Zip-off pants are the most adaptable pants in punk: one pair works as full-length pants, then turns into shorts when you unzip the lower legs. Noxrivet's punk zip-off pants collection holds 63 styles, and almost all of them also carry removable straps and chains. This guide explains how they convert, what they are made of, how they fit and how to look after them.
How do zip-off pants convert to shorts?
Each leg has a zipper running all the way around it. Unzip it and the lower leg comes off, leaving a pair of shorts; zip it back on for full-length pants. Most styles have one zip line, but a few have more. The 3-length zip-off cargo pants zip off to three different short lengths, and the extra wide leg zip-off cargo pants zip to ankle length or knee length.
Which straps and chains come off?
Almost every pair in the collection has D-rings (61 of 63), and the straps and chains clip onto them, so you can wear the hardware loaded or strip it back. Most styles also come with chains, and 55 have adjustable ankles. Wear the full set for a show, or take everything off for a plainer pair of black pants or shorts. For pants built around chains, see chain pants; for the classic strap-between-the-legs look, see punk bondage pants.
What are they made of?
- Cotton: 48 styles are listed as 100% cotton, the main fabric in the collection.
- Denim: 18 styles are denim, including washed and shredded versions.
- Nylon: 3 styles are nylon, for a sportier look.
- Reflective: 3 styles have reflective details.
Prints and details vary from skull prints to studs and tubes. Browse skull pants or studded pants if you want a specific detail.
How do zip-off pants fit?
Most zip-off styles are unisex and sized on a men's fit: 56 product pages say "Sizing based on men's fit". Many also say what the models wear, such as a woman in X-Small and a man in Medium, so women often choose a smaller letter size than they would in women's clothing. A drawstring and adjustable waist buckles appear on 51 styles, and the size guide notes they let you tighten the waist by up to 4 inches. For a step-by-step method, read how to size punk strap pants, and always check the size chart on the product page.
How do I wash zip-off pants?
Follow the care line on each product page. On 49 styles it reads "Hand wash in cold water. Dry flat." Remove chains and detachable straps before washing. More background on the style is in what are bondage pants?
Shipping and returns
Standard shipping is free on every US order, and eligible items can be returned within 30 days. Details are on the shipping and returns page.