Athletic Tapered

Athletic-tapered combines two construction elements. Athletic — more room through the thigh than standard slim cuts, designed for shoppers with a more muscular build through the upper leg. Tapered — narrower at the ankle than straight or relaxed cuts, creating a tailored line at the hem. The combination bridges between slim (too narrow through the thigh for athletic builds) and relaxed (too loose at the ankle for tailored styling).

Athletic-tapered — shoppers with a more muscular build through the thigh (gym-built, sports-active, naturally larger upper leg) who find slim fits too tight through the thigh but still want a tailored ankle line. Slim — shoppers with a leaner build who fit comfortably in slim through the thigh. Straight — shoppers who want consistent width from knee to hem regardless of build.

Athletic-tapered focuses on stretch-construction materials because the cut requires fabric that moves with the body: stretch chinos (cotton-poly stretch, the everyday workhorse), Performance Wool (Quince's proprietary wool blend with stretch), and City Twill (structured drape with stretch). Italian wool and linen are typically not offered in athletic-tapered because the cut works best with engineered stretch.

Stretch chinos and City Twill — machine wash cool on a gentle cycle, tumble dry low. Performance Wool — machine wash cool inside-out on gentle, avoid fabric softener (it coats the moisture-wicking fibers). Hang dry or tumble dry low to preserve the stretch construction. Avoid bleach. The stretch fabrics hold shape across many wash cycles when cared for this way.