Dutch Shorts in Print2Fabric Patterns?

[kitsapcowboy]

Inevitably, it seems Dutch has stepped into the world of haute couture with his trendy new Dutch Shorts.

Will Dutch Shorts be available in Print2Fabric patterns?

Thanks for letting all the trail fashionistas know...

[robertjackson]

Any pattern to obscure my nappy knees would help.

[James Fowler]

Inevitably, it seems Dutch has stepped into the world of haute couture with his trendy new Dutch Shorts.

Will Dutch Shorts be available in Print2Fabric patterns?

Thanks for letting all the trail fashionistas know...

I was thinking flames might be nice...

Shorts are made of "Argon 90", the only Print2Fabric option for Argon is 15D - but those might be the same material? They're both calendered DWR nylon at 0.9 grams per sq/yd .

[dakotaross]

Hmmm..... wheels are turning

[Red Wing]

Dutchs shorts are calendered?
I've got an uncalendered pair from Luke. Bunch of hikers said the calndered got clammy and didn't breathe as well. I LOVE my uncalendered shorts.

[kitsapcowboy]

Dutchs shorts are calendered?
I've got an uncalendered pair from Luke. Bunch of hikers said the calndered got clammy and didn't breathe as well. I LOVE my uncalendered shorts.

The solid ones listed are made from Argon 90, presumably because they are light (33 grams), strong, comfortable, and packable. Black and blue are fast-drying, reasonably conservative, practical solid-color choices for Dutch to keep on the shelf, ready to ship. (Some other colors of Argon 90 may not afford as much modesty on laundry day...)

I would think a printed pair in Hexon 1.0 or 1.6, with its wonderful feel, would be just the ticket.

I think they key is to remember that these shorts seem to be designed as minimalist ancillary gear for thru-hikers, not as day-to-day trailwear.

[Eidson]

I would think a printed pair in Hexon 1.0 or 1.6, with its wonderful feel, would be just the ticket.

My thoughts exactly..both P2F and in Hexon.

[atrane21]

P2F shorts are certainly on our list and if you'd like a pair now i'm sure we could work something out with a custom order if you shoot us an email.

Also, we use A90 for the shorts now and we haven't decided to stick with that or go with the ARGON 15D poly for the P2F. Either way, even though they're calendared fabrics they have a very good breath-ability rating and you shouldn't notice much if any "clammy" type feel.

[kitsapcowboy]

OOC how long are the inseams on these shorts?

[James Fowler]

... we use A90 for the shorts now and we haven't decided to stick with that or go with the ARGON 15D poly for the P2F...

What's the difference between A90 and ARGON 15D ?