Board Shorts

Board shorts are a type of shorts worn by men on beach. These shorts gained popularity as they were used by surfers while surfing and wake boarding. Nowadays, these shorts are also worn as a beachwear. The shorts are made with bathing suit material that dries quickly.

Design
These shorts are specially designed so that they dry quickly and are therefore made from soft, smooth synthetic materials. The shorts are so designed to make sure they are durable and are wind resistant.

Another concern facing the manufacturers in board short designing is using neoprene fly instead of velcro to prevent the body hair being entangled. Global companies are also designing this garment without an inseam. This means with the help of new technology, they are designing seamless shorts for the comfort of the wearer.

Fabrics Used

• Nylon
• Cotton
• Spandex
• Microfiber

Most board shorts are made from synthetic fibers or blends because of the properties they provide to the fabric. These days manufacturers are again moving towards using organic cotton for manufacturing these shorts. The move towards using eco-friendly fabrics has been to appeal and sell these products to younger audience.

Buying Tips Choose a fabric that provides comfort and protection. Synthetic fabrics require low maintenance and can be machine washed. While buying shorts, select a fabric like nylon, as it is hard wearing and longer lasting. Natural fabrics like cotton, should also be preferred as they are light weight, comfortable and have high breathability. Choose a fabric that is water proof and dries quickly. The fabric should also not cling to the wet body. Choose a fabric that is wind resistant.