Men's Olive Chinos, French Gabardine
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- Material
- 100% cotton, gabardine, tight twill weave
- Construction
- Fabric: France, Made in Morocco
- Care
- Machine washable at home, dry cleaning is not necessary.
Wash at 30 °C (86 °F) inside out, short cycle, mild detergent with no bleaching agent.
Wash separately the first few times: dyed cotton bleeds slightly.
Do not tumble dry: air dry in the shade.
Iron at medium heat, on the reverse to protect the colour.
Avoid fabric softener, which clogs the fibre and reduces its breathability.
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Style
Men's Olive Chinos, French Gabardine
Style sizes
| Half waist (cm) | Half thigh (cm) | Half hem opening (cm) | Size to choose |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 30.5 | 16.75 | 28 |
| 40 | 31 | 16.75 | 29 |
| 41 | 31.5 | 17 | 30 |
| 42 | 32 | 17.25 | 31 |
| 43 | 32.5 | 17.5 | 32 |
| 44 | 33 | 17.75 | 33 |
| 45 | 33.5 | 18 | 34 |
| 46 | 34 | 18.25 | 36 |
| 48 | 34.5 | 18.5 | 38 |
Garment measurements laid flat, in centimeters. A half-measurement reads doubled.
Measured on the body, under the arms, without pulling tight.
The one you usually take, whatever the brand.
Men's olive chinos, from the utility wardrobe
At the start of the 20th century, gabardine trousers dressed officer and worker alike: they had to allow movement under the jacket and hold up at work, then they went civilian for their clean look. These men's olive chinos take our Slack model in the most utilitarian of its three shades. The cloth is a 250 g/m² cotton gabardine, woven and dyed in France in a very tight twill, denser than a classic gabardine: it resists abrasion and stays supple. Worn cuffed, with a chambray shirt and loafers, it works as well in the workshop as in town.
- Material: 100% cotton, gabardine, tight twill weave
- Origin: cloth from France, made in Morocco
- Detail: French gabardine
- Detail: modern fitted cut
- Detail: tailoring finishes
Cut and sizing
Cut fitted toward the bottom. From 28 to 38, the half thigh runs from 30.5 to 34.5 cm and the half opening from 16.75 to 18.5 cm; in size 32, the chino measures 43 cm half waist, 32.5 cm half thigh and 17.5 cm half opening. This model runs large: take one size below your usual size.
How to wear olive chinos
Cuffed, with a chambray shirt and loafers, as in our photos. With an ecru henley in summer, or under a raw denim jacket in mid-season. It also comes in beige and navy.
Care
Machine washable at home: 30 °C (86 °F) inside out, short cycle, mild detergent with no bleaching agent, and separately the first few times, because dyed cotton bleeds slightly. No tumble dryer and no fabric softener. Air dry in the shade; iron at medium heat, on the reverse to protect the colour.
Slant pockets, welt pockets
On the front, two slant pockets with an angled opening where the hand slides naturally. At the back, two deep double-welt pockets closed with a corozo button. Each is stopped with a D-shaped stitch, which reinforces both the edge and the bottom of the pocket.
Patina and durability
In three years, this olive will have taken on the tone of a field trouser.
It is the most utilitarian of the three Slack shades. Its 250 g/m² gabardine, woven and dyed in France on a very tight twill, is denser than a classic gabardine: it resists abrasion and stays supple. Here is how the olive patinates.
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firm material, solid color, clean finishes.
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the piece softens where it works the most.
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wear creases mark themselves and return from one wear to the next.
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follow the composition instructions; excessive heat and tumble dryers are to be avoided.
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borders and friction zones soften first.
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the color shades with use, without aging all at once.
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the piece is made: supple, familiar, always holding.
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a seam, a button, a snag is mended in the workshop.
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nearly three years: a well-kept piece gains in character what it loses in newness.
Olive is the easiest colour to wear after blue, and the rarest in a wardrobe. It goes with ecru, navy, brown. It is the chino that gives character to a simple outfit, without overdoing it.
A fly held by two plackets
The fly closes on a size-5 metal YKK zip from Japan, and a double button placket holds it at the waist. All the buttons are corozo, a vegetable ivory, sewn twice with Coats thread. The front crotch is lined; the back crotch and the fly are finished with a bias binding.
A tailor's waistband
Inside, the waistband is lined with ecru 100% cotton Italian herringbone, which stops it losing shape. The Heritage Workwear label is sewn on with a zigzag stitch. It is a detail you only see when you open the trousers, and that is exactly why we took care of it.
We are here to help you
Find here the answers to the most frequently asked questions to help you choose with confidence.
Our clothes are made from exceptional materials (Japanese selvedge denim, French wool from Tournier…) and assembled on vintage machines.
Every piece is designed to last, evolve and develop a patina over time. The fabrics are developed to our own specifications: we design our own weaves, then have them woven by the best mills in the world (Japan, France, Italy, Portugal, Morocco), often on old looms. A new cloth can take up to a year to come to life.
This exacting standard is what sets Champ de Manoeuvres apart.
Yes, we ship worldwide. Shipping costs are automatically calculated when you place your order. Delivery is free in France and Belgium for orders over €150, in Europe for orders over €300, and worldwide for orders over €400.
Delivery times vary depending on the destination: 2 to 5 business days in France, 2 to 8 days in Europe, and up to 16 days for the rest of the world. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the order is shipped.
Of course! Returns and exchanges are free in France and Belgium for all orders over €150. You have 14 days to try on your items at home and return them if necessary.
Each product sheet contains a detailed size guide and fitting advice. Please contact our customer service for personalized advice before your purchase. Otherwise, here is a link to a general measurement chart .
Each product comes with tailored care instructions. We favor durable, easy-care materials to ensure your clothes last a long time.
You can reach us through our contact page or by email. Our team will be happy to reply quickly and advise you.