Welcome to Plaid Plain® Pants, Dress Pants, Mens Pants – your number one destination for high-quality, fashionable plaid and plain pants for men.
Our Story
Our journey began years ago with a simple idea – to provide well-made, comfortable, and affordable pants to men who value both style and comfort. We saw that most pants on the market fell into two extremes – either overly expensive designer pants, or cheaply made ‘fast fashion’ pants that fall apart after a few wears. We knew there had to be a better way.
So we set out to create a collection of mens pants that hit the sweet spot – pants made with care using quality materials and skilled craftsmanship, offered at reasonable prices. We wanted to prove that mens fashion could be both stylish and accessible.
After months of research, design, and testing different fabrics and manufacturing partners, we finally landed on our proprietary pant fabric – a wrinkle-resistant poly-cotton blend that combined the easy care of synthetic fibers with the comfort and breathability of natural cotton. We also developed strong relationships with family-owned factories and mills that shared our values of integrity and community.
Armed with our high-quality fabric and a commitment to ethical, sustainable production, we launched our first collection of mens chino pants. The response was tremendous, and confirmed our belief that there was a real need for pants like ours.
Bolstered by this success, we continued to expand our collections over the years. We added classic mens dress pants, cargos, jeans, and more – all crafted to our exacting standards, and all offered in a range of classic colors and stylish patterns.
Today we offer an extensive catalog of mens pants to suit every style and occasion, from weekday workwear to weekend adventures. And while our collection has grown, our commitment to quality, value and responsible production remains unchanged. We’re proud to manufacture our pants in factories where workers are treated fairly and conditions are safe.
Most of all, we’re grateful to our customers who have joined us on this journey and shared our vision of stylish, well-made clothing that everyone can afford. Thank you for being part of the Plaid Plain family!
Our Values
Everything we do at Plaid Plain is guided by our core values:
Quality
We only use fabrics and materials that meet our strict quality standards. Our pants are made to last through years of wear and washing.
Craftsmanship
Our pants are constructed with care by skilled garment makers. We take pride in meticulous details like smooth seams, strong stitching and sturdy hardware.
Value
Our pants are priced fairly for their quality. We aim to provide the best value by eliminating middlemen and unnecessary markups.
Sustainability
We use responsible manufacturing practices to reduce our environmental impact. This includes partnering with bluesign® approved suppliers.
Ethical Production
All our garments are produced in factories with safe working conditions and fair wages for workers. We regularly audit our partners.
Customer Experience
We strive to make your experience with Plaid Plain smooth, enjoyable and hassle-free, from ordering to returns and exchanges.
Community
We actively support causes and organizations that align with our values. This includes skills training programs for garment workers.
Our Pants
With styles ranging from casual everyday pants to sophisticated suit pants, we’ve got you covered from work to weekend.
Chino Pants
Our bestselling chinos are crafted from a wrinkle-resistant cotton blend with just the right amount of stretch for all-day comfort. Choose from flat front, pleated and relaxed fits in versatile solid colors or fun patterns.
Dress Pants
Look polished and professional with our dress pants, tailored from a lightweight poly-wool blend that holds a crisp crease. Available in classic solids and subtle pinstripes, these pants pair perfectly with blazers and sport coats.
Cargo Pants
Ideal for adventures or casual days, our durable cotton canvas cargo pants feature oversized pockets to hold all your essentials. Designed with a relaxed fit, these pants move easily from job site to campsite.
Jeans
Weekend ready, our jeans come in a range of washes from light to dark. Cut from stretch denim with a hint of spandex, they provide flexibility and comfort for all-day wear. Classic five-pocket styling keeps the look timeless.
Joggers
Combining the comfort of sweatpants with a more refined tapered silhouette, our joggers transition seamlessly from workout to weekend. The lightweight French terry fabric and adjustable drawcord waistband ensure unrestricted movement.
Shorts
Ready for warmer weather, our shorts are tailored from lightweight, breathable fabrics designed to keep you cool. Flat front and pleated styles are available in an array of colors and patterns, with inseams ranging from 5” to 11”.
In addition to these core styles, we also offer seasonal collections that feature fresh takes on favorite fits as well as on-trend styles. Our extensive size range ensures a perfect fit for men of all shapes and builds.
Every pair of Plaid Plain pants is designed for comfort, style and lasting quality. We want our customers to feel as good as they look.
Our Commitment to Quality
At Plaid Plain, we are unwavering in our commitment to quality. We only select fabrics and materials that meet our stringent standards for durability, performance and comfort.
Our pants are constructed using advanced techniques like multi-needle stitching, bar tacking and reinforced inseams that add strength and structure. Hardware such as zippers, buttons and rivets is sturdy enough to outlast years of wear.
We pay close attention to the little details that make a big difference in how our pants look and feel:
- Smooth, clean finished seams that won’t chafe or irritate.
- Perfectly aligned patterns that display precision and care.
- Trim, flattering fits achieved through thoughtful tailoring and patterning.
- Trouser creases and leg seams that are pressed with military precision for a sharp, crisp look.
Our rigorous quality control process ensures that every pair of pants leaving our facility lives up to our lofty standards. If for any reason you are not completely satisfied, we will make it right.
By partnering with time-honored mills and factories, investing in skilled craftspeople and using only the finest materials, we are able to achieve a level of quality, comfort and style that we are proud to put the Plaid Plain name on.
Ethical and Sustainable Production
From the very beginning, we’ve made it a priority to manufacture our pants ethically and sustainably. We partner with factories that align with our values when it comes to worker safety, fair wages and environmental responsibility.
We regularly audit our manufacturing partners to ensure they adhere to our vendor code of conduct. This prohibits forced labor, child labor and discrimination while requiring safe working conditions and reasonable working hours and wages. Workers have the right to freely associate and collectively bargain.
Many of our factories hold certifications like WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production), confirming their compliance with labor, ethics and environmental regulations.
We also aim to reduce our environmental impact through measures like:
- Using bluesign® approved fabrics and materials that meet stringent standards for resource efficiency, consumer safety and sustainability.
- Requiring OEKO-TEX® certification to minimize harmful chemicals.
- Monitoring and optimizing water usage and wastewater treatment during manufacturing.
- Working with mills that utilize recycled materials and environmentally responsible processes.
We know there is always more work to be done when it comes to sustainability. We actively seek new and better ways to lessen our environmental footprint across our operations and supply chain.
Our Customers
Our customers are the reason we do what we do. We’re passionate about delivering quality, value and service to each and every man who chooses to wear our pants.
The Plaid Plain man values quality craftsmanship, classic masculine style and responsible manufacturing. He wants pants that can transition effortlessly from Monday morning meetings to Sunday cookouts – pants that fit his lifestyle and bring out his best.
We love hearing from our customers about why they enjoy our pants and how we can improve. It’s conversations with real men that inspire our designs and guide our process.
We also aim to give back to causes and organizations our customers care about, from skills training for garment workers to conservation initiatives.
To all our customers – thank you for your support over the years. We couldn’t do this without you. Here’s to many more years of delivering premium pants you’ll be proud to wear.
The Future
A lot has changed since those first chinos, but our dedication to our customers and our products remains as strong as ever. If anything, our commitment has only grown – to keep improving our pants, refining our processes and evolving as styles and technology change.
We will continue to seek out innovative materials and production methods that uphold our standards for quality while reducing environmental impact.
And we’ll keep listening to our customers and refining every aspect of the Plaid Plain experience to make it the best it can possibly be.
We’re excited to see what the future holds as we bring our unique brand of conscientious, stylish men’s pants to new customers across the country and around the world.
Wherever the journey leads, you can count on Plaid Plain to keep crafting premium pants we’re proud to wear, while honoring the values and community that built this brand.
Here’s to the next chapter! We’re glad you’re part of the story.
