Pleat Denim Trousers - Char Navy Overdyed Linen Denim
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Description
MotivMFG's Spring/Summer 2026 collection is titled "A.C.G.T." — referencing the four bases that make up a strand of DNA: Adenine, Cytosine, Guanine, & Thymine. The very conceptual title ties into the scientific inspiration behind the collection, which combines a set of unique and highly-technical fabrics with Motiv's usual stellar tailoring and design. The garments are somehow both old-world and futuristic, with riffs on familiar silhouettes and contemporary updates to classic styles that seem like they would feel equally appropriate in the Atomic Era of the late 40s as well as the distant 2100s.
The Pleat Denim Trousers combine several different early industrial manufacturing techniques — including a one piece fly, trapezoid belt loops, and faux yoke darts with a four pleat configuration. They're cut with a very comfortable and flattering high rise, a roomy-but-slimming top block (thanks to the pleats), and two handsomely-tapered legs. Sitting right at the intersection between tailoring and workwear, these are both functionally and stylistically versatile.
This custom fabric is the latest of Motiv's "Summer Denim" textiles, developed in collaboration with the best narrow-loom weavers in China. Made from a blend of 75% linen and 25% cotton yarns, they've got all the structure and durability of a more "traditional" denim, with added breathability and drape thanks to the linen content. The char navy color comes from using natural indigo-dyed warp yarns and finishing each garment with a sulfur-based overdye, resulting in a deep charcoal/navy base that will fade very dramatically over time, developing a beautiful high-contrast patina with wear.
The trims are pretty great too, from the custom metal hardware to the selvedge details and woven pocket bags. To top it all off, the entire garment uses single-needle construction, a serious feat and quite the tailoring flex from the small team at Motiv.
Fits true to size. Wash cold and hang dry.
- 75% linen / 25% cotton
- Custom selvedge denim from China
- Natural indigo dye
- Sulfur-overdyed finish
- Trapezoid belt loops
- Sulfur-dyed denim
- Woven pocket bags
- Three pocket fit
- High rise
- Wide straight leg
- Rinsed
- Selvedge details
- True to size
- Wash cold and hang dry
- Custom labels
- Designed and produced by MotivMFG in Beijing, China
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Pleat Denim Trousers - Char Navy Overdyed Linen Denim
Size Guide
| Size | Waist | Front Rise | Back Rise | Upper Thigh | Knee | Leg Opening | Inseam |
| 26/XXS | 24.5" | 12.5" | 16.5" | 13" | 10.5" | 8.5" | 28" |
| 28/Extra Small | 26" | 12.75" | 17" | 13.5" | 11" | 8.75" | 28.75" |
| 30/Small | 28" | 13.25" | 17.5" | 14.25" | 11.25" | 9" | 30" |
| 32/Medium | 30.50" | 13.75" | 17.75" | 14.5" | 11.75" | 9.25" | 31.5" |
| 34/Large | 32.5" | 14" | 18.5" | 15.25" | 12.25" | 9.5" | 32" |
| 36/Extra Large | 34.5" | 14.25" | 18.75" | 15.75" | 12.5" | 9.75" | 32.25" |
| 38/XXL | 37" | 14.5" | 19" | 16" | 12.75" | 9.75" | 32.5" |
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