Epic Flex Slim Straight Jeans (men's)

Our take

Hollister launched in 2000 as the beach-themed teen line of a large American mall retailer, and its denim is built around Epic Flex, the house stretch fabric used across most men's fits. The slim straight is the long-running everyday cut, though the current line has swung noticeably toward baggy and loose silhouettes. Reviewers describe the denim as soft and stretchy with decent shape recovery through a day of wear. It is sold almost entirely through the brand's own stores and site, where discounting is more or less permanent.

The details

Material

The slim straight is listed as 95% cotton, 4% polyester and 1% elastane with the brand's Epic Flex stretch; this is light-to-midweight stretch denim, not heavy rigid fabric.

Fit

Slim through the hip and thigh with a straight leg below the knee. The brand cuts for a young, slim frame, and one owner review notes the stretch makes sizing forgiving; broader-built shoppers may find the block narrow.

Quality

One owner review reports the denim springs back and holds its shape rather than bagging out, and calls it good quality for the price. Long-term durability coverage is thin, and nothing about the construction positions it as a hard-wearing jean.

Best for

Teens and younger shoppers who want a soft, stretchy everyday jean and are willing to wait for the ever-present promotion.

Care

Machine wash cold inside out and tumble dry low; the elastane content means high dryer heat will shorten the fabric's life.

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