Thunderpants - New Zealand made

Hipster Optical Glow

Hipster Optical Glow - Main image
$25.84 $38 In stock

Category: womens fairtrade

Hand printed right here in our workroom by Geoff. These may have print imperfections but that just adds to their rugged individuality!

These pants glow under black light, great for wearing at a festival, a rave or just at home if you have a black light. Swipe to see a picture showing how cool they look.

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
  • Fabric
  • 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)

Benjamin J. ★★★★★

My friend saw these under the black light at the festival and immediately asked where she could get a pair—the glow effect is really strong. I love that the hand-printed imperfections make each pair feel one-of-a-kind, like actual art you can wear.

Penelope ★★★★★

These pants are surprisingly comfortable for something that looks so handmade, and the fabric has a nice weight to it. I wore them to a local music festival and they absolutely lit up under the black lights just as promised. The slight printing quirks really do give them a cool, one-of-a-kind vibe.

Emily ★★★★★

The hand-printed pattern is a bit off-center on mine, but honestly that makes it feel one-of-a-kind. Took them to a rave and the glow effect under the black light was unreal, got compliments all night.