making solid trousers isn't rocket science. But creating a pair of chinos that are seriously comfortable can get a bit technical. For example, we've injected 3% elastane, a Creora yarn if you want to know, to get just the right level of softness and flexibility.
Elastane? But why?
As well as providing comfort, the addition of elastane makes the fabric more resilient under stress and last longer. Basically, thanks to the Creora yarn, your Heavy Chinos will return to their original shape whatever you put them through, within reason.
Maximum versatility
Robust, check. Durable, check. Comfortable, check. And the design? We've spoiled you here, too. These chinos are the ultimate alternative to jeans, so we've designed ours accordingly. Tailored cut, waistband button fastening, two welted back pockets: we've pulled out all the stops so they can fit straight into your most casual or dressy outfits.
Faithful colours
Rest assured that your Heavy Chinos won't be losing their intense hues any time soon. We know that fading colours is a pet peeve of yours, so we've dyed our fabrics directly on the roll. Not only does this produce a more even finish, but it also allows the pigments to penetrate deeper into the fibres so that the colours keep looking good for longer
Shapeweight
259 gr/m2 is the density of the cotton/elastane fabric we chose for the Heavy Chinos. For us, it's the best compromise between robustness and versatility. Heavier would have ruled them out for milder days, and lighter would have impacted their robustness and lost the nice drape. 259 gr/m2 is bang on the nose.
Serious assembly
As you know, we always try to make everything that goes into our clothes in Europe. This time we’ve partnered with Expotime in Bulgarian. They’re a manufacturer famed for their skill and diligence in making trousers and we’re really happy to finally be working with them.
All production steps for your Heavy Chinos
What goes into making your Heavy Chinos? The materials have travelled a total of 8 380 km (5,207 miles) from field to doormat.
Harvesting and preparing the cotton
Farming cooperatives India, Turkey, South-Sudan
Spinning
MANTAFIL SPA IT Italy
Weaving
TESSITURA DI GINOSA (TBM Group) Italy
Dyeing
VARANO BORGHI 1813 SRL (TBM Group) Italy
Garment make
EXPOTIME S.A Portugal
Transport
Boat and road haulage
Environmental Impact
Our aim is to give you as much information as possible so you can make an informed decision before preordering. This includes the environmental impact of each pair of Heavy Chinos we produce expressed in simple terms. There’s no point hiding from it:
8.5 kg
of CO2 emitted
The equivalent of 78 km (48.4 miles) by car.
2.3 g
of phosphor released in the water
The equivalent of growing 38.3 kg of apples.
158.8 MJ
energy depletion
The equivalent of 54 h of heating (in avg. flat).
NO SWEAT!
Delivery costs
We deliver worldwide, with the cost automatically calculated at checkout. These vary depending on where you are and how you want to be delivered - full info here.
Easy to change sizes
If you get the wrong size or colour, fear not, we will exchange your item no questions asked. These are free for orders in the European Union and the UK. For all other countries, we only ask you to cover the cost of the return and we’ll take care of the cost of sending out any exchange. Just log into your Asphalte account and we’ll get that sorted.
IT’S A RISK-FREE INVESTMENT
Sure, we pour a lot of hard work into each item we develop, but we won’t take it personally if you change your mind once you receive it for whatever reason. As long as the item is returned in its original condition, with tags and packaging intact, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked. For more details see our terms and conditions.