Promotional Shorts & Trousers
This category covers two different garments rather than one: full-length workwear trousers built for daily wear, and lightweight sports shorts built for activity. BusinessGiftUK stocks both in men’s, women’s, unisex and kids’ sizing, so this is where to look once tops and outerwear are sorted.
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Quick Procurement Summary:
- Best For: Outdoor workwear, sports teams, schools and event uniforms needing bottoms as well as tops.
- Types: Full-length workwear trousers, and lightweight sports shorts.
- Fits: Men’s, women’s, unisex and kids’ sizing across most styles.
- Branding Methods: Embroidery or print, depending on the fabric and design.
Written by Ben Ward, BusinessGiftUK.com · Last updated 6 July 2026
Two Different Garments, One Category
Workwear trousers and sports shorts solve different problems and shouldn’t be chosen the same way. Trousers are a daily-wear garment, chosen for fabric weight and durability. Shorts are an activity garment, chosen for lightness and freedom of movement. If you’re ordering for a school, club or sports team, you likely want shorts; if you’re ordering for outdoor or site staff, you likely want trousers.
Workwear Trousers by Fabric Weight
Trouser fabric weight in this range runs from 200gsm to 280gsm. The lighter end suits warmer conditions and less demanding roles, while the heavier end holds up better to repeated wear and washing for daily site or outdoor use.
| Weight | Best For | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 200g/m² | Warmer conditions, lighter daily wear | Neapolis 200g/m² unisex trousers |
| 220g/m² | All-round workwear use | Argos 220g/m² unisex trousers |
| 280g/m² | Daily site or outdoor wear, more durable | Adelpho 280g/m² men’s trousers |
Sports Shorts for Teams and Schools
Sports shorts here run much lighter than the trousers, from 100g/m² to 140g/m², prioritising freedom of movement over durability. The Murray 100g/m² unisex sports shorts and Player 140g/m² unisex sports shorts both come in matching kids’ sizing, making them a practical choice for school sports, clubs and youth team kits alongside adult sizes.
Related Clothing Categories
To complete a full uniform, pair trousers or shorts with our T-shirts or polo shirts as a top. For outdoor site work, our jackets and fleeces add a weatherproof or insulating layer.
Shorts & Trousers FAQs
What’s the difference between the trousers and the sports shorts?
Trousers are a heavier, daily-wear fabric from 200 to 280g/m², suited to workwear. Sports shorts are much lighter, from 100 to 140g/m², prioritising freedom of movement for activity rather than durability.
Are kids’ sizes available?
Yes, several trouser and shorts styles are available in matching kids’ sizing alongside adult fits, useful for schools and youth teams.
Can we mix sizes on a bulk order?
Yes, most styles allow mixed sizes within a single order, provided the branding stays consistent across the run.
What branding methods are available?
Embroidery and print are both used, depending on the fabric weight and the design being applied.
How long does an order take?
Most orders are ready within 10 to 14 working days of artwork approval, though this can vary by style and quantity.