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Drawstring pants are pants that have a drawstring at the waist that allows for an adjustable fit. Often the pants are made of lightweight, breathable material and are popular for their ease of wear and versatility. [1]

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Drawstring pants are used with patient gowns or scrubs. They are also used in traditional clothing like the dashiki, kaftan, or the Daura-Suruwal. They are also part of the Brazilian jiu-jitsu gi.

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References

  1. Anderson, Hamish (July 29, 2022). "Are Drawstring Pants the Ideal Men's Back-to-Work Trousers? When They're This Spiffy, Yes". Wall Street Journal.