The Cord Trousers
Navy
139 €
In stock
- 100% organic cotton
- Luxurious needle-cord fabric
- Tailored fit, crafted in Portugal
Navy
Strike the right cord
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They’re too baggy
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The fabric is flimsy
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They’re too old fashioned
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The colours are drab
The Cord Provides
CORD = COTTON
If beanz meanz Heinz, then cord most certainly means cotton. Ours is organic, it comes from India, and it weighs in at a reassuringly hearty 360g/m2. Cord is historically a workwear fabric, so it’s only right that it’s made to stand up to a bit of stick.
A WALE OF A TIME
Our corduroy is what’s known as needlecord. It’s not a super-chunky jumbo-cord, and instead is made up of tightly packed, narrow wales for a sharper, sleeker look. As Tom Jones will attest, you can’t beat livin’ in wales.
TAILORED ‘N’ TAPERED
You told us you were tired of big, baggy cords and wanted something a bit sharper, so we made our Cord Trousers using the same shape as our Ultimate Jeans. They’re not skinny by any means, but they’ve got a tailored, gently tapered shape that works just as well with boots as it does with trainers and tennis shoes.
FIVE ALIVE
Our cords are of the ‘five pocket’ variety—with two angled front pockets, two rear patch pockets and the all-important ticket pocket. We know that smartphones have eradicated the need for tickets, but still, these little pockets are always handy for storing a rare commemorative coin you can’t bear to be without.
RATHER RIVETING
The pockets are secured with some seriously sturdy copper rivets. These have been holding pockets together since the middle of the 19th century, and if they’re tough enough for tobacco chewin’ gold miners, they’re probably tough enough for an after-lunch mooch about town.
RAISE THE BAR
To make sure there were no weak links, we also added bar tacks to the pocket entries and the belt loops. These little rows of heavy stitching are a classic workwear detail and help to take the strain and relieve stress. Think of them like Ibuprofen, for your trousers.
BAGS OF FLAVOUR
We made our pocket bags from super-soft organic cotton. Not only is this stuff nice and tough, but it’s really comfortable too. Your hands will thank us. Your thighs too.
COLOURFUL CORDUROY
Contrary to popular belief, corduroy is made in colours other than brown. OK, we did make some light brown ones—it’d be rude not to—but seeing as your wish is our command, we also whipped up a few other tasteful tones. Think of it like a corduroy rainbow… if a rainbow only had four colours, of course.
NOT JUST FOR AUTUMN
Corduroy might be the Official Fabric of Autumn™, but thanks to its highly versatile nature it's also perfect for winter and spring too. Extra points for anyone who wears these with a matching jacket for the full geography tuxedo.
Traceability
What goes into making your Cord Trousers. The materials have travelled a total of 12,600 km (7,829 miles) from field to doormat.
Raw material
Farming cooperatives India
Spinning
Sgl Filati Italy
Social certifications : BCI, Step by OEKOTEX and a certification that guarantees organically farmed materials, a safe working environment and the respect of human rights.
Weaving
Tessitura Di Ginosa (Tbm Group) Italy
Environmental certifications: Step by OEKOTEX and a certification that guarantees organically farmed materials, a safe working environment and the respect of human rights.
Dyeing
Varano Borghi 1813 Srl (Tbm Group) Italy
Environmental certifications: Step by OEKOTEX; OEKO-TEX Standard 100 and a certification that guarantees organically farmed materials, a safe working environment and the respect of human rights.
Production
CM Borges 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 Cord Trousers we produce expressed in simple terms that we can all easily understand. There’s no point hiding from it:
11.2 kg
of CO2 emitted
The equivalent of 203 kms (126 miles) by car.
4.8 g
of phosphor released in the water
Equivalent to growing 81 kg of potatoes
132 MJ
energy depletion
The equivalent of 44 h of heating (avg. 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 pieces 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.