Material Composition
This short is 95% cotton with 5% spandex. Cotton at this concentration is the primary structural fiber - it provides the weight, texture, and durability associated with traditional denim construction. The 5% spandex introduces a controlled amount of stretch that allows the fit to ease through the seat and thigh without compromising the overall structure. At this fiber ratio, the cotton's properties dominate entirely: the fabric behaves as denim, with stretch as a secondary quality that becomes most apparent at points of movement rather than in the overall hand of the fabric. The washed finish gives the cotton its medium-light blue color and a softened surface.
Construction Details
High-waist cut with button-and-zip fly closure (image-inferred) and belt loops along the waistband. Standard 5-pocket construction (image-inferred) with side slash pockets and back pockets. The most prominent construction detail is the raw hem - the full hem width carries a heavy fray, and distressing extends upward through the lower leg opening near the hem edge. A washed finish with whisker fading runs diagonally across the front thighs. The length sits above the knee in the longer range for denim shorts, providing a more substantial coverage than a classic cutoff silhouette.
Fabric Behavior
Care Instructions
Machine wash cold. Tumble dry low. Cold washing maintains the dyed wash finish and prevents the blue from fading prematurely. Low-heat drying reduces shrinkage risk and protects the spandex content over repeated wash cycles - high heat degrades spandex over time, which can cause the waistband to lose its recovery.
