FHB Klaus Guild Trousers with Cordura Knee Pad Pockets

FHB Klaus are heavy guild trousers in English leather with Cordura knee pad pockets and reinforced pocket openings. The model combines traditional guild trousers with practical details for the working day, particularly when your work also involves kneeling.

The smooth cotton fabric weighs 520 g/m². Klaus have a roomy fit with straight legs and extra space around the thighs.

English leather – heavy cotton fabric with a smooth surface

English leather is the name of a traditional fabric made from 100% cotton. It is a woven textile, even though the name may suggest leather.

The fabric is also known as Zwirn-Doppelpilot. A dense weave and strong twisted yarn provide high resistance to abrasion. The outer surface is smooth, while the inside is brushed for a softer feel against the skin. The cotton is breathable and absorbs moisture.

Heavyweight work trousers for daily use

Klaus weigh approximately 1,080 g in size 52 and belong to the heavyweight category of guild trousers. The 520 g/m² fabric weight describes the weight of the material per square metre; the finished trouser weight varies with size.

This is a model for those who prioritise substantial fabric and a roomy fit over lightweight work trousers.

Cordura pockets for FHB Caspar knee pads

Klaus have knee pad pockets in durable Cordura polyamide, designed for FHB Caspar knee pads. The pads are inserted from below and sit inside the knee pad pockets.

The Cordura material protects the knee area against wear, while the Caspar knee pads provide cushioning during kneeling work. The documented knee protection applies to the combination of Klaus trousers and the corresponding certified Caspar knee pads.

Roomy fit with straight legs – straight cut

Klaus have a comfortable, loose fit with extra room around the thighs, even when you carry a folding rule in the side pocket. Freedom of movement comes from the cut.

The legs are straight without flare. The leg opening circumference is listed as 48 cm – the measurement around the opening, not the width measured flat.

The wide, shape-retaining waistband helps the trousers stay in place as you move.

YKK zips and reinforcements

The two gold-coloured YKK zips are extra wide and have solid end pieces. Hook-and-eye fastenings behind them stabilise the front.

The pocket openings have Cordura edges to resist repeated wear. The pocket corners are separately reinforced with synthetic leather attached with two rows of stitching, helping prevent the corners from tearing away under strain.

Double-stitched seat seams strengthen an area exposed to strain. The sewing thread has a polyester core and cotton sheath and is chosen for its high breaking strength.

Pockets for tools and small items

Two spacious front pockets have wide openings. Folding rule pockets on both sides can be reached with either hand, and there is one buttoned pocket at the back.

The pocket bags are made from durable lining fabric. The belt loops are spaced to fit FHB Max and Moritz holster pockets.

Materials and care

• Outer fabric: 100% cotton, English leather
• Knee pad pockets: Cordura, 100% polyamide
• Fabric weight: 520 g/m²
• Trouser weight: approximately 1,080 g in size 52
• Made in Germany

Always follow the product's care instructions.