Drawstring pantsDrawstring pants are pants that have a drawstring at the waist that allows for an adjustable fit. Often the pants are made of lightweight, breathable material and are popular for their ease of wear and versatility.BackgroundDrawstring pants are used with patient gowns or scrubs. They are also used in traditional clothing like the dashiki, kaftan, or the Daura-Suruwal. They are also part of the Brazilian jiu-jitsu gi.