The Heddels Fatigue Pant Guide 2026

We delve into the world of fatigue pants, exploring the wide range of OG-107-inspired pants on the market.

James Smith

One of the true year-round garments, fatigue pants can be a cornerstone in the modern wardrobe — especially if you’re into clothing with a vintage or military-centric aesthetic. They’re workhorse pants that can be dressed up or down, and I’ll go on record to say that, in my opinion, they’re the most essential non-denim pants you can invest in.

After their meteoric rise to popular fashion in the late 2010s, fatigue pants are now a mainstay in modern menswear, with many makers trying their hand at this military classic. That said, many of the brands in this guide have been making high-quality fatigues way before some ‘influencer’ started saying they were cool.

While many loose, olive-green military pants have been referred to as fatigues, we will be focusing on the OG-107 silhouette made famous in the Vietnam War. This is the archetypal ‘fatigue’ pant, and while it was traditionally issued in sateen, modern takes on this pant by contemporary brands mean you can pick up this legendary silhouette in a wide range of materials and colorways. Olive green will always be the champ, though.

This guide will be your companion for investing in your next pair of quality fatigue pants, be that an OG green pair or something a bit more modern. We’ve separated this shortlist into fits and colors, and put a budget-friendly section at the end to cover the full spectrum of quality fatigue pants out there in a clear and concise way.

A Brief History of the Fatigue Pant

The U.S. Army replaced its M1943 uniform with the OG-107 Uniform in 1952. Made up of trousers and a jacket, the OG-107 Utility uniform became one of the longest-issued uniforms in the U.S. military, named after the carded color of the 8.5 oz. cotton sateen, it was made from: Olive Green 107.

The design of the OG-107 pants was simple – a straight-leg silhouette with large L-shaped patch pockets at the front, flap-closure patch pockets on the back, and adjustable cinch tabs at the waist. This wasn’t a revolutionary pattern. Front-facing patch pockets can be seen on pre-WWII US Army denim dungarees and on models of the USMC P41 trousers. The 1947 model HBT trousers, in fact, are essentially the same design as the OG-107 trousers. The OG-107 pattern remained nearly unchanged during its issuing from 1952 to 1989. 

Just like the M-65 , humongous manufacturing contracts meant that hundreds of thousands of OG-107 uniforms entered the civilian market. They became symbolic as they appeared en masse as Vietnam Veterans Against the War (VVAW) protested the war in their issued fatigues. As is the case with many surplus military items, early generations of hikers, rock climbers, and hippies donned OG-107 trousers. Surplus items like the OG-107 pants were valued for their durability and cheap prices, either for hardwearing outdoor people or those looking to remove themselves from a consumerist-centered society.

What are Fatigue Pants Made Of?

Traditional fatigue pants are made from 2 key fabrics: sateen and reverse sateen (also called back satin). Sateen is the name given to satin weave fabrics that use spun yarns like cotton, as opposed to filament yarns like silk, polyester, or nylon used in satin.

• Sateen – Spun yarn (i.e., cotton) version of a satin weave with a softer or non-existent sheen.

• Reverse sateen – The reverse side of a cotton sateen weave is used as the face of the fabric, producing a matte, workwear-style finish.

• Back satin/back sateen – In the context of fatigues, this is another term for reverse sateen.

A Word on the Term ‘Baker Pant’

You may often find fatigue pants being referred to as ‘baker pants’. Whilst there is no clarity on exactly where this term came from, there is a theory that bakers were known to wear Fatigues and make use of their large patch pockets. We’ve researched this and can’t find an answer, but just know that the moniker ‘baker pant’ is often given to Fatigue pants with the OG-107 silhouette.

Fatigue Pant Shortlist 2026

Olive – Straight & Wide Leg

Tellason Fatigue Pant Wide Leg

Taking the OG107 seriously, American label Tellason is highly present in this guide, offering 3 fits of their Fatigue Pant. Made from an 8.5 oz. 100% cotton Italian-milled olive green sateen, Tellason’s OG107 is a homage to the originals; especially in this wide leg silhouette. A mid-rise drops into a roomy thigh, which stays wide through the leg to one of the largest hem openings in this list.

Stepping away from the trappings of original OG107s, which were made from yarn or vat-dyed olive sateen, Tellason’s fatigues are garment dyed. This means they are cut from undyed sateen, and then dunked in olive green dye as a whole garment. This process gives them a gorgeous texture from the start, as well as softening them up. Each pair is made in Italy and comes with a zip fly and waist adjuster tabs.

Available for $240 from Tellason.

Tellason Fatigue Pant Straight Leg

Tellason’s Fatigue pants also come in a classic straight leg with a mid-rise. Same garment-dyed makeup with all the details of the wide pair described above, just with a slimmer cut that’s less drapey than the wide leg. In fact, these are probably the slimmest in the straight leg section of this guide, depending on your body shape. If you’re used to modern Levi’s 501s; these will probably be a solid fit for you.

Available for $240 from Tellason.

orSlow US Army Fatigue Pant Used Wash

Perhaps the overlord of OG-107-inspired pants, orSlow’s Regular Fit US Army Fatigue pant is universally appreciated within heritage clothing. And for good reason – they’re made in Japan from a heavyweight sateen that’s full of slub and texture like no other.

orSlow often puts out a “used wash” pair of their Fatigue Pants, mirroring the brand’s revered pre-washed denim offerings. Having personally worn a pair from their raw sateen state for a few years and outgrown them, I invested in a pair of these myself and have to say, the wash is spot on. They look just like my old, worn pair, meaning I don’t miss them half as much anymore.

Each pair of orSlow fatigue pants is constructed in Japan from Japanese sateen and finished with tonal buttons, a chain-stitched waistband, and a branded orSlow tag inside. These are perennially popular and tend to sell out pretty quickly.

Available for $295 at Vestis.

Japan Blue Modern Military Baker Pants

You know Japan Blue for their jeans, but they make a serious fatigue pant, too. Their Modern Military Baker Pant is made in Japan from sulfur-dyed 100% cotton back-satin. Coming in a straight-leg fit with a higher rise than the aforementioned Tellasons, these are closer to orSlow’s output but at a lower price, something the brand is known for.

Available for $158 from Blue Beach Denim.

Imogene+Willie

Whilst not the first brand that comes to mind when I think of military reproductions, Imogene + Willie has made a pretty compelling pair of Fatigue Trousers that should be near the top of your list if you want something that’s already pre-loaded with patina.

These Fatigue Trousers in Olive Green are based on an old pair of worn OG-107s. Imogene + Willie procured a slubby sateen fabric from Japan,yarn-dyed for an authentic texture and feel, and by the looks of the roping on the seams, they also washed the finished pants to soften them up and improve the drape of the overall slouchy fit. Made in the USA, these Fatigues are built with the iconic OG-107 pattern, including the large patch pockets, and finished with period-correct buttons and a Caballo out seam.

Available from Stag Provisions for $195.

Benzak Denim Developers BP-07 Fatigue Pants Loose Fit

The Benzak Denim Developers BP-07 offers a classic straight leg fit in the darkest shade of olive green in this guide. Made from a 10 oz. reverse sateen from Japan’s legendary Collect Mills, the BP-07 is sold as a ‘loose fit’ with a high rise, loose seat, and a smart straight leg. It’s one of the brand’s most generous cuts, but it’s slightly more trim than a wide leg, which is probably goldilocks territory for some folks.

Each pair is made in Portugal using poly-core heavy-duty stitching before being washed once to remove most of the shrinkage. A jacron waist patch, zip fly, and signature Benzak bull embroidery complete the package.

Available for $256 from Benzak Denim Developers.

Olive – Slim

Iron Heart IH-744-GRN 10oz Back Sateen Baker Pants

After a long time MIA, Iron Heart’s Fatigue Pant is back. They’re made in Japan from 10 oz. reverse sateen, the warp and weft yarns of which have been sulfur-dyed to facilitate fading and patina with wear. IH have paired this lovely olive green fabric with a slim-straight fit that has a mid-rise and decent amount of room in the thigh for a slim-straight cut.

Iron Heart fans will already know these are probably the most durable in this guide; Iron Heart engineers all of its products to be insanely hardwearing. If you want a slim-straight fatigue with serious construction to match, these will likely make you a very happy camper.

Available for $335 from Franklin & Poe.

orSlow

Leading the charge for Slim-fitting Olive Fatigue pants is orSlow again, with the Slim rendition of its US Army Fatigue Pants. These feature all the hallmarks of the aforementioned orSlow Fatigues, but they’re in a slimmer fit and made from an unwashed sateen.

Each pair of orSlow fatigue pants is constructed in Japan from Japanese sateen, and finished with tonal buttons, a chain stitched waistband, and a branded orSlow tag inside.

Available from Vestis for $258.

Tellason Original Tapered Leg

Tellason‘s trifecta of olive green fatigues goes right down to a tapered leg. Made in Italy from an 8.5 oz. Italian olive drab sateen, these have been one of Tellason’s best-selling garments, and it’s easy to see why. The sateen is highly textured from the get-go, and a fit this tapered is hard to find in the world of fatigues.

Available from Tellason for $198.

Non-Olive Fatigues – Straight & Wide Leg

Engineered Garments Workaday Fatigue Pant Indigo 10oz Sea Canvas

It wouldn’t be a fatigue pant guide without mentioning Engineered Garments. They’ve been putting out fatigue pants for years, ahead of any and all trends relating to military garb. The EG Workaday line drops a diverse range of fatigue pants each year, including denim options, but this year, this 10 oz. Sea Canvas edition has caught our attention.

The Indigo Sea Canvas on these fatigues is essentially a heavyweight chambray, seeing as chambray and canvas are both plain weave fabrics. As such, you can expect it to break in beautifully and be perfect for spring, summer, and early fall. These are a very wide-legged fit, with plenty of room in the thigh/seat, and they run big in the waist— be sure to check the measures and potentially size down.

Each pair is made in the USA and comes with all of the prerequisite OG107 details. The waist tabs are finished with exposed serging run-off, a nod to the unpolished construction methods of vintage military surplus and workwear.

Available for $305 from Lost & Found.

Engineered Garments Fatigue Pant Dk. Navy Lt.Weight Nyco Twill

Engineered Garments also puts out fatigues in its mainline, which have a slightly trimmer fit, no waist tabs, and a hidden zipper built into the innermost seam of the left pocket. They’re an all-around cleaner look, especially in this dark navy NyCo Twill.

Woven from a mix of 67% cotton and 33% nylon, NyCo twill was originally designed for military combat uniforms. It combines the breathability of cotton with the strength, color retention, and quick-drying properties of nylon. Safe to say that these aren’t your typical fatigue fabric, and they won’t be for the faders among us. These are probably better for those into the more technical side of clothing, or those who want a do-it-all pant to wear into the office that can handle a bit of rainfall on the commute.

Available for $335 from Lost & Found.

Studio D’Artisan 1917 Fox Cotton Baker Pants Brown

Studio D’Artisan made some of the most special non-olive fatigues of SS26 with its 1917 Fox Cotton Baker Pants. They’re made from herringbone twill woven from 100% Foxfibre, a unique cotton invented by cotton pioneer and breeder Sally Fox. Fox was the first person to invent a species of naturally-colored, organic cotton that could be spun into yarn back in the 1980s, when she crossbred heirloom short-fiber colored cottons with longer-staple white cotton to create Foxfibre. Its natural color is a beautiful, earthy brown, which happens to look excellent on the OG107 silhouette.

Cut and sewn in Japan, the 1917 Fox Cotton Baker Pants have a relaxed straight fit with a high rise, plenty of room down the leg, classic large patch pockets on the front, and two large button pockets on the back. Each pair is finished with branded iron buttons, waist adjusters so you can size up for a wider fit, and a Universal zip fly.

Available for $320 from Redcast Heritage.

Companion Denim Indigo Fatigue Pants

Made in Spain from 13 oz. indigo-dyed selvedge herringbone twill, not only do Companion Denim‘s Indigo Fatigues offer a unique take on the iconic military fatigue pant style — they carry a truckload of fading potential, too. The wide-tapered fit is loose enough to ensure comfort in warmer weather, but not so sloppy that you couldn’t wear them in a casual office.

Companion constructed these with chain stitching to the inseam, back rise, and hems, as well as killer shell stitching on the fly. Each pair comes with waist adjusters, chambray pocket bags, and corozo nut buttons. They’re not cheap, but if you want a straight-leg Fatigue Pant experience that offers a serious fading experience, look no further.

Available for $392 from Companion Denim.

Non-Olive Fatigues – Slim

UES Tricotine Double Indigo Baker Pants

People go nuts for UES‘ tricotine fabric because it’s tough, looks great, and only looks better as you wear it because it is drenched in indigo. Seriously, the Tricotine Double Indigo Baker Pants will evolve similarly to double-indigo denim, earning striking fades as they crease and crock in line with the wearer’s lifestyle.

Custom-woven for the Japanese brand, the 15.15 oz. tricotine is made up of super-fine, tightly twisted warp and weft yarns—both dyed with indigo—and woven at low tension on vintage looms. This produces a highly textured, hefty fabric that softens up with wear, making it perfect for a rugged fatigue pant like this.

Coming in a slim straight fit with a medium rise, the UES Tricotine Double Indigo Baker Pant is made in Japan and comes finished with ‎urea resin buttons and a button fly. It’s also one of the only pairs on this list without waist adjuster tabs, offering a cleaner look on the waistband.

Available for $318 from Redcast Heritage.

Tellason Navy Sateen Original Tapered Leg

Tellason, again? Yep, their Original Tapered Fatigue comes in navy sateen, too. Each pair is made in Italy from 8.5 oz. Italian sateen that’s slubby and hardwearing, finished with tonal hardware and a branded woven patch inside the waistband.

Available from Tellason for $198.

Under $150

Iron & Resin Fatigue Pant

Iron & Resin don’t do a classic sateen OG107, but they do offer a bedford cord rendition for $119. Also referred to as jungle cloth, bedford cord is a tightly woven fustian fabric often used on military outerwear. As such, these are probably more of a 3-season pant, being a bit too warm for the summer.

The Iron & Resin Fatigue pant also differs from the OG107 silhouette with the horizontal seam on the back of the legs, which is presumably to articulate the fit slightly. Regardless, they’re a solid effort at a third of the price of many of the options in this guide, coming in a range of colorways.

Available at Iron & Resin for $119.

Etsy, eBay, and Flea Markets

You can find a range of used (occasionally deadstock) fatigue pants on secondhand outlets like Etsy and eBay, and at flea markets like the Rose Bowl.