Sweatpants for Men – A Guide

Short answer: Good sweatpants for men need an adjustable waist, a fit that tapers at the bottom and a soft, breathable fabric. Choose sweatpants in bamboo viscose if you want a pair that stays comfortable all day without turning warm and clammy.

The waist decides most of it

A wide, soft waistband with a flat drawstring can be worn all day. A narrow elastic or a thick, round cord leaves a mark when you sit for hours. See bamboo sweatpants for men and always try the waist sitting down.

The leg should taper

A completely straight, wide leg looks sloppy and gathers on top of the shoe. A slightly tapered leg falls cleanly and sits well in a pair of trainers. That is the single detail that decides whether the trousers can be worn outside the home.

The length of the leg

Sweatpants should end at the ankle without bunching. Too long and the fabric folds over the shoe, too short and they look outgrown. Measure a pair you already like before you order.

Pockets that can be used

Pockets with zips hold the phone when you sit down or lie on the sofa, where open pockets lose everything. In return a zip is felt if the trousers are used for sleeping or lying down. Choose by what the trousers will mostly be used for.

Why bamboo in sweat fabric

Sweat fabric is thick and lies close to the body for many hours. Bamboo viscose moves the moisture away and holds back odour, so the same trousers can be worn several days without feeling used. That is the single reason many people switch material.

For training or for the sofa

Sweatpants are too warm for hard training and perfect for warming up, walks and rest days. If they are to be used for sport in summer heat, bamboo shorts for men are the right choice. Sweatpants belong in the cool half of the year.

The matching top

If the trousers are to be part of a set, buy the top in the same series and colour. See bamboo hoodies for men or the whole set under bamboo tracksuit sets for men, where both pieces come from the same batch.

The colour decides the use

Black and dark grey can be worn outside the home without looking like house clothes. Light grey shows moisture and marks most clearly of all colours, which is why a light grey pair usually stays on the sofa. Choose dark if the trousers should do both.

Washing and shape

Wash at 30 degrees without fabric softener, and turn the trousers inside out so the brushed inside does not rub against the drum. Hang them to dry, because the tumble dryer makes both the waistband and the ankle ribbing brittle, and that cannot be put right. See also bamboo sweatpants and tracksuits.