Lovers of clothing with a tight fit know better than anyone what the added value of stretch material is. Stretch ensures that the trousers or sweater fit well around the body, but above all it gives you all the freedom of movement to carry out your work. That's why more and more people are wearing 4-way stretch trousers and that development has made its way into the workplace.
The stretch material has also undergone a real development there and 4-way stretch work trousers is a trend that we see in the new collections of many brands; including Helly Hansen, Blåkläder, Jobman and Snickers.
4-way stretch is more durable and gives you more freedom of movement compared to 2-way stretch. The fabric stretches in all directions where 2-way stretch only stretches in one direction. The 4-way stretch material is used throughout the garment or only in areas where it has added value such as the crotch, at the knees, elbows or on the back.
4-way stretch work trousers from Helly Hansen
Can't wait until you have 4-way stretch work trousers? Helly Hansen is known for work trousers with a perfect fit. They have beautiful details and you can also extend the trouser legs by up to 5 cm. Helly Hansen has 4-stretch models in the Kensington and Magni collection. These trousers not only offer you a lot of freedom of movement but are also made of high-quality material, reinforced with durability Cordura® Stretch in the places where you need it most.
These are the Helly Hansen 4-way stretch work trousers:
4-way stretch work trousers from Blåkläder
The new 4-way stretch work trousers from Blåkläder will be available from the autumn. They have been extensively tested in practice under demanding conditions by professionals from different professions. The test trousers were so comfortable that the testers didn't even want to return them! Once you've worn 4-stretch work trousers you'll never want anything else again. The 4-stretch ensures excellent freedom of movement, unique comfort and exceptional performance. The first Blåkläder 4-stretch trousers launched are the 1998 work trousers, a combination of 4-way stretch with 360° freedom of movement and CORDURA® stretch reinforcement for extra durability and protection against wear. The 4-way stretch collection consists of various work trousers and shorts in multiple colors.
These are the Blåkläder 4-way stretch work trousers:
4-way stretch work trousers from Jobman
The Jobman Advanced collection is designed for professionals who work under tough conditions. The Advanced work trousers are very suitable, thanks to the 4-way stretch of Ristop quality.
These are the Jobman 4-way stretch work trousers:
4-way stretch work trousers from Snickers
The AllroundWork Stretch work trousers from Snickers are full stretch work trousers with different fits from slim-fit to loose-fit. The work trousers also have stretch Cordura® at the knees. This gives you a lot of freedom of movement and the work trousers are comfortable.
These are the Snickers 4-way stretch work trousers:
4-way stretch versus 2-way stretch
We can define stretch as the possible direction of movement of the material: 4-way stretch or 2-way. With 4-way stretch work trousers the material moves in all directions. This offers you the most freedom of movement and is therefore the ultimate material if you are very active in carrying out your work.
With 2-way stretch work trousers the material only moves in one direction, diagonally or lengthwise. Stretch can also be a description of the way the material is made. Elastane stretch refers to the material in which elastane thread is processed. The amount of stretch then depends on the percentage of elastane in the material. When we talk about mechanical stretch we mean a combination of weaving techniques that provide a small amount of stretch to the overall material. Mechanical stretch is often found in the crotch or calves for extra movement.
2 way stretch |
4-way stretch |
Stretches in 1 direction |
Stretches in all directions |
Elastic |
Extra elastic |
Recovers less after too much stretching |
Remains beautiful for a very long time, even after frequent stretching |
Less suitable for activities with a lot of movement |
Very suitable for activities with a lot of movement |
Order 4-way stretch work trousers online
At Unishore Workwear you can easily order your 4-way stretch work trousers online. You can immediately see whether the models are available and in what sizes and colors. We offer you different payment methods and have regular payments discount promotions with which you use the stretch trousers can purchase extra cheaply.