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Cotton Shorts, Dark Tones

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Cotton Shorts, Dark Tones

$78
  • 260 gsm
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A loose short in 260 gsm cotton knit, with a drawstring and elastic waist and slash pockets. For warm days, with a tee or a tank.

Details
Fabric
85% cotton, 15% polyester
Weight
260 gsm
Fit
Loose
Care
Machine wash at 30°C (gentle cycle)
Do not bleach
Tumble dry low
Iron at low temperature, avoid ironing on print
Do not dry clean

Why it works

  • 85% cotton, 15% polyester at 260 gsm (7.7 oz).
  • Loose through the leg.
  • A drawstring and elastic waist, with pockets.
  • Sizes M to 4XL, in Black, Blackish Green, Coffee, Dark Gray and Navy Blue.

Fabric

  • 85% cotton, 15% polyester
  • 260 gsm (7.7 oz)

Questions

What are the Cotton Shorts made of?
85% cotton, 15% polyester, at 260 gsm (7.7 oz).

How do they fit?
They are cut loose. Sizes run M to 4XL. In M the waist measures 14.17 in (36 cm) flat; in 4XL it is 16.14 in (41 cm). Take your usual size.

Which colours are there?
Black, Blackish Green, Coffee, Dark Gray and Navy Blue.

How do I wash them?
Machine wash at 30°C on a gentle cycle, do not bleach, tumble dry low, iron at low temperature and do not dry clean.

Fit

Fit

  • Loose fit
  • Sizes M to 4XL. Take your usual size, and check the flat measurements below.

Size guide

Flat garment measurements in inches and centimetres. Double the waist and hip for the full circumference.

M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL
inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm
Length 17.72 45 18.50 47 18.90 48 19.29 49 19.69 50 20.08 51
Waist 14.17 36 14.57 37 14.96 38 15.35 39 15.75 40 16.14 41
Hip 21.26 54 22.05 56 22.83 58 23.62 60 24.41 62 25.20 64

Size guide

Care
  • Machine wash at 30°C on a gentle cycle
  • Do not bleach
  • Tumble dry low
  • Iron at low temperature
  • Do not dry clean
Shipping

Shipping is included and tracked to destinations currently available at checkout. Most orders arrive in 5–10 business days.

Returns and exchanges: 30 days from delivery. Size exchanges are free; returns for store credit are free; refunds to your original payment have a $7.95 return label fee (US). Pieces unworn, with tags. If a piece arrives damaged or faulty, email hello@marcelafters.com within 30 days and we'll replace or refund it in full. Returns & exchanges

Size guide

Loose fit. Sizes M to 4XL. Take your usual size, and check the flat measurements below.

M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL
inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm
Length 17.72 45 18.50 47 18.90 48 19.29 49 19.69 50 20.08 51
Waist 14.17 36 14.57 37 14.96 38 15.35 39 15.75 40 16.14 41
Hip 21.26 54 22.05 56 22.83 58 23.62 60 24.41 62 25.20 64

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Cotton Shorts

The cloth
260 gsm, 85% cotton, 15% polyester
The fit
Loose
Care
Machine wash at 30°C (gentle cycle)