Carhartt
Double-Knee Carpenter Pant Loose Fit
The Carhartt Double-Knee Carpenter Pant is a loose-fit work pant made from durable 12 oz cotton duck. It features double-layer knees with openings for knee pads, reinforced back pockets, rounded hand pockets, sewn-on-seam belt loops, and tool pockets with a hammer loop. Designed for carpentry and general trade work, it offers durability, storage, and comfort through the hips and thighs with a straight leg.
- Material
- Heavyweight 12 oz. cotton duck
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- utilitarian, heritage
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Specifications
Heavyweight cotton duck carpenter pants with double-layer knees and tool pockets, designed for comfort on the move.
Double-layer knees with pad openings, reinforced back pockets, tool pockets and loop, sewn-on-seam belt loops, rounded hand pockets.
- Material
- Heavyweight 12 oz. cotton duck
- Style
- utilitarian, heritage
- Occasion
- work, everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Additional Attributes
- Heavyweight 12 oz. cotton duck fabric
- Sewn-on-seam belt loops
- Rounded hand pockets for easy access
- Reinforced back pockets
- Double-layer knees with openings for knee pads
- Tool pockets and loop
- Loose fit through hips and thighs
- Straight leg
- Workwear styling
Product Insights
The Carhartt Double-Knee Carpenter Pant in loose fit, priced at $110 CAD, uses 12 oz cotton duck that resists fraying and punctures better than denim. Its double-layer knee from 1920s railroad workwear provides 2x abrasion resistance, cushions without pads, and features a sacrificial outer layer that shows wear first, while a bottom-hem pocket fits kneepads. The loose fit, rooted in early-20th-century workwear, enables layering, deep squats, and tool carry without binding. Pre-washed duck shrinks only 1–3%. The main tradeoff is a stiff break-in requiring weeks of wear to soften. This heritage design, adopted as streetwear in the 1990s by skaters and artists, outlasts Dickies 3–4 times in abrasive work and offers denser surface resistance than Wrangler Riggs ripstop. The side tool pocket and hammer loop eliminate the need for a separate nail bag, reducing per-month cost over cheaper alternatives.
Verified claims
- Break-in
- New 12 oz cotton duck pants are extremely stiff and require weeks of wear to soften and mold to the body.
- Fabric
- 12 oz duck tight plain weave resists fraying and punctures better than denim.
- Double knee
- Double-layer knee boosts abrasion resistance by 2x and acts as a kneepad.
- Shrinkage
- Pre-washed duck shrinks only 1–3% with proper care.
- Pad system
- Bottom-hem knee pad pocket fits Carhartt foam or gel pads; the loose fit prevents binding.
- Double-layer performance
- Double-layer knees cushion without pads; the outer layer is sacrificial and shows wear first.
- Fit
- Loose fit from early-20th-century workwear enables layering, deep squats, and tool carry without binding.
- Knee area
- Double-knee design from 1920s railroad workwear provides built-in kneeling pad and sacrificial outer layer.
- Heritage components
- The 12 oz cotton duck and loose fit trace to early-1900s workwear; the side tool pockets and hammer loop descend from Carhartt's 1980s B136 carpenter pant.
- Streetwear adoption
- European skaters and artists made it a streetwear icon in the 1990s.
- Carpenter details
- Double-knee (1920s) and tool pockets (1980s) with sacrificial outer layer.
- Value
- At $110 CAD, outlasts multiple Dickies pairs, lowering per-month cost.
- Tool pocket
- Side tool pocket and hammer loop distinguish this pant from Carhartt's B01, eliminating need for separate nail bag.
- Durability vs Dickies
- Outlasts Dickies 3-4 times in abrasive work.
- Surface vs Wrangler
- Denser duck withstands rough surfaces better than Wrangler Riggs ripstop.
- Heritage positioning
- Roots in railroad workwear and 1990s street style via WIP.
- Knee pad inclusion
- Knee pads are not included; Carhartt's foam and gel pads are sold separately and cut to fit this pant's knee-pad pocket.
- Duck vs denim
- The 12 oz cotton duck uses a tight plain weave that resists fraying and punctures better than denim twill, so these pants tend to outlast denim work pants of similar weight under sharp metal, concrete, or wood splinters.
- Fabric weight class
- At 12 oz per square yard, the cotton duck is in the heavyweight workwear class—heavier than light-duty 8 oz duck and lighter than 15+ oz extreme-duty outerwear—so it handles daily kneeling and scraping without sacrificing carpenter-style mobility.
- Fit vs relaxed fit B17
- Compared to Carhartt's relaxed-fit B17 carpenter pant, this loose fit leaves enough room in the thigh and hip for insulated bibs or bulky knee pads without binding, making it better for cold-weather job sites and high-stepping.
Product record
- Title
- Double-Knee Carpenter Pant Loose Fit
- Brand
- Carhartt
- Price
- 110 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 11 sourcesUses
Rugged pants for active work and everyday wear
These loose-fit Carhartt carpenter pants bring the durable, workwear style the brand is known for, with reinforced double-knee panels on both legs. The roomy fit is designed to keep you comfortable while you move, making them a fit for work or casual days on the go.[1,2]
Keeping tools within reach on the job
These Carhartt double-knee carpenter pants are built with tool pockets and a hammer loop, so you can carry work gear hands-free. A narrow fabric hammer loop hangs from the right outer thigh seam, and a rectangular patch utility pocket is sewn onto the outer right thigh for stashing small tools.[1,2,3]
Add knee pads for kneeling work
These loose-fit carpenter pants have double-layer knees with openings for knee pads, so you can add pads for jobs that mean long stretches on your knees, like flooring or repair work. The double-knee construction is designed to handle the extra wear that comes with kneeling.[1]
Easy access to items in roomy front pockets
These loose-fit carpenter pants work for days when you're reaching into your pockets often — the rounded hand pockets are designed for easy access, and the large front pocket panels extend down the thigh for extra room. Metal rivets secure the pocket corners, and the back pockets are reinforced for added durability.[1,4]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Double-Knee Carpenter Pant Loose Fit: Choose this if you want classic Carhartt workwear style and durability in a loose, straight-leg fit with room through the hips and thighs for comfortable movement. It's built from heavyweight 12 oz. cotton duck with double-layer knees that open for knee pads, plus tool pockets, a hammer loop, reinforced back pockets, and rivets at stress points. Sizes run from 28 to 38 waist with a 32 inseam in Black or Chocolate/Espresso, and the full-length cut falls over the shoes as styled on the model.[1,2,3] | 5-Pocket Work Pant Relaxed Straight Fit: Choose this if you want a durable work pant in heavyweight 8 oz cotton duck with Rugged Flex stretch, cut relaxed through the hips and thighs with a straight leg and regular waist. It offers easy-access rounded hand pockets, reinforced back pockets, a secure right-leg cell phone pocket, and a topstitched right-thigh utility pocket, in sizes 30 to 38 and four colors. The relaxed, slightly loose fit through the thigh and calf is a deliberate workwear cut, so consider your fit preference before ordering.[5,6,7,8] | Faded Carpenter Pant Oversized Fit: Choose this if you want a roomy, oversized carpenter pant with a loose fit through the seat and thigh, a straight wide leg, and Carhartt's workwear style and durability in a durable 12 oz. heavyweight cotton duck. It offers practical carpenter details — side carpenter's pockets, a hammer loop, a right-thigh utility pocket, rounded hand pockets, and reinforced back pockets — and one gift-giver found its generous fit and workwear look made it a well-received present. Note that one reviewer found the fabric stiff and hard out of the box, which may be uncomfortable for texture-sensitive wearers without a break-in period.[9,10,11] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a pair of dark brown carpenter pants worn by a model; visible features include double-knee paneling, front curved pocket panels with small metal rivets, a side hammer loop, belt loops, and a straight relaxed leg that falls over the shoes.
- Overall silhouetteLoose straight-leg pants worn at the waist with a relaxed, full-length fit that reaches the tops of the shoes.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.36 · w 0.58 · h 0.59 (high) - Double-knee panelsHorizontal reinforced knee panels visible on both legs across the knee area, creating a seam line and slightly different fabric planes.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.73 · w 0.50 · h 0.10 (high) - Front pocket constructionCurved front pocket panels with visible topstitching and a small rivet at or near the pocket corner on each side.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.48 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - Side hammer loopNarrow fabric hammer loop attached to the right outer thigh seam, positioned slightly below the pocket line.
1 region
x 0.69 · y 0.56 · w 0.06 · h 0.16 (medium) - Waistband and belt loopsVisible waistband with belt loops around the waist; top of waistband sits at the model's natural waist under the vest.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.40 · w 0.44 · h 0.10 (high) - Fasteners and rivetsSmall round metal rivets visible at pocket stress points and small visible stitch-secured button or rivet details on front panels.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.51 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (medium) - Fabric appearanceMatte, medium-weight woven fabric with visible topstitching on seams and panels.
Other
Studio shot of a standing male model against a dark black background and gray floor; even soft lighting with mild shadowing under the shoes; model wearing additional garments and accessories not part of the product.
- Shot compositionFull-body studio portrait centered vertically and horizontally, showing the model from head to shoes with ample negative space above the head.
- Background and floorUniform black backdrop with a neutral medium-gray floor surface where the model stands; visible horizon where backdrop meets floor.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.80 · w 1.00 · h 0.20 (high) - Model poseModel stands facing forward with left hand in left pocket and right hand relaxed at side, weight slightly on one leg.
- Other garments and accessoriesModel also wears a tan textured buttoned vest, an off-white short-sleeve t-shirt, black leather shoes, and glasses; these items are props and not described as the product.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft, even studio lighting producing gentle shadows under the model and slight specular highlights on the shoes.
Colors
deep chocolate brown· pants main body#3A2A25metallic silver· metal rivets- Overall silhouetteLoose straight-leg pants worn at the waist with a relaxed, full-length fit that reaches the tops of the shoes.
- 02
Product
Front close-up of a dark brown double-knee carpenter pant showing the upper front, pocket panels with metal rivets, belt loops, button closure, and a right-side hammer loop.
- Waistband and closureVisible straight waistband with a single metal top button at center front and a vertical fly seam below it.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.11 (high) - Belt loopsNarrow belt loops stitched to the waistband; one belt loop is visible at center front above the fly.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.06 · w 0.08 · h 0.10 (high) - Pocket panel shapeLarge rounded front pocket panels with visible topstitching that extend down the front thigh area.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.28 · w 0.38 · h 0.48 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.28 · w 0.38 · h 0.48 (high) - Metal rivetsSmall circular metal rivets securing pocket corners and reinforcement points, finished in a warm metallic tone.
3 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.44 · w 0.05 · h 0.05 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.44 · w 0.05 · h 0.05 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.74 · w 0.04 · h 0.04 (medium) - Hammer loopA narrow stitched hammer/utility loop protrudes from the right outer seam at upper thigh level.
1 region
x 0.86 · y 0.48 · w 0.08 · h 0.20 (high) - Fabric textureDense woven cotton twill with visible diagonal weave texture and matte finish.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.76 · h 0.74 (high) - Front center seamA stitched center front seam runs vertically from the waistband down between the legs.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.08 · w 0.10 · h 0.64 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing a model wearing the pants; dark background, directional lighting, hand and ring visible at top left pulling the waistband to reveal an inner waistband label.
- Label on inner waistbandA fabric label sewn to the inner waistband, visible above the pants' waistband.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.02 · w 0.18 · h 0.07 (high) - Transcribed label text“SCOTSMAN”
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.03 · w 0.14 · h 0.05 (high) - Model hand and ringLeft hand with a silver-toned rectangular signet ring is pulling the waistband at the top left of the frame.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.00 · w 0.26 · h 0.18 (high) - Background and lightingUniform black background with directional studio lighting creating soft highlights on fabric texture and subtle shadows in seam valleys.
- Image crop and framingTight crop on the upper legs and waist; lower legs and upper torso are cropped out of the frame.
Colors
dark brown· main fabric#392625warm brass· metal rivetsmatte silver· top button- Waistband and closureVisible straight waistband with a single metal top button at center front and a vertical fly seam below it.
- 03
Product
Rear view of dark brown loose-fit carpenter pants showing back yoke, patch pockets with rivets, a tan square brand patch on the right pocket, and a rectangular tool pocket on the right thigh.
- View and fitRear view of the pants on a model from waist to shoes; legs fall straight and appear loose through the thigh and lower leg.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.09 · w 0.76 · h 0.86 (high) - Waistband and belt loopsMid-height waistband with evenly spaced belt loops visible across the back waistband.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.10 · w 0.44 · h 0.06 (high) - Back pocketsTwo large square patch back pockets with rounded lower corners and visible topstitching; each pocket has a small metal rivet at the upper outer corner.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.16 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.16 · w 0.26 · h 0.18 (high) - Leather brand patchSmall square tan leather patch sewn to the upper center area of the right back pocket featuring an embossed emblem.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.17 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high) - Thigh tool pocketRectangular patch utility pocket sewn onto the outer right thigh with visible topstitching, positioned below the back pocket line.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.34 · w 0.18 · h 0.24 (high) - Left-side tool loopNarrow fabric tool loop or small pocket extension visible at the outer left thigh, partially visible in profile.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.30 · w 0.06 · h 0.16 (medium) - Fabric appearanceMatte, heavy-weight woven fabric with visible topstitching; surface appears uniform with subtle drape and soft folds at the knees and hem.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.64 · h 0.66 (high) - Hem and leg openingStraight hem falling over the top of chunky black shoes, with a loose, slightly pooled appearance at the floor.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.74 · w 0.64 · h 0.20 (high) - Metal rivetsSmall round metal rivets at pocket stress points with a matte metallic finish.
2 regions
x 0.39 · y 0.18 · w 0.03 · h 0.03 (high); x 0.65 · y 0.18 · w 0.03 · h 0.03 (high)
Other
Studio rear product shot on a model against a dark background; visible cream top tucked into waistband and black chunky shoes; neutral studio floor and directional lighting from above-left.
- Shot compositionFramed from the lower back of the model down to the shoes, centered on the pants with slight space above the waistband and below the hem.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.84 · h 0.92 (high) - Background and floorSolid dark black background with a neutral gray textured floor surface occupying the lower portion of the image.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.34 · w 1.00 · h 0.66 (high) - Model stylingCream-colored short-sleeve top tucked into the waistband and both hands placed in the back pockets, partially visible forearms.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.06 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high) - Shoes visibleBlack low-shine chunky-soled shoes visible under the pant hems on both feet.
2 regions
x 0.60 · y 0.82 · w 0.26 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.82 · w 0.24 · h 0.12 (high) - Lighting and shadowDirectional studio lighting from above-left creates soft highlights on the left leg and gentle shadows on the right leg and inner leg crease.
Colors
dark brown· pant fabric#352926tan· leather patch on right back pocketmatte silver· metal rivets- View and fitRear view of the pants on a model from waist to shoes; legs fall straight and appear loose through the thigh and lower leg.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Carhartt
Loose Straight Washed Duck Double-Front Dungaree
Variants
18 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3912053 | Double-Knee Carpenter Pant Loose Fit - Black - 28-32 | CA$110.00 | Yes |
| 4107125 | Double-Knee Carpenter Pant Loose Fit - Black - 29-32 | CA$110.00 | Yes |
| 3912054 | Double-Knee Carpenter Pant Loose Fit - Black - 30-32 | CA$110.00 | Yes |
| 4107126 | Double-Knee Carpenter Pant Loose Fit - Black - 31-32 | CA$110.00 | Yes |
| 3912055 | Double-Knee Carpenter Pant Loose Fit - Black - 32-32 | CA$110.00 | Yes |
| 4107127 | Double-Knee Carpenter Pant Loose Fit - Black - 33-32 | CA$110.00 | Yes |
| 3912056 | Double-Knee Carpenter Pant Loose Fit - Black - 34-32 | CA$110.00 | Yes |
| 3912057 | Double-Knee Carpenter Pant Loose Fit - Black - 36-32 | CA$110.00 | Yes |
| 3912058 | Double-Knee Carpenter Pant Loose Fit - Black - 38-32 | CA$110.00 | Yes |
| 3767422 | Double-Knee Carpenter Pant Loose Fit - Chocolate/espresso - 28-32 | CA$110.00 | Yes |
| 4107128 | Double-Knee Carpenter Pant Loose Fit - Chocolate/espresso - 29-32 | CA$110.00 | Yes |
| 3767423 | Double-Knee Carpenter Pant Loose Fit - Chocolate/espresso - 30-32 | CA$110.00 | Yes |
| 4107129 | Double-Knee Carpenter Pant Loose Fit - Chocolate/espresso - 31-32 | CA$110.00 | Yes |
| 3767424 | Double-Knee Carpenter Pant Loose Fit - Chocolate/espresso - 32-32 | CA$110.00 | Yes |
| 4107130 | Double-Knee Carpenter Pant Loose Fit - Chocolate/espresso - 33-32 | CA$110.00 | Yes |
| 3767425 | Double-Knee Carpenter Pant Loose Fit - Chocolate/espresso - 34-32 | CA$110.00 | Yes |
| 3767426 | Double-Knee Carpenter Pant Loose Fit - Chocolate/espresso - 36-32 | CA$110.00 | Yes |
| 3767427 | Double-Knee Carpenter Pant Loose Fit - Chocolate/espresso - 38-32 | CA$110.00 | Yes |
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