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.
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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
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 |
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.
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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.
Our Dreadnought HD’s have been around a while now and have definitely developed something of an underground cult following due to their surprising comfort, superior breathability and absolutely incomparable durability. While they have become the ski pant of choice for those who demand the ultimate in burliness, you’ll also find them exceeding the expectations of those working in demanding conditions around the globe.
The HD’s were born of the notion that working/living/playing in tough environments (especially cold ones) didn't need to mean that you had to compromise comfort or durability. Originally designed for telemark skiing by Mark Schafer, these have been refined and redesigned over the years.
Constructed from our Ultra 12oz C-Canvas, these will outlast any other trouser - full stop. Our usual philosophy of making “gear that wear in not out” applies – these will get better and better with age. These are seriously heavy duty yet very warm and comfortable. However, if you find yourself spending more time in slush than fresh powder then our Lifties might be a better bet.
- Super durable and highly wearable Ultra 12oz C-Canvas, to help when you are looking down the barrel of a full season with a questionable amount of cash
- High back waist design for good overlap/warmth
- Pre-bent leg to keep movement free when it's all happening fast
- Webbing cinch cuffs for locking the snow out
- 2 handy front zip pockets for your lip stuff/cash etc
- Construction backed by a lifetime warranty on materials and workmanship
- Colour: Black
- Weight: 1210 grams (Medium)
- Fabrics: Ultra C-Canvas, C-600n6
- Our canvas has a water resistant coating which can shift and discolour through the initial break in period
- Use mild detergent or pure soap (preferably one that's nice to the environment)
- For best results hand wash until the garment is broken in. Machine washing is fine after this
- 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)
- If you get poked by a probe after avvy burial, you'll get a bruise but the burly canvas fabric will just laugh it off (even if you don't). If you do somehow manage to hole it though, send it back and we'll patch it. Good luck trying!
- If you are still not sure, give us a call or flick us an email
Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL |
Waist (cm) | 69 | 74 | 79 | 84 | 89 | 94 | 99 |
Waist (inches) | 27 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 |
Leg Inseam (cm) | 78 | 80 | 82 | 84 | 86 | 88 | 90 |
Leg Inseam (inches) | 30 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 36 |
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
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.
If you're after an apron to bake muffins with then this is not the apron for you. This is an industrial style apron designed for 'manly' jobs in the workshop. Made from 12oz C-Canvas and built to withstand anything from lunch splatters to oil and grease, shards of metal, welding sparks or blades (well to an extent). Also would suit extreme baristas or barbequing.
- Super durable and washable 12oz C-Canvas
- Adjustable shoulder and waist straps with bombproof aluminum buckles
- Pockets and straps for tools, pens, phone
- Construction backed by a lifetime warranty on materials and workmanship
- Colour: Black (it's the new black)
- Fabric: 12oz C-Canvas
- Weight: 380 grams
- Use mild detergent or pure soap (preferably one that's nice to the earth)
- Our canvas has a water resistant coating which can shift and discolour through the initial break in period
- For best results handwash until the garment is broken in. Machine washing is fine after this
- Drip dry without creases (it won't take long as the polyester in the fabric doesn't hold much water)
- If you are still not sure, give us a call or flick us an email
Hate wearing a belt? Ready to fight back against builders-crack? These are the overalls you've been waiting for. Fully-featured trade-specific overalls in heavy-duty 12-oz Premium C-Canvas.
Our trade Overalls are based on the design of our classic Trade Supertrousers, which makes them no ordinary overall. Cactus Overalls are built for anyone whose work demands the toughest, most functional and comfortable overalls on the planet.
If the Premium C-Canvas is a bit much, and you're after something a bit less stiff and lighter weight, give our CNC Overalls a look.
- Super durable and highly wearable Premium C-Canvas
- Your tools and other essentials are within reach with cellphone, ruler and measure pockets, two hammer loops, pen pockets, and chest utility pockets
- Roomy external hand pockets and snap-domed chest pouch are durable and easy to access
- Sturdy aluminium Grippin buckles hold your elastic shoulder straps in place
- Multiple-size hip/waist button adjustment to accommodate a few extra pies
- Bar-tacked stress points and YKK zip
- 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 for your Overalls 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
Note: if you choose to hem your overalls to shorter than standard length, we cannot return them. Use the size chart to see what the standard length is, and gauge how much additional length you need.
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Fabric: Proofed 12oz Premium C-Canvas
- 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
This sizing chart shows our standard Supertrouser leg lengths for reference.
Overalls have adjustable waist size and require hemming to your custom leg length
To work out the length you need for your Overalls 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.
Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL |
Waist (cm) | 76 | 88 | 93 | 98 | 103 | 108 | 113 |
Waist (inches) | 30 | 35 | 37 | 39 | 41 | 43 | 45 |
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
The measurements shown are of the garment itself. Measure around your waistline (top of hips), where trousers sit, keeping the tape comfortably loose.