- Custom leg lengths are available up to 10cm shorter.
- Please specify in the 'size' drop down menu how much length you'd like taken off your Supertrousers.
- You can refer the the sizing chart to gauge how much length you require off.
- Please note that custom length shorts and trousers cannot be returned so please choose and measure carefully - call or email us if you are not sure.
Cactus Lifties are the ultimate in ski pants or ski trousers if you're mama raised you proper. These beauties are worn by mountain patrollers around NZ and are made for skiing and snowboarding at the most extreme level.
Their mad features include seam sealed nylon face waterproof and breathable fabric, reinforcing on cuffs, knee, seat and crutch to prevent chilly alpine blowouts. These snow pants also feature external pockets for extra durability, waterproofness and easy access along with internal snow cuffs - face shots are cool, pow up inside your legs isn't.
• Tough waterproof breathable Cactus WTF-3 fabric.
• External hip pockets that drain outside your leg.
• Extended zip fly flap to ensure what's behind your fly stays dry.
• 2 layer reinforcement all over the crotch and behind.
• Built in knee mats insure comfort when working on your knees.
• Quick exit/entry ankles with 360 degree cordura and domed/elasticated snow cuff.
• Fully seam sealed.
• YKK zips for rugged durability.
NOTE: The belt is not included with the product.
- Fabric: Cactus WTF-3 (320 denier nylon face fabric with bi-component membrane with excellent balanced performance)
- Water resistance: 25,000 mm
- Breathability: 4,500gm (A1 test ) + 8-12,000gm (B-1 test)
- Weight: Large - 870 grams
- Full warranty - on workmanship and materials
- Country / Region of manufacture: Vietnam
- Do Not Dry Clean
- Non-Chlorine Bleach Only When Needed
- Drip dry without creases or Tumble Dry, Normal, Medium Heat
- Iron, Low Heat, No Steam
- Close zips while washing (they'll last longer)
- Over time you may need to restore the DWR coating. We recommend using ReviveX Durable Water Repellent Spray
- Don't use permanent-marker, or any other solvent, on the lining of your garment
- If you get attacked by the abominable snowman and the fabric gets holed while saving your arm, send it back and we'll patch it
| Size | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
| Waist (cm) | 71 | 76 | 81 | 86 | 91 | 96 | 103 |
| Waist (inches) | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 41 |
| Leg Inseam (cm) | 73 | 76 | 79 | 82 | 85 | 88 | 88 |
| Leg Inseam (inches) | 28.25 | 29.25 | 31 | 32.25 | 33.5 | 34.5 | 34.5 |
Waist
The measurements shown are of the garment itself. Measure around your waistline (top of hips), where trousers sit, keeping the tape comfortably loose.
Inseam
Measure pants that fit you well. Lay them flat and measure from the crotch to the bottom of the leg hem. If you don't have suitable pants, measure from your crotch to your desired pant leg length.
These are Cactus's answer to 'softer' pants.
These SOS's are the soft version of our 'Women's Supertrousers'. The same cut and fit, only softer. They're also the 'long' version of the SOS Shorts.
Made from polycotton drill and super durable - and our idea of durable is based on the Cactus Supertrousers so we don't make that claim lightly.
Great features like quick drying fabric, mesh pockets and a triple stitched crotch. YKK zip and of course they come with our lifetime warranty on faulty materials and workpersonship.
Available in any colour, as long as it's slimming black. It's what we've all been waiting for, the Cactus level of tough in normal, soft trousers.
Made right here in NZ.
Polycotton Drill (60% Polyester/40% Cotton)
Machine wash in cold water. Rinse thoroughly. Line dry.
Do not iron, dry clean or bleach.
| SIZE | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| Waist (cm) | 74 | 79 | 82 | 85 | 87 | 89 | 94 | 98 |
| Waist (inches) | 29 | 31 | 32 | 33.5 | 34 | 35 | 37 | 39 |
| Leg Inseam (cm) | 76 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 84 | 86 |
| Leg Inseam (inches) | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31.5 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 |
- The leg lengths of the standard SOS Trousers fit 95% of people just fine, but for those of you who need them shorter we can customise.
- If you would like your SOS Trousers hemmed to be shorter then you need to add Hem Shorter to this order where you can specify the length.
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Please note that custom length shorts and trousers cannot be returned so please choose and measure carefully - call or email us if you are not sure.
Hangdog Shorts are a reinvention of our classic Hangdog climbing shorts from the 90s. Only nowadays they've been revamped to suit to a more holistic, lifestyle-based approach to recreating outdoors.
Hangdogs are made from a soft but durable polycotton drill fabric that also has a wee bit of mechanical stretch. We've rigorously wear-tested these by spending heaps of time out biking and climbing in the Port Hills. Product development can be a hard job eh, but someone's gotta do it! We've come to the firm conclusion that Hangdogs are the ultimate go-to shorts for doing good, active stuff outdoors, and they don't leave you feeling like a dork at the cafe or bbq afterwards.
Available in any colour, as long as it's black.
- Low-profile zippered thigh pocket
- Reflective strip above back pocket (safety first)
- Triple stitched crotch
- YKK zips
- Lifetime warranty on faulty materials and workpersonship
- Made right here in NZ (of course)
• Polycotton Drill (60% Polyester, 40% Cotton) with mechanical stretch.
| SIZE | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| Waist (cm) | 75 | 80 | 85 | 90 | 95 |
| Waist (inches) | 29.5 | 31.5 | 33.5 | 35.5 | 37.5 |
| Leg Inseam (cm) | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
| Leg Inseam (inches) | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 |
Measurements
Please note that the measurements are of the actual garment size so this means that when you measure yourself you'll be wanting a size that measures a bit bigger than your body.
Waist
Measure around your waistline, keeping the tape comfortably loose.
A tailored women’s cut of the Men's Supertrousers.
The Women's Supertrousers are the result of giving traditional Cactus functionality the feminine touch of an experienced women’s apparel designer. We present to you our solution to the demands of those women who need real workwear but want to look good in it. These are the perfect all-rounders, whether you are trapping stoats for DOC, working the land or travelling the globe.
Like all Cactus products, these are made to the highest quality standards right here in New Zealand. We use our proven European C-Canvas and YKK zips and incorporate carefully considered design features such as articulated knees and strategic bar tacking for strength and wear-ability. Because of this we can confidently offer a lifetime warranty on materials and workmanship.
When you first put these on you might be surprised by the stiffness of the fabric. Have faith – after a bit of use they will “relax” and mold to the shape of your body, ending up being possibly your most comfortable item of clothing - and they’ll stay that way; truly pants that wear in, not out.
- C-Canvas is great to wear and will last for ages
- Women's cut
- Made in New Zealand with first world environmental and labour values
- Articulated knee for tricky manoeuvres, be they building houses or a quick spot of bouldering
- Casual styling which won't let you down in most social situations
- Bar-tacked at all stress points
- YKK zips because they're the best
- Phone pocket for easy access to your digital companion
- Two back pockets
- Fabric : Proofed European 12oz C-Canvas
- Weight : 700 grams
- Essentially, Canvas Supertrousers and Supershorts require a bit of a wear-in period to soften the fabric.
- The first three or so washes should be done by hand, then you should be right to machine wash.
- Use cold water with a mild powder detergent, rinse thoroughly, very gentle or no spin and line-dry.
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Do not iron, dry clean, spin-dry or use bleach.
- When new, the stiffness of the fabric means it creases in points rather than soft folds - washing them in an aggressive or hot machine can cause damage on the crease points.
-
Our canvas also has a waterproofing agent which, if washed in an aggressive or hot machine, can shift and discolour. This will appear as white lines which cannot be removed.
-
Washing inside out will minimise lighter coloured creases on the outside of the fabric, but won’t remove stains quite as well.
- Drip dry without creases (it won't take long as the polyester in the fabric doesn't hold much water)
- Close zips while washing (they'll last longer)
- Note that all the colours will lighten with use and washing as the natural cotton content of the fabric won't take a dye fixative in the same way as a 100% synthetic fabric.
- If you get attacked by a pig and the fabric gets holed while saving your reproductive potential send them back and we'll patch ‘em for a small fee
- If you are still not sure, give us a call or flick us an email
These are Cactus's answer to 'softer' shorts. These have been through some rigorous wear testing and we have come to the firm conclusion that they are the ultimate summer go-to shorts for cycling, tramping and heading to the beach.
The SOS's are the shorts version of our Womens SOS Trousers. The same cut and fit, only shorter.
They're made from a lighter, polycotton drill fabric, which has mechanical stretch and is super durable - and our idea of durable is based on the Cactus Supershorts so we don't make that claim lightly.
Great features like quick drying fabric and mesh pockets, ideal for water drainage post jetty jumping. Triple stitched crotch. YKK zip and of course they come with our lifetime warranty on materials and workmanship.
Available in black only.
Made right here in NZ.
• Pollycotton Drill (60% Polyester, 40% Cotton) with mechanical stretch
• 285g (size 12)
| SIZE | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| Waist (cm) | 79 | 85 | 89 | 94 | 98 |
| Waist (inches) | 31 | 33.5 | 35 | 37 | 39 |
| Leg Inseam (cm) | 34.5 | 35.5 | 36.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| Leg Inseam (inches) | 13.5 | 14 | 14.5 | 15 | 15 |
Please note that the measurements are of the actual garment size so this means that when you measure yourself you'll be wanting a size that measures a bit bigger than your body.
Waist
Measure around your waistline, keeping the tape comfortably loose.
- The leg lengths of the standard SOS Shorts fit 95% of people just fine, but for those of you who need them shorter we can customise.
- If you would like your SOS Shorts hemmed to be shorter then you need to add Hem Shorter to this order where you can specify the length.
-
Please note that custom length shorts and trousers cannot be returned so please choose and measure carefully - call or email us if you are not sure.
Updated sizings and fit for 2023: The new Workfit Supertrousers are an altered version of the now extinct Standard Women's Supertrouser to suit the more active outdoor worker. The main differences are:
• Higher rise
• More room around the hips and thighs
• A soft liner in the waistband
Like all Cactus products, these are made to the highest quality standards right here in New Zealand. We use our proven Premium C-Canvas and YKK zips and incorporate carefully considered design features such as articulated knees and strategic bar-tacking for strength and wear-ability. Because of this we can confidently offer a lifetime warranty on materials and workpersonship.
When you first put these on you might be surprised by the stiffness of the fabric. Have faith – after a bit of use they will “relax” and mold to the shape of your body, ending up being possibly your most comfortable item of clothing - and they’ll stay that way; truly pants that wear in, not out.
- Essentially, Canvas Supertrousers and Supershorts require a bit of a wear-in period to soften the fabric.
- The first three or so washes should be done by hand, then you should be right to machine wash.
- Use cold water with a mild powder detergent, rinse thoroughly, very gentle or no spin and line-dry.
-
Do not iron, dry clean, spin-dry or use bleach.
- When new, the stiffness of the fabric means it creases in points rather than soft folds - washing them in an aggressive or hot machine can cause damage on the crease points.
-
Our canvas also has a waterproofing agent which, if washed in an aggressive or hot machine, can shift and discolour. This will appear as white lines which cannot be removed.
-
Washing inside out will minimise lighter coloured creases on the outside of the fabric, but won’t remove stains quite as well.
- Drip dry without creases (it won't take long as the polyester in the fabric doesn't hold much water)
- Close zips while washing (they'll last longer)
- Note that all the colours will lighten with use and washing as the natural cotton content of the fabric won't take a dye fixative in the same way as a 100% synthetic fabric.
- If you are still not sure, give us a call or flick us an email
| SIZE | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| A: Waist (cm) | 73 | 78 | 83 | 88 | 93 |
| A: Waist (inches) | 29 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 37 |
| B: Leg Inseam (cm) | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 |
| B: Leg Inseam (inches) | 31.5 | 31.5 | 31.5 | 31.5 | 31.5 |
| C: Hip Width (cm) | 49.5 | 52 | 54 | 58 | 60.5 |
| D: Hem Width (cm) | 23 | 23.3 | 23.9 | 24.2 | 24.5 |
MEASUREMENTS:
Pls note: the measurements are of the actual garment size. So if measuring yourself you'll be wanting a size that measures a bit bigger than your body. Or you can often measure another garment and match it to the sizes listed above.
WAIST: Measured around the garment (the circumference of the waistband)
INSEAM: From crotch to the bottom of the leg hem (the inside length of the leg)
HIP WIDTH: Across the garment at the widest point of garment
HEM: Width at hem of leg opening (Laying flat)
- Fabric : Cactus 12oz C-Canvas
- Weight : 700 grams
- Women's cut
- Articulated knee for tricky manoeuvres
- Bar-tacked at all stress points
- YKK zips because they're the best
- Two back pockets
- Country / Region of manufacture: New Zealand
- The leg lengths of our trousers fit 95% of people just fine, but for those of you who need them shorter we can customise.
- If you would like your SOS Trousers hemmed to be shorter then you need to add Hem Shorter to this order where you can specify the length.
-
Please note that custom length shorts and trousers cannot be returned so please choose and measure carefully - call or email us if you are not sure.