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Jan

Hey Kiyoshi. Pretty basic question. Do you know if 100% cotton chinos would stretch in the seat? I picked up some hartford cotton trousers on deep sale via Mr Porter, and the only issue is a slightly too tight seat. Thought about sitting in warm water and just doing a couple lunges and hanging to dry - worked for my raw denim. Just don't want to try something and lose my return option.

- Asked by jsigmon

Eh, that hasn’t really been the case in any chinos I own. If it’s too tight, then I’d suggest sending them back and maybe sizing up and have the waist taken in (if possible). Buying something that doesn’t fit often results in money wasted because you won’t wear it. 

noahzagor said:

Cotton always stretches a bit. Chinos may not stretch as much as denim, but I’d wager you’ll get about another 1/4” in them as you wear them. Wash cold and hang dry.

Thanks, Noah!

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  1. noahzagor said: Cotton always stretches a bit. Chinos may not stretch as much as denim, but I’d wager you’ll get about another 1/4” in them as you wear them. Wash cold and hang dry.
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