Chef Trousers
Wearzo manufactures chef trousers to order in a yarn-dyed poly-cotton check or houndstooth — the classic kitchen trouser whose busy pattern forgives the splashes and stains a shift throws at it. Pricing is quoted against your specification.
The Classic Stain-Forgiving Kitchen Trouser

Chef trousers are checked for a practical reason, not just tradition: a busy houndstooth or check pattern hides the splashes, spills and scorch marks a kitchen shift leaves, so the trouser looks presentable far longer between washes than a plain dark trouser would. Wearzo makes it in a yarn-dyed poly-cotton, where the pattern is woven from pre-dyed yarn so it will not wash out. Straight or tapered leg, with or without pockets, to suit the station.
Yarn-Dyed Check Twill, 200–230 GSM
Yarn-dyed means the black and white (or coloured) yarns are dyed before weaving and then woven into the check, so the pattern runs right through the cloth and cannot fade or wash off the way a printed check would. The poly-cotton twill is hard-wearing and holds the pattern crisp through industrial laundry.
| Fabric | Poly-cotton yarn-dyed check / houndstooth |
|---|---|
| Composition | 65% polyester / 35% cotton |
| GSM | 200–230 g/m² (nominal, finished) |
| Weave | Yarn-dyed check twill (houndstooth or gingham) |
| Waist | Elastic or drawstring; optional pockets |
| Sizes | Adult waist 28–46 in (elasticated fit spans sizes) |
| Production | Made to order against approved specification and lab dip |
| Minimum order | From 100 pieces. The practical minimum depends on the garment and how much customisation it carries — confirmed before you commit. |
| Lead time | Confirmed in writing with your quotation, against your delivery date — we do not quote a generic figure. See the FAQ. |
Shades shown are indicative. The final pattern is confirmed against your reference — a physical swatch or an existing garment — and approved by lab dip before bulk production.
Colour, branding, sizing and pricing
Pattern & Shade Families
The classic is black-and-white houndstooth, with black, navy or grey checks as alternatives to match a brigade or a themed uniform. Some patterns are fabric-dependent and confirmed per order.
Waist & Leg Options
A kitchen trouser is worn for long hours on the feet, so comfort at the waist matters. An elastic waistband is the easiest to size across a brigade and to pull on quickly; a drawstring adds adjustability.
Why are prices not listed on this page?
Pricing is quoted, not listed. Pattern, waist style, pockets, size mix and order quantity each change the cost, so a single listed price would mislead.
How are chef trousers sized?
Because the waist is elasticated, each size spans a small range, which keeps a brigade simple to size. We still produce to a size-wise breakdown so everyone is fitted rather than approximated.
Request a Quotation for Chef Trousers
Send your headcount, waist size breakup, pattern and waist preference — we typically respond within 24 hours with fabric options, a sample plan and a written quotation.