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
Background
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.
References
References
- 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.