Flint and Tinder 365 Corduroy Pants are soft, long-wearing, come in two fits, and made sustainably — all for less than $100.
Flint and Tinder is Huckberry's in-house brand. The San Francisco-based online retailer that launched in 2010 sells well-made outdoor apparel that can do double duty for a night out with friends. The Flint and Tinder line best represents this aesthetic and has been getting accolades from both customers and the media alike.
The first thing I noticed when I slipped on the Flint and Tinder 365 Corduroy Pants were their softness and stretch. They're made from an 8-ounce fabric that's 98% cotton and 2% spandex. More traditional cords tend to be heavier, so with these, you'll be able to get more wear throughout the year; they're probably not going to get you through the dead of winter, though. They're also preshrunk so the pants are soft right out of the box. They come in three earth tones.
The pants are available in both a slim and straight fit. I have a thinner build so my preference is for the slimmer, tapered version, but both looked and felt good. The straight fit is roomier with a less tapered leg; bigger guys may be drawn to this fit.
The 365 pants have been around for a few years and are the company's best sellers. This is the first year they've put out a corduroy version. While most of Flint and Tinder's apparel is made in the UA, the 365 cords are made in Central Java, Indonesia. The pants are made at a sustainably focused manufacturing facility that "recycles all its scraps from the production process, recycles 98% of the water used on-site, and up-cycles garment treatment byproduct to make bricks used for local construction," according to a company representative.
Pros: Manufactured using sustainable practices, super soft, and well-made
Cons: Not made in the US like most of the Flint and Tinder products