Cotton Canvas Trousers Ragnar – Viking and LARP Style - Outlet

Cotton Canvas Trousers Ragnar – Viking and LARP Style

Versatile Foundation for Any Kit

These trousers are designed to be as universal as possible. Their roomy straight-leg cut allows for a full range of motion, which you'll appreciate during fencing, running through the woods, or setting up camp. Although this is a modern interpretation of historical clothing (mainly due to the elastic waist), they visually fit perfectly into many eras and fantasy worlds.

How to wear and combine them:

• Viking and Early Middle Ages: Tuck the pant legs into high leather boots or wrap them with leg wraps (winingas). Complement them with a longer tunic belted at the waist, and you are ready to go.
• Late Middle Ages and Fantasy: Let the pant legs hang loose over low shoes for a more casual look, suitable for peasants, sailors, or wanderers.
• Pirates: The loose cut is also ideal for 18th-century costumes if you are looking for simple sailor slops.

Historical Context: Trousers Through the Ages

In Europe, trousers were primarily the domain of "barbarian" peoples such as the Celts, Germanic tribes, and later the Vikings. The Romans long preferred tunics and togas, considering trousers (braccae) uncivilized. During the Viking Age (approx. 8th–11th century), men wore various types of trousers, from tight ones (similar to finds from Thorsberg) to wide "pumphose" known from iconography on the island of Gotland. Our trousers represent a compromise between historical appearance and modern comfort. While the material (cotton) and cut correspond to the historical silhouette of the common folk, the elastic waistband is a concession to modern times for your convenience, as historical pieces were tied with a drawstring or belt.

Specifications and Care Instructions

To ensure the trousers serve you as long as possible and retain their look and properties, please pay attention to the following advice. Cotton is a natural material with specific needs.

What not to do:

• Never bleach them with harsh chemicals; you would destroy the fibers and the color.
• Do not tumble dry on high heat. Cotton canvas has a tendency to shrink.
• Do not leave them damp and crumpled in your backpack to prevent mustiness and mildew.

Care Guide:

• Washing: I recommend machine washing on a gentle cycle in cold or lukewarm water (max. 30°C / 86°F). Use a mild detergent.
• Drying: Ideally, hang to air dry. If you must use a dryer, choose the air-fluff or no-heat setting only.
• Ironing: If you want to iron the trousers, set the iron to medium heat.
• Storage: Keep in a dry, ventilated area away from direct sunlight, which could fade the colors over time (especially for the black and brown variants).

Technical Parameters

Size Chart

Due to the handcrafted nature of the product, measurements may vary slightly from piece to piece.