New Premium Work Pants Combine Strauss’ Trade-Focused Design and 1620’s Innovative NYCO Fabric
German workwear brand Strauss and USA-based 1620 Workwear have announced a collaboration on new work pants that blend the best of European design and American materials. What should you expect from Strauss x 1620 Technical Work Pants? I’ll break down what sets them apart and share some thoughts on the design.
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Strauss x 1620 Workwear Technical Work Pants Basics
Work pant design is one of the things Europe does very well. In fact, they stayed ahead of American design for a long time. Part of that is almost certainly due to Europe’s deep appreciation for high-quality apprenticeships that lead to true masters in the trades.
It’s no surprise that workwear companies are motivated to make sure European tradesmen and tradeswomen have workwear that becomes part of their system of tools, and Strauss is a trusted name in workwear design. The fact that Strauss is on the design side of these work pants is genuinely exciting to me.
The other side is 1620 Workwear. Their Made in the USA workwear is known for its high quality and innovative materials. In particular, NYCO fabric blends cotton and synthetic materials that get the best of both worlds and maintain high durability.
With Strauss’ design and 1620’s Stretch NYCO twill at the heart of these work pants, I’m already thinking, “Take my money!” But you might like some more details, so let’s dig deeper.
There are two pant types. They’re essentially the same, but the Multipocket version doesn’t have kneepad pockets and the Worker version does. Check out the rest of the details below.
Strauss x 1620 Multipocket Pants: $159
- NYCO Shell Material: 59 % Cotton, 37 % Polyamide, 4 % Elastane (approx. 8.26 oz/sq yard)
- Style: Straight leg
- Colors: Moon gray, Meteorite (black)
Key Features
- Flexbelt Waistband: Stretch material enhances comfort at the waist
- Front Pockets: Reinforced with Cordura, includes clip pockets for tape measures and pocket knives
- Money Pockets: Roomy enough for a cell phone on either side
- Ruler Pockets: One for the right and another for the left beneath the back pockets
- Back Pockets: Generous large patch size
- Seam Pockets: Built in the back yoke seam
- Hammer Loops: One on each side
Strauss x 1620 Worker Pants: $169
- NYCO Shell Material: 59 % Cotton, 37 % Polyamide, 4 % Elastane (approx. 8.26 oz/sq yard)
- Style: Straight leg
- Colors: Moon gray, Meteorite (black)
Key Features
- Flexbelt Waistband: Stretch material enhances comfort at the waist
- Front Pockets: Reinforced with Cordura, includes clip pockets for tape measures and pocket knives
- Money Pockets: Roomy enough for a cell phone on either side
- Ruler Pockets: One for the right and another for the left beneath the back pockets
- Back Pockets: Generous large patch size
- Seam Pockets: Built in the back yoke seam
- Hammer Loops: One on each side
- Knee Pad Pockets: Flaps with hook and loop closure keep knee pads from shifting
Should You Buy Them?
If your everyday work pants are a basic pair of jeans and you like it like that, these probably aren’t for you.
But if you’ve ever thought your workwear should do more than just cover and protect your skin, or you already appreciate highly functional workwear, Strauss x 1620 Technical Work Pants should be on your radar. You’re unlikely to find a pair of Made in the USA work pants that have this combination of design and material quality.
Just one more thing—this is a limited-edition collaboration. If you like what you see, be sure sure to grab a pair or two in your size while they’re still available!
