These are wide-leg pleated trousers made from 100% handwoven cotton with AZO free dye, from the ethical label Mati. The length is a consistent 37 inches across every size.

The length is the same 37 inches in every size, which is unusual — most trousers scale their length with the size. These were cut to hit one specific point, so where they land depends on your height rather than your size.

The details

• 100% handwoven cotton
• AZO free dye
• Made by Mati, a slow-fashion label producing on handlooms in India
• High waist, pleated front, wide leg
• Length is 37" in every size
• Dry clean only · do not bleach

How to wear it

Wednesday, office — Tuck in the fine knit boatneck shell, flat mules. The pleats carry the formality, so you do not need a blazer.

Sunday lunch — oversized slub tee, half-tucked, flat sandals.

Questions people ask

What size am I if I'm 5'6"?
Size by your waist and hip using the measurements above. Length is fixed at 37 inches regardless of size, so at 5'6" these sit near the ankle.

Do these need dry cleaning?
Yes — dry clean only, and no bleach.

What does AZO free dye mean?
Dyed without azo compounds. It is a standard specification for dyes used in clothing worn against skin.