Men's Shorts

Shorts are one of the most comfortable casual wear garment for men. The garment is known as shorts, as they are the shortened version of trousers. These shorts are available in varying lengths and in the last few years longs shorts have been in fashion.

In the earlier times, only young men wore shorts and it was considered inappropriate for older men to wear them. Nowadays, men of all age groups wear shorts.

Types of Shorts
There are various types of shorts that are manufactured, depending on the end use and occasions. Some of the popular shorts are:

• Bermuda shorts: Originating from Bermuda, these shorts have been widely accepted as a casual wear in many parts of the world.
  
  
• Board shorts: These shorts are a combination of shorts and a bathing suit and widely worn as a beachwear.
  
  
• Boxer shorts: These shorts are quite popular as men's innerwear or underwear.
  
  
• Cargo shorts: These are knee - length khaki shorts pockets.
  
  
• Cut- offs: These are one of the most common type of shorts that can be made at home, just by cutting the jeans into above the knee.
  
  
• Cycling shorts: These are specially designed shorts that are worn for cycling and many other athletic activities.
  
  
• Track shorts: These shorts reach the upper thigh and are used during sports activities, as they provide maximum freedom of movement. The shorts are made of nylon blends for making them hard wearing.
  
  
• Walking shorts: These shorts are knee-length and are generally worn in winters. The shorts have pockets and are made of warmer, materials like wool.

All the above types of shorts are manufactured by local and international companies in different materials, colors and patterns. The demand for shorts has been increasing in the international market because of increased use by men of different age groups.

Fabrics
Shorts are made for a variety of fibers and blends. Some of the fibers used for manufacturing shorts are listed below:

• Cotton
• Polyester
• Nylon
• Linen
• Silk
• Canvas
• Lycra

Buying Tips Choose a padded shorts while buying cycling shorts as its provides extra comfort and protection. Synthetic chamois pads should be preferred as they require low maintenance and can be machine washed. While buying shorts meant for outdoor activities, buy shorts that are made of nylon as they are hard wearing and longer lasting. While buying shorts for daily wear in summer season, prefer natural fabrics like cotton, as they are light weight, comfortable and have high breathability. In case of beach shorts, choose a fabric that is water proof and dries quickly. The fabric should also not cling to the wet body.