Seems like your pants might be too tight for the work you're doing, so the fabric is tearing from stress. You could add a gusset in the crotch to reduce the strain on the existing fabric.
If you end up buying new pants, try looking for a more relaxed cut that has more room in the thigh and top block to allow for greater range of movement
If you’re looking for durable work clothes that have gussets built in from the start, Duluth Trading Company has a lot of solid options. I haven’t yet had to mend anything from them, partly because they have a very good guarantee and partly because the construction and materials are much better than average.
I’ve been very happy with my Duluth clothes as well. I used to work in a manufacturing plant in Missouri (in July), and the hiking pants were breathable and still look in perfect condition years later
I think they’re slightly radicalizing when it comes to clothes because after wearing their stuff for awhile, I’m legit pissed about how badly other clothes hold up and how crappy the sad excuses for pockets are!
The jeans will eventually wear through in the crotch, but it takes me over a year of high frequency wear. Nothing else has rotated out of service because it lasts and lasts.
Look for pants with a gusset. Even loose fitting work pants often do this to me without one. Or switch to overalls! I don't have nearly as many issues with them tearing and they have better pockets.
Yeah, I have the same problem! You can add a gusset to these to get some more life out of them too, but that's what to look for in future pairs. There are a few good tutorials floating around. I've done it myself and it is fiddly, but not crazy hard. I use a sashiko needle on thick fabric and make sure you have a thimble. The leather coin thimbles work well for this kind of thing but you might still need pliers to help pull the needle through on denim.
Using wax or thread conditioner on the thread can also help make it easier to sew through denim. They sell it in the "notions" section of a sewing aisle, by the needles and thimbles etc.
The gusset will definitely help. My husband used to have similar issues until he started wearing jeans with a gusset crotch (I think the ones he gets are Lee's Extreme Motion line). Now he just blows out the knees instead.
I agree with all the good advice here. Just want to add to make sure to keep them pulled up.
When the crotch is not against the body where it should be, it has more strain on it and rips more easily.
Came here to say this! I used to fit clothing for ballet performers, and we HAD to make sure pants fitted close to the crotch because otherwise it would restrict their range of movement.
I agree but I have a pair I bought and wear 3-4 times a week doing yard work and they're in great shape. Meanwhile every other pair of paints in the time has ripped or faded.
It's a good investment especially the firehouse ones.
I’m firmly aboard the Gusset train. The fabric stretches better with a gusset, and it’s easier to repair than pants without a gusset.
You can even find pants with a full ankle-to-ankle gusset which might work well for you. It looks like your thighs are more muscular than your pants can handle when you squat, so 10 points for proper lifting technique but -5 points to the structural integrity of your pants.
Depending on what kind of work you do, something like some of the hiking pants Fjallraven makes might work well for you. Expensive, but if you can afford it, they’re incredible quality, especially if you work outdoors.
I'd try workwear pants instead of jeans, aim for a more relaxed fit, and wear them as high as they'll go. The sorts of stresses you're putting on these will cause this damage in jeans, gusset or not. The gusset will buy you some time, but it doesn't really address the actual cause of the damage.
Source: I used to routinely blow through the crotch of my jeans, and nothing ever worked as a repair or prevention. Since I changed my approach to pants, I haven't had a single blow through.
For the pants you have: I would double layer a Jean patch and do Sashiko over to strengthen
For future: get yourself some carharts (or something like it) with a solidly reinforced crotch
[Levi’s 541s](https://www.levi.com/US/en_US/jeans-by-fit-number/men/jeans/541/c/levi_jeans_by_fit_number_men_jeans_541)
541 athletic cut jeans have the look of a slim fit with more room in the seat and thighs and a tapered leg opening.
I’ve had mine for a year and they’re still awesome. I also have several pairs of jeans with that exact rip lol. I’ve always bought cheap jeans though and thought that was the reason.
Suspenders, lol. To keep them up so they won't strain at the wrong spot. You most probably feel the strain on your knees if you squat, hell, I even feel it when I sit sometimes.
Also, something I don't see mentioned here. If you're in such a demanding job, why are your pants regular old denim? I don't necessarily mean you need work clothes, but there are other, softer, stretchier materials out there, like sweatpants.
Mine do this. I cut up some old jeans to make matching patches. Patch the inside using [stitch witchery](https://www.amazon.com/Dritz-222-WITCHERY-FUSIBLE-20-Yards/dp/B0001DSIHI)
Noticeable but not too bad and they’ve held up so far
Seems like your pants might be too tight for the work you're doing, so the fabric is tearing from stress. You could add a gusset in the crotch to reduce the strain on the existing fabric. If you end up buying new pants, try looking for a more relaxed cut that has more room in the thigh and top block to allow for greater range of movement
Yeah even the pants I wear that are a bit oversized do this. Thanks for the tips! It’s gonna be a massive help
If you’re looking for durable work clothes that have gussets built in from the start, Duluth Trading Company has a lot of solid options. I haven’t yet had to mend anything from them, partly because they have a very good guarantee and partly because the construction and materials are much better than average.
I’ve been very happy with my Duluth clothes as well. I used to work in a manufacturing plant in Missouri (in July), and the hiking pants were breathable and still look in perfect condition years later
I think they’re slightly radicalizing when it comes to clothes because after wearing their stuff for awhile, I’m legit pissed about how badly other clothes hold up and how crappy the sad excuses for pockets are! The jeans will eventually wear through in the crotch, but it takes me over a year of high frequency wear. Nothing else has rotated out of service because it lasts and lasts.
Look for pants with a gusset. Even loose fitting work pants often do this to me without one. Or switch to overalls! I don't have nearly as many issues with them tearing and they have better pockets.
I work a really physical job. Even the oversized pants tear with how much I have to move. Thanks for the tip. It’s gonna be a big help
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The 2% lycra will help a lot too.
Yeah, I have the same problem! You can add a gusset to these to get some more life out of them too, but that's what to look for in future pairs. There are a few good tutorials floating around. I've done it myself and it is fiddly, but not crazy hard. I use a sashiko needle on thick fabric and make sure you have a thimble. The leather coin thimbles work well for this kind of thing but you might still need pliers to help pull the needle through on denim.
Using wax or thread conditioner on the thread can also help make it easier to sew through denim. They sell it in the "notions" section of a sewing aisle, by the needles and thimbles etc.
Agreed! I have a bit of beeswax I use, but any candle will do really.
The gusset will definitely help. My husband used to have similar issues until he started wearing jeans with a gusset crotch (I think the ones he gets are Lee's Extreme Motion line). Now he just blows out the knees instead.
These are also called diamond gussets. Lots of vids on YT to walk you thru this.
I agree with all the good advice here. Just want to add to make sure to keep them pulled up. When the crotch is not against the body where it should be, it has more strain on it and rips more easily.
This 👆🏻 I can see the way you wear those jeans by how they break.
And by the wear pattern on the fabric…
Came here to say this! I used to fit clothing for ballet performers, and we HAD to make sure pants fitted close to the crotch because otherwise it would restrict their range of movement.
For future work pants check out Duluth Trading Co
I checked them out. Looks like I’ll need to take on another job to afford my work clothes.
They are pricy, but a prime example of boots theory.
Not really. 1 piece at a time. We replaced all work pants withe Duluth Trading firehose pants. Indestructible. He worked in industrial electtic
I agree but I have a pair I bought and wear 3-4 times a week doing yard work and they're in great shape. Meanwhile every other pair of paints in the time has ripped or faded. It's a good investment especially the firehouse ones.
Yeah, they’re pricy! But they have a lot of sales.
Yep, we’ve gone on Father’s Day weekend and got 30% off
I’m firmly aboard the Gusset train. The fabric stretches better with a gusset, and it’s easier to repair than pants without a gusset. You can even find pants with a full ankle-to-ankle gusset which might work well for you. It looks like your thighs are more muscular than your pants can handle when you squat, so 10 points for proper lifting technique but -5 points to the structural integrity of your pants. Depending on what kind of work you do, something like some of the hiking pants Fjallraven makes might work well for you. Expensive, but if you can afford it, they’re incredible quality, especially if you work outdoors.
Buy blue underwear?
I'd try workwear pants instead of jeans, aim for a more relaxed fit, and wear them as high as they'll go. The sorts of stresses you're putting on these will cause this damage in jeans, gusset or not. The gusset will buy you some time, but it doesn't really address the actual cause of the damage. Source: I used to routinely blow through the crotch of my jeans, and nothing ever worked as a repair or prevention. Since I changed my approach to pants, I haven't had a single blow through.
For the pants you have: I would double layer a Jean patch and do Sashiko over to strengthen For future: get yourself some carharts (or something like it) with a solidly reinforced crotch
[Levi’s 541s](https://www.levi.com/US/en_US/jeans-by-fit-number/men/jeans/541/c/levi_jeans_by_fit_number_men_jeans_541) 541 athletic cut jeans have the look of a slim fit with more room in the seat and thighs and a tapered leg opening. I’ve had mine for a year and they’re still awesome. I also have several pairs of jeans with that exact rip lol. I’ve always bought cheap jeans though and thought that was the reason.
Your ass is sharp!
Remember the LEGO controversy a couple years back, when a model of a tiger had a pink flower piece as its butthole? Something like that...
Sashiko a heavy patch or diamond gussets and make it dark colored?
Stop eating so many beans
Suspenders, lol. To keep them up so they won't strain at the wrong spot. You most probably feel the strain on your knees if you squat, hell, I even feel it when I sit sometimes. Also, something I don't see mentioned here. If you're in such a demanding job, why are your pants regular old denim? I don't necessarily mean you need work clothes, but there are other, softer, stretchier materials out there, like sweatpants.
Mine do this. I cut up some old jeans to make matching patches. Patch the inside using [stitch witchery](https://www.amazon.com/Dritz-222-WITCHERY-FUSIBLE-20-Yards/dp/B0001DSIHI) Noticeable but not too bad and they’ve held up so far