As a decorator, I know it’s important to always look professional, and wearing whites is a must for me. You could go for the traditional bib and brace, which does look good, if a little old-fashioned and uncomfortable. I tend to stick to decorator’s trousers and a branded T-shirt.
You might shell out big money for a pair of Blåkläder four-way stretch trousers, and I can see the appeal of going big. Or you could go for a cheaper pair of ProDec trousers from Crown Decorating Centres. Again, this may be an option if you are going on site, or carrying out any other messy job where you do not want to wreck a good pair of decorator’s trousers. Or, like me, you could go for something in the middle.
Fat Hog makes a couple of different types of decorator’s trousers. In fact, they also manufacture the cheaper ProDec trousers. The Fat Hog Evolution Decorator’s Trousers are their best, but at around £70 a pair, they are still not what I would call premium in terms of price.
My Fat Hog Evolution Decorator’s Trousers Review
So, the question is; are you getting good value for money when buying Fat Hog Evolution? Well for me, the answer is absolutely! They’re made from a thick, high-quality cotton, and everything is double-stitched.
They come with an elasticated waist, top-loaded knee-pad pockets, reinforced fabric hem, a mobile phone pocket, a zip-up security pocket, tool pockets, and a strap to carry your wallpapering scissors. Let’s just say the Fat Hog Evolution trousers are absolutely loaded with pockets!
The main reason I like these decorating trousers over others in the same price bracket, aside from their build quality, is their comfort and overall fit. They seem very flexible, so they do not become tight in certain areas when you move — namely around the crotch. You can also fill the pockets without the weight impeding your movement.
They also seem to last for years! Fat Hog Evolution trousers are not as easily stained with paint as their cheaper counterparts. Plus, they are almost impossible to rip and do not seem to shrink in the wash.
You can buy them directly from Johnstone’s Decorating Centre.
Review Summary
Fat Hog Evolution Decorator’s Trousers Review - Decorator's forum UK
Decorators Whites used as part of a uniform by Professional Painters and Decorators.
Product Brand: Fat Hog
4.3
Pros
- Comfortable.
- Not too expensive.
- Well made.
- Look smart.
- They seem to last.
Cons
- There are better trousers on the market, but you need to spend a premium to buy them.
- They're quite heavy.
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£70 for a pair decorators trousers? They be covered in paint in a fortnight.. imagine painting black railings or something
Amazon £17/£20 inc vat something that looks pretty similar will do me just fine
Brilliant work trousers.
Top quality, stylish and professional.
My size is 34 regular – if anyone from Fat Hog is reading this 😁
Pro Dec at £20 or so, serves me just fine. An older pair for site. I’m not paying £70 for a pair of work trousers.