The Essentials
Cotton Shorts
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The Black Cotton Set
Together $156Worn as a set, the bottom is $15.60 less.
- 260 gsm
2 pieces, 10% off. 4 or more, 15% off. Applied at checkout.
Complimentary worldwide shipping, 10–17 business days (UK 8–16) Secure checkout
Complete the look
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
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 |
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 complimentary on every order, worldwide, and tracked. Orders arrive in 10–17 business days (UK 8–16).
All sales are final. If a piece arrives damaged or faulty, email hello@marcelafters.com within 14 days of delivery with a photo and your order number, and we'll replace it.
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