I made pants from a bolt of fabric I received from a friend that had already been washed and stretched. It's a fairly thick and sturdy Oshima Tsumugi, so I think you could wear it in the winter if you wear thick tights underneath (though it might be cold depending on where you live). I'm adding this because I've been getting a lot of questions lately: I want these pants to be worn loosely, so they're best suited for a size M. I've inserted 75cm of high-quality elastic into the waist. I've secured it with a safety pin, so please sew it in place where you like. Inseam: 50cm I think the length is easy to match with boots, etc.