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The mesh liner
A mesh liner is often made of stiff material. It rubs against your inner thighs with every step, and it gets worse when it's wet and full of sand.
Where it comes from
Why swim shorts chafe
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Sand between fabric and skin
Grains of sand work like sandpaper, especially in your groin and between your legs. Swim shorts that don't sit close let more sand in.
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Legs that ride up
A wide leg slides back and forth over your thighs with every step. When it rides up, it forms an edge that keeps rubbing the same spot.
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The wrong size
Too loose and the fabric moves around. Too tight and the seams and waistband dig into your skin.
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Seams and wet skin
A thick seam on the inside rubs with every movement. And wet skin is more vulnerable, so walking around in wet shorts for a long time makes it worse.
What helps
How to prevent chafing
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Choose mesh-free swim shorts
A soft, close-fitting lining rubs less than a stiff mesh liner and traps less sand.
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Rinse out the sand
After a swim in the sea, rinse yourself and your swim shorts with fresh water before you set off or sit down.
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Choose the right size
Close-fitting, but not tight. Work out your size in the size guide.
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Change into something dry for long walks
Walking or cycling a fair distance after a swim? Dry shorts mean a lot less friction.
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Protect sensitive spots
A thin layer of petroleum jelly or anti-chafe balm on your inner thighs can help.
Already got chafe marks? Rinse the area with lukewarm water, pat it dry and let your skin air-dry as much as possible. If it gets inflamed or you see broken skin, ask your GP or pharmacist for advice.
Our solution
A lining that moves with you
The Signature Shorts have no mesh liner. Instead, they have a soft, integrated lining made of 85% polyamide and 15% elastane that sits close without pinching. The elastic waistband holds the shorts in place and helps keep sand out. That removes one of the main causes of chafing. Nobody can rule chafing out completely: sand and the wrong size can always cause it.
THE COLLECTION
Choose your colour
The Signature Shorts in seven colours. All with a soft lining instead of a mesh liner.
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What customers say about the comfort
On the fit, the soft lining and the moments spent in The Signature Shorts.
Chafing swim shorts: FAQs
Why do my swim shorts chafe my inner thighs?
Why do my swim shorts chafe my inner thighs?
Usually it's the mesh liner, or sand between the fabric and your skin. Swim shorts that are too loose or too tight, or a leg that slides back and forth, can also chafe.
Do mesh-free swim shorts help with chafing?
Do mesh-free swim shorts help with chafing?
Often, yes, because the mesh liner is a common cause. Sand and a poor fit can still cause chafing without one.
Should I wear underwear under my swim shorts to stop chafing?
Should I wear underwear under my swim shorts to stop chafing?
Best not. Cotton underwear stays wet for a long time and can ride up, and then it's the underwear that chafes.
What should I do about chafe marks?
What should I do about chafe marks?
Rinse the area with lukewarm water, pat it dry and let your skin air-dry as much as possible. Wear loose clothing until it has healed. If it gets inflamed or you see broken skin, ask your GP or pharmacist for advice.
Can I cut the mesh liner out of my swim shorts?
Can I cut the mesh liner out of my swim shorts?
You can, but you lose the support, and the leftover seams can still chafe. Read this first.
How tight should swim shorts be?
How tight should swim shorts be?
Close-fitting, but not tight. Our shorts run slightly small, so if you're between two sizes, go for the larger one. See the size guide.
And if it's mostly itching?
And if it's mostly itching?
Itching after a swim in the sea or a pool is often caused by dried salt or chlorine on your skin. Read Swim shorts that don't itch.
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