Setting out to improve the traditional jean, we looked for a fabric that was 1) even tougher than denim, 2) comfortable and 3) looked just as good. We found 13-oz. Fire Hose® cotton canvas, a tightly woven, incredibly durable yet flexible fabric used until recently to cover rubber fire hoses. Fire Hose® 5-Pocket Pants have the traditional look and styling of jeans, with the rugged character and performance of canvas and all the features of our regular 5-pocket jeans. Stain and water repellent FendOff Finish™ fabric treatment, so you can wear them on the dirtiest jobs – the kind that always get thrown at you!