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The pants everyone brings home from Thailand.

One tube of cloth, a waistband you wrap and tie, and a fit that works on almost anybody. Thai fisherman pants have been worn for yoga, for sleeping in and for wandering around Southeast Asia for decades.

We are putting the first range together now, bought where they are actually made and shipped anywhere in the world.

Shipped worldwide from ThailandTracked delivery on every order14-day returnsSecure checkout with Stripe and PayPal
Shipped worldwide from Thailand
Tracked on every order
14-day returns
Stripe and PayPal checkout

Thai Fisherman Pants | Thai Wrap Trousers | Thai Yoga Pants

One size that genuinely fits

The waist is not sewn to a size. It is a wide tube you pull across yourself, so the same pair works on people who are nothing like the same shape.

Step in and wrap

You climb into the tube, one leg each side, then pull the waistband flat across your stomach.

Tie and fold

Tie the attached belt, fold the top over to hide it, and that is the whole thing on.

Cotton or rayon

Cotton is heavier and lasts for years. Rayon is lighter and cooler but needs more care in the wash.

Worn for everything

Yoga, sleeping in, long flights, and a fair bit of doing nothing in particular.

What the shop will carry

Three ranges, bought from the markets and makers that have been turning these out for years.

Cotton Thai fisherman pants

Heavy cotton fisherman pants, the fabric the traditional garment was actually made from. Cotton holds its shape, softens with washing and lasts for years. Shipped worldwide from Thailand.

More about cotton pants

Rayon Thai fisherman pants

Rayon fisherman pants are lighter and cooler than cotton, which makes them the usual pick for hot weather and travel. They do need gentler washing. Shipped worldwide from Thailand.

More about rayon pants

Thai clothing accessories

The pieces that go with a pair of fisherman pants, from wrap tops to sashes and bags. Shipped worldwide from Thailand.

More about accessories

Nothing is listed for sale yet. If you would like to be told when the first range lands, or you want a wholesale quantity, send us a message.

Thai fishermen working a net from a longtail boat

Where the name comes from

They really were fishermen's trousers. The cut survived because it is practical: it dries fast, it does not bind when you crouch, and it fits whoever picks it up.

Our guide covers how to tie them, why cotton outlasts rayon and silk, and what a fair price looks like in a Bangkok market.

Read the guide

Frequently asked questions

Shipping, fabric, sizing and returns.

We ship from Thailand to customers worldwide. Every parcel is tracked, and you get the tracking link by email as soon as your order leaves us.

Delivery is a flat $9, and free on orders of $75 or more.

It depends a lot on where you are. Parcels leave Thailand within a working day or two of your order, and international transit is usually somewhere between one and three weeks. Your tracking link is the accurate answer once the parcel is moving.

Possibly. Anything charged when a parcel enters your country is set by your own customs authority, not by us, and it is the customer's responsibility. Thresholds vary, so check your country's rules if you want to know before you order.

You can pay by card through Stripe or with your PayPal account. Both are processed securely and we never see or store your card details.

They are a traditional Thai garment: a wide tube of fabric at the waist attached to two wider tubes for the legs. You step in, wrap the waistband across your stomach, tie the attached belt and fold the top over. Because the waist wraps rather than fastens, one pair fits a wide range of sizes.

Cotton is heavier, holds its shape and lasts for years. Rayon is lighter and cooler, which suits hot weather and travel, but it does not wear as well and it shrinks noticeably if you wash it carelessly.

Yes. We offer a voluntary 14-day return window from delivery. The item needs to be unworn and in its original condition, and return postage back to Thailand is yours unless the item is faulty or we sent the wrong thing. Contact us first and we will work out the sensible option with you.

Questions before the shop opens?

We read everything that comes in. Wholesale enquiries are welcome too.