These are, by far, the toughest shorts in the range: stretch denim made of 98% cotton and 2% elastane, 380 g/m². Almost double the weight of a regular work short. Slim fit cut, button fastening, metal rivets at the pocket corners and a tool pocket on the right leg.
✅ Features
380 g/m² denim: the highest fabric weight in the entire shorts range. It withstands abrasion like no other.
2% elastane: rigid denim is uncomfortable; this one gives just enough to let you crouch down.
Metal reinforcement rivets at the pocket stress points, just like a classic pair of jeans.
Tool pocket on the right leg, with an upper patch pocket.
Patch pocket with side gusset on the left leg, with flap and snap buttons.
Slim fit cut and double safety stitching.
Just one color — denim blue — and sizes from S to 3XL.
👷 What jobs it's for
Carpentry, cabinetmaking and assembly.
Construction sites and renovations where clothes get dragged over rubble.
Mechanic and sheet-metal workshops.
Trades that want a jeans look with workwear performance.
Gardening and working with brush.
📋 Technical specifications
Velilla reference: 103017S
Fabric: stretch denim, 98% cotton and 2% elastane, 380 g/m²
Cut: slim fit
Fastening: buttons
Reinforcements: metal rivets and double safety stitching
Pockets: two front pockets, one watch pocket, one patch pocket on the right leg, one side-gusset pocket on the left, two back pockets and a tool pocket on the right leg
Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL and 3XL
Color: denim blue
🧺 Care
Machine wash at 30° and inside out: denim shows crease marks if washed right side out.
Wash separately the first few times: indigo denim bleeds dye and stains the rest of the laundry.
Air dry in the shade. Do not tumble dry, as that is where it shrinks the most.
Iron at medium temperature if needed.
💡 Tip: At 380 g/m² and with a slim fit cut, these shorts are not comfortable for working in the middle of a heatwave: they are heavy, trap the air and, with the close fit, don't ventilate. They are the shorts for someone who needs the garment to hold up, not for someone who needs to stay cool. For summer on site, the 103032S stretch trekking shorts — 180 g/m² — have exactly half the fabric, and you can tell. And since they are 98% cotton, expect a little shrinkage the first time you wash them.
Frequently asked questions
What fabric are they made of?
They are made of stretch denim with 98% cotton and 2% elastane, at 380 g/m², the highest fabric weight in the shorts range. The elastane makes crouching down more comfortable.
What reinforcements and pockets do they have?
They have metal rivets at the stress points and double safety stitching. They include a tool pocket on the right leg, as well as front pockets, a watch pocket, a side-gusset pocket and back pockets.
What jobs are they suitable for?
They are suitable for carpentry, cabinetmaking and assembly, construction sites and renovations, mechanic and sheet-metal workshops, and gardening and working with brush.
Are they a good choice for working in very hot weather?
They are not the most comfortable in the middle of a heatwave: at 380 g/m² and with a slim fit cut, they are heavy and ventilate poorly. For summer on site, the description suggests the 103032S trekking shorts, at 180 g/m².
How do I wash them?
Machine wash at 30° and inside out, and wash separately the first few times because indigo denim bleeds dye. Air dry in the shade, without a tumble dryer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why 380 g/m2?
Because it is denim. It is the highest fabric weight in the range and what makes these the most abrasion-resistant shorts.
Are they comfortable in summer?
Not particularly. They are heavy, block airflow and the slim fit cut doesn't ventilate. For hot weather, the 103032S trekking shorts at 180 g/m2 are half the fabric.
Do they stretch?
Yes, they contain 2% elastane, just enough to bend down without pulling.
Do they bleed colour?
Yes, indigo denim bleeds during the first washes. Wash them separately and inside out.
Do they shrink?
A little, as they are 98% cotton. Avoid the tumble dryer.
What is on the legs?
A patch pocket on the right with a tool pocket, and a side bellows pocket on the left.
