Love Cactus Trade Supershorts, but wish they came in a lighter, softer fabric? The Cactus CNC Fabric is for you. These shorts are exactly the same design as our classic C-Canvas Supershorts, but made from our CNC Fabric, which is less stiff and lighter.

Note that the colour will lighten with use and washing as the natural cotton content of the fabric won't take a dye fixative in the same way as a 100% synthetic fabric. Essentially, Canvas Supertrousers and Supershorts require a bit of a wear-in period to soften the fabric. The HD’s were born of the notion that working/living/playing in tough environments (especially cold ones) didn't need to mean that you had to compromise comfort or durability. Originally designed for telemark skiing by Mark Schafer, these have been refined and redesigned over the years.Constructed from our Ultra 12oz C-Canvas, these will outlast any other trouser - full stop. Our usual philosophy of making “gear that wear in not out” applies – these will get better and better with age. These are seriously heavy duty yet very warm and comfortable. However, if you find yourself spending more time in slush than fresh powder then our Lifties might be a better bet. Going down on one knee might be a romantic gesture, but spending lots of your work day on your knees is less so, and can take it’s toll on your and your pants. That’s why we make the Trade Plus Supertrousers, a true fully-featured work pant in Ultra C-Canvas with Kevlar-reinforced kneepads.

They're made from a lighter, polycotton drill fabric, which has mechanical stretch and is super durable - and our idea of durable is based on the Cactus Supershorts so we don't make that claim lightly. This DIY costume can be done in less than an hour. It comprises craft foam, hot glue, and spray paint. Hot glue everything together to create the cactus shape. Spray paint it to match your team colors, add accessories like a sombrero, and you're ready to get on TV! This is a costume to make yourself. It's pretty simple, and if you're okay with sewing, you can use this as a project to learn how to sew on an industrial machine. Supershirts have evolved. The weight of this new fabric is 200gsm, falling nicely between our previous light and heavy supershirts. The lighter weight makes it great to wear, but it had to be Cactus level of tough and Cactus level of quality. It's a well thought out beast: Made in New Zealand and like all of our products, comes with a lifetime warranty on materials and workpersonship. Hydro sleeve for keeping you hydrated all day and a lid that gives a nice tidy path for the drinking hose

Homemade DIY Cactus Costume Ideas

No need to fear a last-minute costume this Halloween! This DIY Cactus Costume is so easy that anyone can make it. Look like you walked off the set of the hit movie "Cactus Flower" featuring Walter Matthau and Ingrid Bergman, or choose to be a couple of cute cacti for your New Year's Eve party. You can decide what the cuter two people covered in green foam (and possibly glitter) would look like. Cactus Lifties are the ultimate in ski pants or ski trousers if you're mama raised you proper. These beauties are worn by mountain patrollers around NZ and are made for skiing and snowboarding at the most extreme level. These shirts are a very relaxed, loose fit so if you’re wanting a fitted look (to show off your gym work), go for the size down. Supershorts - our original “free standing” shorts. Supershorts are constructed with our tough, comfortable C-Canvas. Not the cheapest material in the world but we’re yet to find a better material – its combination of durability and breathable comfort is what makes these shorts possible. Washing inside out will minimise lighter coloured creases on the outside of the fabric, but won’t remove stains quite as well.