Sportif Stretch Guide

Designed for comfort and mobility, Sportif's exclusive stretch fabrics have been delighting our customers for over 40 years. Here you will find information regarding our Core Spun Technology, Mid-Weight Twill, Mid-Weight Denim, and Tropical Twill fabric types.

Core Spun Technology


Mid-Weight Twill

Durable polyester and breathable cotton fibers are spun around a core of stretch fiber, creating our signature Stretch Twill. With a NEW fabric content of 62 Polyester / 35 Cotton / 3 Spandex and weighing 7.5oz per sq. yard, this durable fabric combines the comfort of cotton, the wrinkle-resistance of polyester and the mobility of stretch fiber.

STYLE # NAME # OF POCKETS FRONT INSEAM
670170 Original Cargo Shorts 7 - Cargo Plain

4" (sizes 30-40)

5.5" (sizes 42-46)

630170 Captain's Stretch Shorts 6 - Cargo Plain 6.5"
618170 Tidewater Cargo Shorts 7 -Cargo Plain 7.5"
674170 Original Cargo Pants 7 - Cargo Plain 37" - Unfinished
482170 Trinidad Plain Front Pants 4 Plain 37" - Unfinished

Previous version of our signature Stretch Twill. With a fabric content of 60 Polyester / 37 Cotton / 3 Lycra®.

STYLE # NAME # OF POCKETS FRONT INSEAM
484170 Trinidad Pleated Pants 4 Pleated 37" - Unfinished

Tropical Twill

Comprised of NEW 60 Polyester / 37 Cotton / 3 Spandex, this fabric has all the great features of our Original Stretch Twill, in a lighter "Tropical" weight. Perfect for warmer climates, weighing in at only 5 oz. per sq. yard.

STYLE # NAME # OF POCKETS FRONT INSEAM
610162 Lauderdale Cargo Shorts 7 - Cargo Plain 4" (sizes 30-40)
5.5" (sizes 42-46)
618162 Hatteras Cargo Shorts 7 - Cargo Plain 7.5"
216162 Galapagos Plain Front Shorts 4 Plain 8"
674162 Hatteras Cargo Pants 7 - Cargo Plain 37" - Unfinished
482162 Calcutta Plain Front Pants 4 Plain 37" - Unfinished
484162 Calcutta Pleated Pants 4 Pleated 37" - Unfinished
236162 Galapagos Pleated Shorts 4 Pleated 8"