Essential Cotton Shorts

Fabric

85% cotton, 15% polyester

Weight

320 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 320 gsm (9.4 oz)
• Elastic waist with a drawstring, side pockets
• Loose fit, above-the-knee length
• Black, White, Coffee, Dark Gray or Flower Gray, S to 3XL

After dark

With a linen-weight shirt or a knit polo and leather sandals, on a terrace that stays warm past eleven. Coffee with white, black with black.

Fabric

• Material: 85% cotton, 15% polyester
• Fabric weight: 320 gsm (9.4 oz)

Questions

What is the Essential Cotton Shorts made of?
85% cotton, 15% polyester, at 320 gsm (9.4 oz).

How does it fit?
Loose fit, above the knee. Take your usual size. Sizes run S to 3XL. In S the waist measures 15.75 in (40 cm) flat; in 3XL it is 18.70 in (47.5 cm). Length in S is 20.08 in (51 cm).

Is it for men or women?
Both. It is cut to one pattern for him and for her; follow the size guide below.

How do I wash it?
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

• Loose fit, above the knee
• Take your usual size.

Size guide

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

Size guide

• Machine wash at 30°C (gentle cycle)
• Do not bleach
• Tumble dry low
• Iron at low temperature
• Do not dry clean

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