About this piece
Double Knee Duck Pants in Washed Black
Genuine vintage Carhartt double knee duck pants in washed black. Condition: like new. Heavyweight original fabric with natural fade and honest wear. One of one — once it sells it is not restocked. Message us for flat measurements and additional photos of this piece before you order.
The washed black colourway
Faded and washed blacks are more wearable than deadstock black — the fade has already happened, so what you see is what it stays. Charcoal undertones come through in daylight.
Era and identification
Duck double knees are the heaviest bottom Carhartt made. 1990s pairs carry the square label and the knee overlay is cut generously; the canvas softens dramatically with age without thinning.
Condition — like new
Graded like new: clean throughout, structurally sound, no notable flaws. What patina there is came from light wear and washing rather than work. If you want vintage fabric weight without the marks, this is the grade to buy. Priced at $78 against an original retail of $105 — 26% below new, for fabric weight and construction current production no longer matches.
How it fits and how to wear it
Vintage duck shrinks with washing, so the measured waist often runs under the tagged size. The rise sits higher than modern equivalents and the leg is cut straight and roomy. Wears year-round. The straight leg and higher rise sit well over boots or trainers, and the fabric weight means they hold shape through a full day rather than going soft by lunchtime. Message us with reference PT12 for pit-to-pit, length and waist or inseam measured flat, plus extra photos.
Care
Wash cold, inside out, hang dry. Avoid fabric softener — it breaks down the canvas weave. If a knee or seam starts to go, repair early; bar-tacked repairs hold indefinitely.
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