New Moleskin Largeot Shorts Black - Le Laboureur

One of the latest additions to the Laboureur collection, these shorts are neither too short nor too long, perfect for keeping you comfortable on your work sites all summer long!

Inspired by traditional 19th-century tailoring, Le Laboureur new Largeot shorts continues the heritage of French workwear worn by artisans and Compagnons. A true benchmark in classic work trousers, it combines authenticity, comfort, and long-term durability.

Designed using the same style as the work pants, and made from 100% cotton moleskin (400g/m²), these shorts are sturdy and durable, ideal for work thanks to the use of thick moleskin. They are comfortable, and their 100% cotton composition is highly breathable and quick-drying.

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Key Features

• Materials: 100% cotton moleskin. The tightly woven cross-satin weave uses multiple weft threads behind each warp thread, offering increased protection against abrasion and wear. Available in black.
• Design:
  • Ample half-balloon cut at the thighs and tapered at the knee.
  • Classic waist with strong belt loops for a secure belt fit.
  • Pockets: 2 front Italian pockets, 1 buttoned welt pocket at the back (right side) and 2 side ruler pockets at mid-thigh.
  • Unisex: Proper measurements are key — see the size guide below.
• Manufacturing: Made in Tunisia using high-quality fabrics sourced primarily from France and Europe, in accordance with the long-standing traditions of Le Laboureur, founded in 1956 in Digoin, France.
• Fabric Weight: 400 g/m² Moleskin.
  
• Durability: Designed to withstand demanding conditions on construction sites and in workshops, with reinforced seams and anti-wear fabric.
• Versatility: Perfect for artisans (carpenters, masons, roofers) and highly sought after for a modern workwear look.
• Comfort: A robust fabric that breaks in over time, gaining softness and flexibility. Its dense weave provides natural wind resistance and protection from friction, sparks, and wear. Moleskin has an exceptional lifespan — one reason it remains highly sought after by vintage workwear enthusiasts, as it develops a character and patina comparable to well-aged leather or denim.

• Weather Resistance: Naturally water-repellent — water beads on the surface even without treatment — and it can even be wax-treated to become significantly more water-resistant.

Size Guide

French sizes are different from North American sizes, SO IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU TAKE THE TIME TO MEASURE YOUR WAIST AND HIPS SIZE in order to choose the right size.

• The fit is snug at the waist, so make sure to measure both your waist and hips carefully. Runs small, if you are hesitating between two sizes, choose the larger size (example: I normally wear size 44, but I take size 46 for this model).
• If you are unsure, or if your size is not listed, please contact us at info.lacognee@gmail.com
• To measure your waist (classic/standard waist):
  • Place the measuring tape a few centimeters below the navel, where a classic trouser belt would normally sit.
    
• To measure your hips:

• Place the tape measure around the widest part above the hips, at mid-buttocks level.
• In all cases, keep the measuring tape snug but not too tight, and breathe normally to ensure an accurate measurement.

Care Instructions

More details available on LeLaboureur.com (in French)

• Machine wash at 40°C, inside out, to preserve colors and fabric.
• Tumble dry at a maximum of 80°C.
• Iron at a maximum of 150°C.
• Dry cleaning possible.