Even contemporary linen clothes last way longer than a random pair of jeans. It's not that onesided, good linen trousers are usually somewhat more free-fitting

Even contemporary linen clothes last way longer than a random pair of jeans. It's not that onesided, good linen trousers are usually somewhat more free-fitting, and usually don't chafe as much as typical jeans models. But still. Also superior water vapor exchange is superior.