About this piece
Duck Carpenter Work Pants in Tan
Genuine vintage Carhartt duck carpenter work pants in tan. Condition: broken in. 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 tan colourway
Tan and desert shades sit lighter than classic brown duck and read summery rather than heavy. Sun exposure lifts them further over time.
Era and identification
These sit between the plain work pant and the double knee — full duck canvas with carpenter utility details but a single knee layer. Good value for the same fabric weight.
Condition — broken in
Graded broken in: real character. Marks, softened fabric, uneven fade and possibly honest repairs at stress points. This is the grade collectors actually want, because none of it can be faked and no two broken-in pieces look alike. Priced at $67 against an original retail of $109 — 39% 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 PT23 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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