Carhartt Black Rugged Flex Rigby Cargo Short

The Carhartt Black Rugged Flex Rigby Cargo Short brings one of the most versatile colorways in workwear to a short built for serious use. Black is a go-to choice for service trades, security teams, and corporate uniform programs where a clean, professional look matters as much as performance.

The short is constructed from an 8.5-ounce 98/2 cotton/spandex canvas that delivers the durability Carhartt is known for while the spandex content introduces genuine stretch throughout the fabric. You get a short that moves when you move without losing its shape.

The Rugged Flex technology is built into the weave of the canvas itself, not applied as a surface treatment. That distinction matters for workers who put their gear through real conditions day after day. Whether you are crawling through a tight mechanical space, stepping over obstacles on a job site, or loading and unloading from a work truck, the fabric gives where you need it.

The fit sits at the natural waist with a seat and thigh cut that is without being baggy or prone to catching on equipment. Two cargo pockets handle on-body storage in a serious way. The left leg pocket includes a dedicated internal cell phone compartment that keeps your device upright and secure during active work. The right leg pocket provides open utility storage for tools, rags, or small parts.

Both pockets are built to the same standard as the rest of the short, with construction that resists tearing and wear over time. At SWAGHQ, the Black Rugged Flex Rigby Cargo Short is available with custom embroidery and ColorPrint decoration starting at MOQ 6 with a 10-14 business day turnaround. Black fabric is especially effective for embroidery with light or contrasting thread colors that make logos and text pop against the dark base.