The Light Chinos
Navy
109 €
In stock
- Organic cotton twill woven in Italy
- Light and breathable fabric
- Tailored fit made in Portugal
Navy
Summer-ready Light Chinos
Making light of summer
What we took care of after you told us how those other chinos let you down:
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A fabric too thick for summer
2
Colours that fade faster than your tan
3
A flimsy fabric
4
A cut too slim or too baggy
See the light
The perfect Fabric
When it comes to making summer-ready chinos, finding the right cotton is key. You wanted something light and breezy, without sacrificing strength, so we opted for 260g/m2 organic cotton twill. Made in Italy using a 3/1 weave, this stuff ticks all the metaphorical boxes… it’s crisp, it’s comfortable and it’s reassuringly tough. It won’t let you down when the temperature rises. Perfect.
Ultra-comfy handle
To ramp up the comfort stakes even further, our organic cotton twill underwent a special laundering process to give it a super-soft handle. For those of you who like stats, this stuff earned a solid five-out-of-five rating in our highly-scientific laboratory rub-test—feel it for yourself and you’ll see why.
Super sharp shape
You were tired of ultra-skinny chinos that you could barely move in, so we went for a classic tailored fit—neither big-and-baggy nor-super-slim. The legs are gently tapered, with a bit of room to move—they’re sharp, but not suffocating.
Made to last
As military classics, chinos should be made to last, so for added durability, the belt-line and the side seams have been reinforced with double-top stitching. We also added bartacks on the belt loops and around the front pockets to help prevent ripping. These time-honoured work-wear details help take the strain, leaving you to focus on the important stuff… whatever that may be.
Heavy-duty hardwear
These might be the Light Chinos, but when it came to the hard-wear, we kept things heavy-duty. That meant a YKK zip on the fly, and some organic, imitation horn buttons for the pockets. Chinos come from longstanding military stock, so we went for a timeless, classic look here.
The devil is in the details
70% of you told us you didn’t want rear pockets flapping about. We were pretty pleased to oblige as usual. When you have slacks this clean looking, there’s no need for frills in the pocket department. Clean classic welt pockets that leave the trousers’ cut to do the talking.
Fully secure
Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise—pocket bags are important. Ours are made from soft cotton for even more points on the comfort-o-meter, and have been secured firmly in place. This cunning detail means they don’t pop out when you’re reaching for your keys. You’ll be glad we thought of this.
The choice is yours
We know that some people like to cuff their trousers, whilst some like a cleaner hem, so we’ve made sure the legs of the Light Chinos are nice and long, to accommodate both. Turn ‘em up… or have them altered… it’s up to you.
Highly versatile
Thanks to that sharp, subtle design, our Light Chinos work just as well with tennis shoes and a hoodie as they will with a button-down and desert boots. Yep, they’re very, very versatile, and although they were made with summer in mind, you’ll be reaching for these well into autumn.
Production step for your Light Chinos
What goes into making your Light Chinos. The materials have travelled a total of 12,577 km (7,815 miles) from field to doormat.
Raw material
Farming cooperatives India
Spinning
Sgl Filati Italy
Weaving
TBM Italy
Dyeing
TBM Italy
Production
Expotime Portugal
Washing
Expotime Portugal
Transport
Road haulage
Environmental Impact :
Our aim is to always give you as much information as possible on the clothes we make so you can make an informed decision before preordering. This includes the environmental impact of each pair of Light Chinos we produce expressed in simple terms that we can all easily understand. There’s no point hiding from it:
7 kg
of CO2 emitted
The equivalent of 75 kms (46.5 miles) by car.
3 g
of phosphor released in the water
The equivalent of growing 50kg of potatoes.
86 MJ
energy depletion
The equivalent of 29h of heating (in average flat).
NO SWEAT !
Delivery costs
We deliver worldwide. For orders in selected European countries* including the UK, we charge a flat fee of 9€ irrespective of how many of the same item you order. For deliveries in the rest of Europe and outside of the EU, the cost is 15€.
Easy to change sizes
If you get the wrong size, fear not, we accept returns and exchanges. For orders in Europe these are free, and for countries, in the rest of the world we ask you to pay the return and we will take care of the cost of sending out an exchange. Just log into your Asphalte account and we’ll get that sorted.
IT’S A RISK-FREE INVESTMENT
Sure, we work hard on our products, but we won’t take it personally if, for whatever reason, you change your mind about the item you’ve preordered. We’re all friends here, you can be honest with us. So long as the item is in its original condition, with tags and packaging intact, you can send it back to us for a full refund. No worries.