Men's swim shorts: recycled & patterned swim shorts

Choosing men's swim shorts

Men's swim shorts need to dry quickly, stay comfortable all day and hold your keys safely. Swole Panda makes every pair here in its HydroMotion style, in GRS-certified recycled polyester. The recycled content is checked through the supply chain under the Global Recycled Standard, so the claim is independently verified. Swole Panda was reviewed on its materials and how its swimwear is made before joining Ziracle.

Men's patterned swim shorts

Swole Panda makes men's patterned swim shorts in koi, jungle and wave prints, which stand out on the beach and hide sand and sun cream marks. For a classic look, it also makes plain shorts in black, navy, red, orange and sky blue. A bold print works with a plain white tee, while a plain pair goes with a patterned shirt. Pack two pairs for a holiday, so one can dry while you wear the other. The quick-drying fabric also suits a swim before work or a weekend at the lido.

Fit, liner and length

The HydroMotion has a mid-rise, tailored fit and a 6-inch inner leg. Instead of the usual mesh liner, it has a soft boxer-style under short, which many men find more comfortable for long days. Two zip pockets keep keys and a card safe while you swim. Check the size guide on the listing, and size up if you prefer a looser fit around the thigh. The tailored cut means you can wear them to a beach café without changing, and the soft liner means you can skip underwear on the beach.

Caring for men's swim shorts

Rinse your shorts in cool fresh water after the sea or a chlorinated pool, then dry them in the shade so the colours stay bright. Wash on a cool, gentle cycle and avoid the tumble dryer, which can damage stretch fibres. Empty the pockets before washing, as sand wears the fabric. Swimwear has the full range, Men's Sunglasses has polarised frames, Men's Hats has caps for the beach, and Buy less, choose well, make it last: How to make better fashion choices has tips on buying fewer, better things.