Thunderpants - New Zealand made

Hipster Lightning Bolt

Hipster Lightning Bolt - Main image
$25.46 $38 In stock

Category: womens fairtrade

These Yellow Thunderpants have been tied to include a lightning bolt across them somewhere, the lightning bolt is different on each pair which makes each one uniquely fabulous. 

These have been tie dyed in an indigo dye bath. Please wash separately for the first few washes and definitely not with your brand new white tee shirt or wear under anything lighter coloured unless you want it to be slightly blue.

This item is hand dyed by one of the Thunderpants Team. They might be printed, dip dyed, shibori dyed, tie dyed, hand stamped, coloured in, indigo dyed, free style hand painted / coloured - but they will all be original creations and works of art.

Our Hipster Thunderpants are just like the originals but sit lower at the waist, we have been making these for 25+ years and counting! These are a flat fronted style with a soft gusset made from the same fabric soft fabric as the outer garment. If you require extra room in the front you may want to look at our Pouch Fronted garments.

XS S M L XL
6 - 8 8 - 10 12 - 14 16- -18 20 - 22
waist cm 62-72 72-82 82-92 92-102 102-112
hip cm 76-86 86-96 96-106 106-116 116-126
leg band cm 39-68 41-70 43-72 45-75 49-79
waist inches 24-28 28-32 32-36 36-40 40-44
hip inches 30-34 34-38 38-42 42-46 46-50
leg band inches 15-26 16-27 17-28 18-29 19-31
  • Fit
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  • Care
  • This cut is designed to sit in the natural crease at the top of the leg, cover your bum and reach to your high hip area. We recommend the hipster if you are flat in the tummy and/or short in the rise to the waist. For many of us, the hipster does not reach over the apex of our tummy roll at which point the natural laws of gravity take over and the hipster will roll down. In this situation we have a solution in the higher waisted options.

  • The Thunderpants fabric is 90% cotton and 10% spandex to give it that super comfy, soft stretchy feel. The waist and leg bands are constructed in the same, lovely fabric eliminating the need for the addition of nasty, grippy elastic and adding to the enjoyment of your Thunderpants experience. All the garments are made locally and lovingly in New Zealand. 

  • To preserve the vibrant colours and life of the fabric we suggest you do not soak or bleach your Thunderpants items. Use a gentle detergent in a cold machine wash and dry your Thunderpants on the line, not in the drier.

Your Thunderpants are not only super comfy but they are designed to withstand some pretty staunch stuff, so get into them and get on out there!

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Amelia ★★★★★

I love how the lightning bolt pattern is slightly different on each pair—it makes mine feel one of a kind. The tie-dye is vibrant without being overwhelming, and the fabric has a nice, soft stretch.

Miles ★★★★★

The tie-dye effect is so much richer in person than in the photos, and I love that my lightning bolt is slightly off-center from my friend's—makes them feel truly one-of-a-kind. The cotton is soft right out of the package, and the waistband stays put through a full day of errands.

Christopher ★★★★★

The lightning bolt pattern is genuinely different on each pair, which makes it feel like a one-of-a-kind piece rather than something off the rack. I love how the yellow pops against darker jeans, and the fabric has held up well after a few washes.