Formal Trousers

Formal trousers is an important type of men's formal wear that can be worn either with a formal shirt or as part of a formal suit. The range of formal trousers is meant for businessmen and executives and are thus made of quality fabrics and fine finish for utmost comfort and fit.

China has become of the largest manufacturers of trousers with high export figures. Cotton knit trousers exports increased substantially in the year 2005 and USA and EU were scared that China will flood the market with cheaply priced trousers. This would in turn badly affect the domestic apparel and textile industry.

Trousers Buying Tips Choose a fabric that has a high thread count. Higher the thread count, softer the fabric. The fit and cut of the trousers is very important while buying a trouser. Woven fabrics are much more durable and finer than other fabrics. Proper finishing of trousers is very important for overall look and durability. There are different finishes provided by manufacturers these days such as wrinkle resistant, stain resistant trousers etc.

History of Trousers
The history of trousers can be traced to the 16th century, when the garment became popular in the Western Europe. The garment was preceded by individual hose worn by men in the 15th century. This was followed by breeches, a grament that was knee length an had a fly or a front opening.

It was during the French Revolution, that males satretd wearing a working-class costume which included an ankle-length trousers or pantaloons (short for pants) instead of the aristocratic knee-breeches.

Fabrics
These trousers are made of finest quality fabrics that can be plain or woven and are superbly crafted for giving an elegant fall and perfect fit to the wearer. Cotton is often blended with polyester and other synthetic fibers for making the garment, wrinkle and stain resistant. Some of the popularly used fabrics are:

Pure Wool Micro Cords Twills Cotton

Micro Twills Chinos PV Twills Poly-Viscose (PV) Matte's

Styles
Formal trousers are available in different styles including:

• Flat Fronted
• Single Pleat
• Half Lined