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Essential Cotton Shorts, 320 GSM

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We don't take returns or exchanges for a change of mind. 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.

Cotton-blend shorts at 320 gsm with an elastic drawstring waist, side pockets and a loose leg above the knee. For long evenings that start at the beach.

Details

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.

	S		M		L		XL		2XL		3XL
	inch	cm	inch	cm	inch	cm	inch	cm	inch	cm	inch	cm
Length	20.08	51	20.67	52.5	21.26	54	21.85	55.5	22.44	57	23.03	58.5
Waist	15.75	40	16.34	41.5	16.93	43	17.52	44.5	18.11	46	18.70	47.5
Hip	20.87	53	21.65	55	22.44	57	23.23	59	24.02	61	24.80	63

Size guide

Care

Machine wash at 30°C (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. US orders typically arrive in 10–17 business days; international timing varies by destination.

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.