
Djab
Cuffed 5-Pocket Short Regular Fit
These cuffed five-pocket shorts from Djab by Simons are made from non-stretch, mid-weight 100% organic cotton duck with a washed look. They feature a classic five-pocket style, an unsewn folded hem, and a relaxed regular fit. The knee-length design has an 8.5-inch inseam when cuffed and 10.5 inches uncuffed.
- Material
- 100% organic cotton duck
- Gender
- male
- Style
- casual, classic, heritage
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shorts
Color
Size
Specifications
Relaxed regular fit shorts made from organic cotton duck with a washed look and classic 5-pocket styling.
100% organic cotton, mid-weight duck fabric, washed look, classic 5-pocket design, unsewn folded hem, adjustable cuff (8.5" cuffed, 10.5" uncuffed), relaxed fit.
- Material
- 100% organic cotton duck
- Style
- casual, classic, heritage
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, weekend
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shorts
Additional Attributes
- non-stretch mid-weight 100% organic cotton duck fabric
- washed look finish
- classic 5-pocket styling
- unsewn folded hem
- relaxed regular fit
- cuffed design with 8.5-inch inseam
- uncuffed length of 10.5 inches
- exclusive design by Djab by Simons in Canada
Product Insights
Djab's Cuffed 5-Pocket Short delivers workwear-grade durability from 100% organic cotton duck fabric that mirrors $220 quality at a sale price of 49.95 CAD, with a garment-washed finish ensuring comfort from first wear. Its unsewn hem allows two inseams—8.5 inches cuffed or 10.5 inches uncuffed—enhancing drape and preventing the shorts from riding up, while a 3–4 inch thigh-to-hem taper avoids a baggy silhouette. Over time, wear and washing create unique fade marks and soften the fabric, similar to denim aging. The breathable cotton duck offers comfort akin to Columbia's canvas-duck shorts, though care requires machine washing cold inside out and tumble drying low, avoiding bleach and high heat.
Verified claims
- Value
- Duck canvas comparable to $220 workwear, sold at 49.95 CAD sale.
- Inseam
- Foldable hem gives dual inseam: 8.5″ cuffed or 10.5″ uncuffed.
- Drape
- Cuffed hem adds fabric weight to improve leg drape and prevent riding up.
- Adjustable hem
- Unsewn hem gives two inseam lengths (8.5 in cuffed, 10.5 in uncuffed) for different drape weight.
- Fit
- 8.5 cuffed inseam and 3–4 thigh-to-hem taper prevent a baggy silhouette.
- Hem adjustability
- Unsewn hem allows two lengths: 8.5 cuffed or 10.5 uncuffed.
- Patina
- Wear and washing produce unique fade marks and soften the fabric, like denim aging.
- Break-in
- Garment-washed finish pre-softens duck canvas for comfort from first wear.
- Breathability
- 100% organic cotton duck is naturally breathable, like Columbia's canvas-duck shorts.
- Care
- Machine wash cold inside out and tumble dry low; avoid bleach and high heat.
- Fabric
- 100% organic cotton duck is grown without synthetic pesticides or GMOs.
Product record
- Title
- Cuffed 5-Pocket Short Regular Fit
- Brand
- Djab
- Price
- 69 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How these shorts compare on price and quality
- At full 69 CAD price, these organic duck shorts line up against Gap's 7" Relaxed Shorts (64.95 CAD) and Buffalo's Dean shorts (69 CAD), both of which use a lighter, elastane-blended twill — so the buyer gets a more substantial, non-stretch organic fabric for virtually the same outlay.
- The unsewn folded hem creates two shorts in one: an 8.5-inch cuffed length and a 10.5-inch uncuffed length, adding wardrobe flexibility without doubling the cost.
- Organic cotton duck canvas — a dense, hard-wearing fabric typically reserved for workwear from brands like Carhartt or premium labels like Salter House (where comparable shorts run $220 USD) — is delivered here at 49.95 CAD, bringing a material usually associated with durability and utility into a fashion-short price bracket.
The unsewn folded hem and styling options
- Leaving the hem unsewn lets the wearer fold the cuff up to an 8.5‑inch inseam that breaks above the knee or release it to the full 10.5‑inch cut for more coverage, effectively trading between a sharper, more tailored look and a relaxed, casual silhouette without a trip to the tailor.
- The 2‑inch fabric fold doubles the mid‑weight cotton duck at the hem, adding enough gravity to pull the leg into a straight, clean drape and resist the shorts riding up when sitting — a structural advantage that comes from the fabric alone, no sewing required.
How the relaxed regular fit actually wears
- The unsewn folded hem delivers two distinct inseams from a single pair: 8.5 inches when cuffed and 10.5 inches uncuffed, a 1.5-inch differential that allows the wearer to fine-tune coverage — taller builds often uncuff to keep the hem nearer the top of the knee, while average builds can cuff for a more modern, leg-lengthening look.
- The 8.5-inch cuffed inseam falls squarely within the Bermuda shorts range (8–10 inches, per Lee's men's shorts classification), which traditionally stops just above the knee — this shorter length prevents the relaxed cut from reading as baggy or oversized, creating a proportion that feels contemporary rather than 1990s dad-short.
- In men's casual bottoms, a relaxed fit typically adds about an inch of ease through the seat and thigh compared to a straight regular cut — canonical relaxed-fit specs for a 32-inch waist call for a thigh measurement around 22–23 inches and a leg opening of roughly 18–19 inches — which means this short is built for wearers who prioritize freedom of movement over a slim, body-following silhouette.
Organic cotton duck fabric and daily wear
- Repeated wear and washing will gradually break in the organic cotton duck further, causing the fabric to soften and develop unique fade marks at flex points such as the thighs and seat — much like a pair of raw denim jeans — so the shorts acquire a one-of-a-kind, lived-in character that synthetic shorts never achieve.
- A garment-washing process gives the shorts a ‘washed look’ right off the shelf, which pre-softens the rigid duck canvas and eliminates the week-long break-in that raw, untreated cotton duck typically requires — the fabric arrives supple with a vintage hand and minimal initial stiffness.
- The fabric is 100% organic cotton duck, which means the cotton was cultivated without synthetic pesticides or genetic modification — a credential that supports both environmental sustainability and the inherently long service life of a heavy-duty cotton canvas short.
- Unlike synthetic-heavy summer fabrics that can trap heat, unblended 100% organic cotton duck breathes naturally, allowing body heat and moisture to escape — a property underscored by its use in warm-weather outdoor shorts from brands like Columbia, who tout breathability as a key benefit of their 100% cotton canvas-duck shorts.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a pair of black cuffed shorts worn by a model; visible features include a folded cuff hem, front pockets, a front fly seam, and tonal topstitching on a matte woven fabric.
- Silhouette and lengthStraight-leg shorts with a cuffed hem that sits above the knee on the model; front-facing orientation.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.45 · w 0.32 · h 0.36 (high) - Hem detailVisible single folded cuff (turned hem) at each leg opening; cuff shows same fabric folded outward creating a narrow band.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.73 · w 0.27 · h 0.06 (high) - Pocket constructionTwo front hand pockets with visible pocket openings and a subtle curved pocket edge at the hips.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.52 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high) - Front seam and flyCentral front seam and fly area visible with tonal stitching; the seam is vertically centered on the front panel.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.54 · w 0.08 · h 0.20 (high) - Fabric appearanceMatte, mid-weight woven fabric with an even, solid surface and no visible pattern or texture variations.
Other
Studio product shot on a plain light background with a standing model; three-quarter facing pose, even diffuse lighting, and minimal shadows.
- Model and poseMale model standing full-length, slightly turned with weight on one leg; hands relaxed by sides and head turned slightly to the right.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.02 · w 0.64 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light neutral background with soft, even studio lighting and faint shadow under the model's feet.
- Additional visible garments and accessoriesModel is also wearing a two-tone short-sleeve shirt, white crew socks, and black slip-on shoes; these items are visible but not described as product attributes.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.02 · w 0.60 · h 0.44 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.78 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution image with clear focus and natural color rendering; no visible compression artifacts.
Colors
black· shorts#0E0D0D- Silhouette and lengthStraight-leg shorts with a cuffed hem that sits above the knee on the model; front-facing orientation.
- 02

Product
Front view of a pair of black cuffed shorts worn by a model; visible cuffed hem, five-pocket styling with front pockets, waistband with belt loops and a single metal button at center front.
- SilhouetteStraight-cut knee-length shorts with a folded cuffed hem visible on both legs.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.18 · w 0.66 · h 0.36 (high) - Fabric color and finishUniform solid very dark black fabric with a matte finish and smooth surface.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.32 (high) - Waistband and closureWaistband with visible belt loops and a centered front metal button above a stitched fly.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.10 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high) - Front pocketsTwo curved front pockets with visible topstitching and a small coin pocket inset on the right front pocket.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.26 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.18 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high) - Cuffed hem detailSingle wide folded cuff on each leg with a visible edge and stitched seam along the fold.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.36 · w 0.58 · h 0.08 (high) - Center front stitchingVertical stitched seam runs down center front from waistband through the fly area.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.12 · w 0.08 · h 0.28 (high) - Button appearanceRound metallic button at center front with a slightly reflective surface.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.11 · w 0.04 · h 0.03 (high)
Other
Model wearing the shorts, plain white background, studio lighting, visible footwear and lower torso.
- Model presenceMale model shown from mid-torso to feet wearing the shorts; hands rest by sides.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.00 · w 0.76 · h 1.00 (high) - Footwear and socksModel wears white ribbed crew socks and black leather tassel loafers; shoes are visible below the shorts.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.72 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.72 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Background and lightingEven plain light gray to white studio background with soft, diffuse lighting and minimal shadows.
- Image crop and compositionCentered frontal crop showing the shorts and model legs; upper torso cropped above the waistband and feet included.
Colors
black· shorts fabric#0E0C0Emetallic gray· front button- SilhouetteStraight-cut knee-length shorts with a folded cuffed hem visible on both legs.
- 03

Product
Rear view of black cuffed knee-length shorts worn by a model, showing back pockets, waistband with belt loops, center back seam, and rolled cuffs.
- SilhouetteStraight-cut shorts with a relaxed leg that end above the knee and a single visible cuff roll on each leg hem.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.29 · w 0.64 · h 0.33 (high) - Back pocketsTwo patch-style back pockets with visible topstitching and angled lower corners, symmetrically placed on the left and right seat.
2 regions
x 0.27 · y 0.19 · w 0.19 · h 0.19 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.19 · w 0.19 · h 0.19 (high) - Waistband and belt loopsStraight waistband with visible belt loops; top edge of waistband sits slightly higher at the center back with a subtle back yoke seam.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.12 · w 0.52 · h 0.10 (high) - Center back seamVertical center back seam running from the waistband down toward the crotch area, visible through fabric stitching.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.15 · w 0.06 · h 0.20 (high) - Cuff constructionTurned-up cuff approximately uniform thickness across both legs, with the cuff edge visible and stitched to hold the roll.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.46 · w 0.26 · h 0.07 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.46 · w 0.26 · h 0.07 (high) - Fabric appearanceOpaque woven fabric with a matte finish and uniform color; faint stitch lines visible around pockets and seams.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high) - Partial occlusionUpper rear waistband is partially covered by a tucked white top, and the front of the shorts is not visible in this rear view.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.05 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio rear-shot composition with a model standing on a flat light backdrop; legs, socks, and shoes visible below the shorts; soft even lighting with minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionFull rear-body crop showing model from lower torso to shoes, centered framing on the shorts.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium) - BackgroundNeutral light gray to off-white seamless background with a visible floor line across the lower third of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.62 · w 1.00 · h 0.38 (high) - Model legs and footwearLower legs of the model visible below the shorts, wearing white mid-calf socks and black shiny loafers; these items are props in the shot and not described as the product.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.55 · w 0.56 · h 0.40 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting that produces minimal hard shadows and even exposure across the garment.
Colors
deep black· shorts fabric#0E0D0D- SilhouetteStraight-cut shorts with a relaxed leg that end above the knee and a single visible cuff roll on each leg hem.
Documents & Data
Q&A
1 answered- What are the recommended care instructions for this short (machine wash, tumble dry, etc.)?
- We recommend machine washing these shorts in cold water inside out and tumble drying on low heat to preserve the organic cotton duck fabric and washed look. As with most 100% cotton garments, avoid bleach and high heat to prevent shrinking.