Women's Trousers
You've asked for it so here it is ladies - Trade Supertrousers in women's fit. These are fully featured gear for those whose work demands tough pants and pockets.
Never reach for a tool that isn’t there with dedicated pockets for a cellphone, ruler, and punches or measuring tape and a reinforced hammer loop stands out for easy use. Crouching with full pockets is no problem - the main pockets at the waist are external so the contents displace away from your body.
The Workfit styling is specifically designed for the female figure and designed to be physical in. We've made the waist band higher to avoid gappage when bending over and added more room in the hip and thigh area for more freedom of movement. We've also made a soft waist band liner for added comfort. Like all Cactus Supertrousers, they'll take some wearing in to soften but will result in the most comfortable, reliable and durable work pants you'll ever own.
- Super durable and highly wearable 12oz (Antelope) or 8oz (Black) C-Canvas
- Your tools and other essentials are within reach with cellphone, ruler and measure pockets and a hammer loop
- Phone pocket (large enough to fit an Iphone7+ or Samsung Galaxy S7 Note)
- For everything else roomy external main pockets are durable and easy to access
- Wide belt loops for utility belts
- The details that matter, bar tacked stress points and YKK zips
- Construction backed by a lifetime warranty on materials and workmanship
IMPORTANT: These come unhemmed so we can customise them to your leg length.
To work out the length you need measure your leg inseam – this is from your crotch to the floor, in bare feet.
Then specify the length required from the drop-down menu. If you need them longer or shorter than the options available here, give us a call, 0800122682, or email.
Note: if you choose to hem the supertrousers to shorter than standard length, we cannot return them. Use the Supertrouser size chart to see what the standard length is, and gauge how much additional length you need.
- Fabric : Proofed European 12oz C-Canvas or 8oz C-Canvas (Black Lite)
- 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
| SIZE | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| Waist (cm) | 68 | 73 | 78 | 83 | 88 | 93 |
| Waist (inches) | 27 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 37 |
| Leg Inseam (cm) | 76 | 78 | 80 | 82 | 84 | 86 |
| Leg Inseam (inches) | 29.9 | 30.7 | 31.5 | 32.2 | 33.1 | 33.8 |
Waist
Measure around your waistline, 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 length.
IMPORTANT: These come unhemmed so we can customise them to your leg length.
To work out the length you need measure your leg inseam – this is from your crotch to the floor, in bare feet.
Then specify the length required from the drop-down menu. If you need them longer or shorter than the options available here, give us a call, 0800122682, or email.
Note: if you choose to hem the Supertrousers to shorter than standard length, we cannot return them. Use the Supertrouser size chart to see what the standard length is, and gauge how much additional length you need.
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.
Customer Reviews
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
Womens Supertrousers (8oz) come in Black only.
Unfortunately we're not making any 'made to order' products at the moment so If the size or colour you are after isn't available flick us an email or call 0800 122 682 to find out when we will be able to make them again.
If you would like these hemmed to a different length to standard, please email us or phone 0800 122 682. Refer to the size chart to work it out. If you don't contact us we'll make them standard length.
If you have any questions, please email us or phone us on 0800 122 682. We'd love to help.
- Fabric : Proofed European 8oz 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.
-
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
- The leg lengths of the standard Supertrousers fit 95% of people just fine, but for those of you who need them shorter we can customise.
- If you would like your Supertrousers 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.
The new Workfit Supertrousers are an altered version of the 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.
- Premium C-Canvas is great to wear and will last for ages
- Women's cut
- Made in New Zealand with high environmental and labour values
- Articulated knee for tricky manoeuvres
- 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
IMPORTANT: These come unhemmed so we can customise them to your leg length.
To work out the length you need measure your leg inseam – this is from your crotch to the floor, in bare feet.
Then specify the length required from the drop-down menu.
Note: if you choose to hem the supertrousers to shorter than standard length, we cannot return them. Use the Supertrouser size chart under the "Sizing" tab below to see what the standard length is, and gauge how much additional length you need.
If you need them longer or shorter than the options available here, give us a call, 0800122682, or email.
- Fabric : Proofed European 12oz C-Canvas or 8oz C-Canvas (Black Lite)
- 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.
-
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
| SIZE | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| Waist (cm) | 68 | 73 | 78 | 83 | 88 | 93 |
| Waist (inches) | 27 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 37 |
| Leg Inseam (cm) | 76 | 78 | 80 | 82 | 84 | 86 |
| Leg Inseam (inches) | 29.9 | 30.7 | 31.5 | 32.2 | 33.1 | 33.8 |
Waist
Measure around your waistline, 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 length.
Customer Reviews
- 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.
• Made right here in NZ
- 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
- 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.