About this piece
Ripstop Cargo Work Shorts in Dark Olive
Genuine vintage Carhartt ripstop cargo work shorts in dark olive. Condition: slightly worn. 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 dark olive colourway
Green colourways are the collector's alternative to brown. Moss, olive and army shades came in shorter runs, and sun exposure pushes them toward a dusty, faded tone that can't be reproduced.
Era and identification
Ripstop cargo shorts are lighter and more breathable than canvas, with the grid weave visible up close. Built for warm-weather trades.
Condition — slightly worn
Graded slightly worn: visible use with even fade across the piece, nothing that affects how it wears. This is the sweet spot for most buyers — the fabric has already softened and the colour has settled, but it hasn't been worked to the point of repair. Priced at $47 against an original retail of $75 — 37% below new, for fabric weight and construction current production no longer matches.
How it fits and how to wear it
Cut long and roomy through the leg, sitting at or below the knee on most wearers. Waist measurements often come in under the tagged size after decades of washing. Summer wear that holds structure. Unlike lightweight shorts, canvas keeps its shape through the day, and the longer cut means the proportions work without cuffing or altering. Message us with reference SH19 for pit-to-pit, length and waist or inseam measured flat, plus extra photos.
Care
Wash cold and hang dry. If you have a raw hem it will fray about a centimetre then stabilise — that's normal and stops on its own.
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