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They're too big
With an elastic waistband, your waist determines the size. If the waistband is too loose, it won't hold the shorts up once they're wet and heavier.
Why they slip down
Four reasons swim shorts slip down
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The fabric gets heavy
Fabric that soaks up a lot of water pulls downwards as soon as you get out of the water. Sand in the pockets or in a mesh liner makes it even heavier.
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The elastic has given up
Chlorine, sun and a hot wash make elastic go slack. So even swim shorts that fitted well at first can start to slip down.
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No drawcord, or it's undone
When you dive or jump in, the water pushes against the fabric. A tied drawcord gives you extra hold.
What to look for
How to choose swim shorts that stay up
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Choose your size by your waist
Not by your hips or your legs. Measure your waist where the waistband sits and work out your size in the size guide.
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A wide waistband with a drawcord
A wide elastic waistband spreads the pressure and stays in place better than a narrow one. The drawcord gives extra hold when you jump or dive.
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Fabric that holds little water
A technical fabric such as polyester absorbs little water and dries quickly. So your swim shorts don't get as heavy when they're wet.
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A close-fitting lining
A soft lining gives support without ballooning or pulling, and chafes less than a mesh liner. Find out why in swim shorts that don't itch.
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Proper care
Rinse out the chlorine and salt, wash at a low temperature and keep them out of the tumble dryer. The elastic will last longer.
The waistband
Wide elastic waistband, with drawcord
The Signature Shorts close with a wide elastic waistband and a drawcord. The waistband fits comfortably, keeps the shorts in place and helps keep sand out while you swim, sit and move.
The outer fabric is 100% polyester: lightly stretchy, sturdy and quick-drying. Inside is a soft lining instead of a mesh liner.
THE COLLECTION
Choose your colour
The Signature Shorts in seven colours. All with a soft lining instead of a mesh liner.
REVIEWS
What customers say about the comfort
On the fit, the soft lining and the moments spent in The Signature Shorts.
Swim shorts slipping down: FAQs
Why do my swim shorts slip down when they're wet?
Why do my swim shorts slip down when they're wet?
Wet fabric is heavier than dry fabric. If the waistband is too loose or the elastic has stretched out, that weight pulls the shorts down. A fabric that absorbs little water and a waistband that fits snugly both help.
How tight should swim shorts be?
How tight should swim shorts be?
Close-fitting, without pinching. The waistband shouldn't leave marks, and the lining sits close without pressing. If they balloon in the water, they're too big.
Which size should I get?
Which size should I get?
Your waist determines the size. You can work it out in the size guide. Between two sizes? Usually go for the larger one. You can pull the waistband tighter with the drawcord.
Do swim shorts without a mesh liner slip down more easily?
Do swim shorts without a mesh liner slip down more easily?
No. Whether swim shorts stay up depends on the waistband and the size. The lining of The Signature Shorts is built into the shorts and fits close, so nothing hangs loose.
Can I tighten a stretched-out waistband?
Can I tighten a stretched-out waistband?
You can pull the waistband tighter with the drawcord. If the elastic itself has stretched, it usually won't recover. Rinse your swim shorts after swimming and keep them out of the tumble dryer, and the elastic will last longer.
What if the size doesn't fit after all?
What if the size doesn't fit after all?
Then you can exchange them for another size free of charge, as long as it's in stock. You can do this up to 14 days after receiving them.
The Signature Shorts
WHEREVER THE DAY TAKES YOU.
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