Oddbean new post about login | logout I need to #asknostr about men’s #clothing on behalf of my dad: He used to get just the right woven cotton collared shirts at Land’s End, but they (and apparently everyone else) have switched to synthetic blends. Does anyone anywhere still sell collared men’s shirts that are 95-100% cotton? He’s also looking for cotton cargo pants that are made of decent (not flimsy) material. Thank you! #naturalfibers #fashion
Wrangler cargo pants/shorts can be 100% cotton, depending on the line. I can't help with the collared shirts.
True, these were his old standbys. But he says they have recently halved the thickness / quality of their fabrics.
Oh! If you're looking for the most durable cargo pants, I pretty much only wear Duluth firehose pants.
I hate that they switched to flex only.
Is that what they did? Boo.
Agreed. Flex-Firehose. Less flex than many others, but still flex.
Polo or dress shirt?
Dress shirts.
Wrangler's "Riggs" line of cargo pants are my go-to. I used to wear the Duluth firehose pants, but I grew to hate the pockets on those. The Riggs pants hold up to abuse nearly as well, and I find them more comfortable and better designed. The front of the legs is actually two layers of fabric, so if you wear through the outer layer of the knees, they're still usable, albeit no longer suitable for formal affairs, coronations, royal weddings, and such.
In this vein, anyone know where to find men’s dress pants that are not flex? Everything seems to have moved that direction lately.
I don't know about shirts, but I like Columbia convertable pants. They're synthetic though. They're thin, but sturdy.