Knit Pants are favorite form of wear for both men and women. Pants can be both woven or knitted. Men's knit pants are very popular as they have the unique feature of stretchability which is not available in woven pants. Knit pants are very comfortable and stylish.

History of Pants
In the 4th century, women in the Western world wore pants, which they adapted from the Persians. At that time, knitted pants were not considered as man's dress. Pants trace their origin to the individual hose worn by men way back in the 15th century. By the end of the 16th century, breeches, which were roughly knee-length and featured a fly or fall front opening, came into existence. Through the centuries, they were seen in many forms and lengths. During the French Revolution, the male citizens of France started wearing costume including ankle-length trousers or pantaloons in place of the breeches. This style was introduced to England in the early 19th century. In the 19th century women put on trousers to ride horses, but they wore under full skirts. Till the nineteenth century, all trousers were pull-ons. Front closures using buttons were introduced. Jeans were the first pants to put women and men on equal terms. Until 1970 it was not fashionable and at times considered against the law for women to wear pants in offices, classrooms, and restaurants in the U.S. Today, pants are considered a popular wear for both men and women.

Types of Men's Knitted Pants

• Knitted Trousers: Formal form of pants. Preferred by both men and women to give a formal kind of look. Trousers are the loose fitting ankle length pants, with a waistband and buttoned fly for men or side buttoned at the waist for women. Women's trousers can also have elastic or drawcord waistband.
• Knitted Capris: These are the knee-length pants meant for regular wear. Preferred by young men and women for casual occasions.
• Knitted Cargos: These are loose fitting pants with lots of pockets.

Materials used to make knitted pants

• Cotton: Cotton is the most common material used to make knitted pants. The trousers have a cotton weave in a lightweight knit.
• Poly Cotton: Knitted pants blended with usually 60% polyester and 40% cotton.
• Cotton-Stretch Twill: Cotton mixed with spandex that is woven in a subtle diagonal texture. The spandex gives comfort, stretch and a refined look and finish to casual trousers.
• Jersey Knit: This is a popular fabric for cool, comfortable pants. The fabric has a smooth side at the outside and a textured side at the inside.

Styles of Pants

• Length: Pants are always ankle length. Regular pants button at the waist. While men have only the option of waist-length pants, women can go for various other styles like hipsters, belly-button, low waist etc.
• Cuts of Pants:
  • The straight cut: A common style worn by males and females. The pant is pretty straight.
  • Boot-cut pant: A little wide at the bottom to allow for boots.
  • Tapered pant: Non-gender specific. The ends of the pant becomes smaller.
  • Bell-bottom/Flared pants: The legs have a flared or bell shaped cut.
• Pockets: There are front pockets which are usually insets. There are back pockets which are usually patch.
• Pleats: Vertical folds in the front for a loose fit.
• Waist band: May be elasticized for womens pants and with buttons or zipper at the front for men.
• Beltloops: These are present in man's pants to support a belt which may be used to adjust the tightness in the waist, and for decoration.