Saturday, October 20, 2012

Men's trousers - what size?

Jeans normally come in waist sizes in inches (30, 32, 34, etc) and Knús tango marathon trousers are made to roughly correspond to that (fitting a little bit loosely). Now, where things get tricky is the general assumption that a size 32 actually measures 32 inches. Which is wrong! Understandable that people would be confused on that point, after all it is *called* size 32. It gets even more complicated when you learn that some brands of trousers give a more generous meaning to the concept "size 32" than others. Hence my use of "roughly correspond". Luckily, when someone has told me they wear a size 32 jeans, my Knús trousers magically seem to fit. Usually. If you're in doubt, you may want to be daring and get out the tape measure and measure your actual waistline and I'll find the matching pair - but don't be shocked, I've warned you! In case you don't believe me, I have referenced this highly scientific article from Esquire to back me up. If you're sensitive about your waistline, you may find this a bit of a depressing read, but on the other hand, it does tell you what brands to look for to most comfortably keep bluffing yourself.

Saturday, April 21, 2012

Celebrate Hemp on 4/20


It probably did not escape your attention that April 20th has been designated the day of weed, so I thought it would be fitting to point out that the cannabis plant has other amazing uses besides blowing your mind to kingdom come. Such as, of course, being turned into the fiber that would become Knús Tango Marathon Trousers! That's right, the original Knús men's trousers are made from a blend containing hemp - a low THC strain of cannabis sativa. Hemp is a top choice fiber in terms of being eco-friendly - it is extremely fast growing, has a large yield per area of land, and needs very little (none if certified organic) pesticides and herbicides. The fabric made from hemp is strong and durable, breathable and gets softer with use - like a nice broken-in pair of jeans. The hemp fabric chosen for Knús trousers is blended with Tencel, which gives it a nice drape that moves with you. Long lasting, comfortable and sustainable - perfect!

Saturday, March 31, 2012

Knús Spotting!


Snorri was spotted wearing Knús trousers at the Open Embrace tango marathon in Flúðir, Iceland. He receives a 20% discount coupon for letting me post his photo here. Thanks Snorri!

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Knús blog launch!

The purpose of this blog is to post updates about new products and upcoming trips, share photos and short posts about issues relating to tango and the environment - and to get your feedback! Emphasis on "short". End of post one!

Attending Open Embrace Tango Marathon in Iceland

Knús clothing will be on display at the Open Embrace Tango Marathon in Fluðir, Iceland. Fluðir is located about an hour's drive away from Reykjavik and we will stay in summerhouses with outdoor jacuzzis – so nice after a long session of dancing! There are still a few places open if you want to sign up: Open Embrace Tango Marathon