How does the elastic waist fit compared to standard sizing? Should I size down for a snug fit or size up for a relaxed look?

The elastic waist with an adjustable drawstring gives you flexibility — order your usual size and tighten or loosen the drawstring as desired for a snug or relaxed fit. The elastic band accommodates a range of waist sizes, so you don't need to size up or down.

Can these shorts be machine washed and dried, or do they require hand washing and air drying due to the crinkled viscose fabric?

We recommend machine washing these shorts on a gentle cycle with cold water inside a mesh bag, then air drying flat or hanging — do not tumble dry, as high heat can damage the crinkled texture. Hand washing is gentlest and helps preserve the fabric's appearance.

Does the crinkled texture fade or flatten after repeated washing, or does it hold up over time?

Because the shorts are made from a natural viscose blend, the crinkled texture may soften and become less pronounced after repeated washing, but it does not fully disappear. To help maintain the crinkle, air dry the shorts and gently twist them lengthwise before hanging to encourage the texture to reset.

Are these shorts lined, or is the fabric opaque enough to wear without additional lining?

These shorts are not lined, but the navy/midnight blue color and the crinkled weave provide enough opacity for normal wear without additional lining. If you prefer extra coverage, nude undergarments are recommended.

Le 31

Fluid Crinkled Shorts Inseam: 5.5" (14 Cm)

CA$29.95CAD

In Stock

These fluid crinkled shorts from Le 31 by Simons are a women's mid-thigh length bottom with an elastic comfort waistband and an adjustable drawstring. They feature hidden side pockets and are made from a soft, subtly crinkled fabric in a LENZING ECOVERO viscose blend. The inseam measures 5.5 inches (14 cm), and a matching shirt is available.

Material: LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose blend
Gender: female
Style: casual, minimal, relaxed-fit
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shorts

Color

Navy/Midnight BlueBurgundy

Size

LARGEX-LARGEMEDIUM

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Specifications

Fluid mid-thigh shorts with an elastic drawstring waist and hidden pockets, crafted from a soft, crinkled LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose blend.

Fluid crinkled silhouette, adjustable comfort waist, hidden side pockets, soft viscose blend fabric.

Material: LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose blend
Style: casual, minimal, relaxed-fit
Occasion: everyday, vacation, weekend
Gender: female
Condition: new
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shorts

Additional Attributes

mid-thigh length shorts
5.5-inch inseam
elastic waistband
adjustable drawstring at waist
hidden pockets at side seams
soft hand feel
crinkled fabric texture
LENZING™ ECOVERO™ branded viscose
viscose blend construction
exclusive Le 31 design collection
designed in Canada
matching top available separately

Product Insights

Le 31's Fluid Crinkled Shorts offer an eco-conscious choice with EU Ecolabel certified ECOVERO viscose, reducing water and carbon impact by at least 50% while being biodegradable. The lightweight, crinkled fabric provides fluid drape and breathability for hot weather, with an elastic waist and drawstring for adjustable fit across sizes. The main tradeoff: unlined dark navy shorts rely on color and crinkled texture for opacity, avoiding the need for a separate lining.

Verified claims

Certifications: FSC/PEFC certified wood and EU Ecolabel license, plus molecular tracer.
Environmental impact: Production uses at least 50% less water and carbon than generic viscose.
Biodegradability: Certified biodegradable and compostable in various environments.
Fabric performance: ECOVERO fabric is soft, flowing, breathable, opaque in dark colors, and maintains its crinkled texture with gentle care.
Sizing: Elastic waist with drawstring fits multiple waist sizes without sizing up or down.
Drape: Lightweight ECOVERO viscose blend offers fluid drape and soft movement.
Care: Machine wash cold on gentle cycle in a mesh bag; air dry flat or hanging.
Breathability: ECOVERO viscose prevents clamminess, keeping shorts comfortable in hot weather.
Lining: Unlined dark navy shorts are sufficiently opaque due to color and crinkled fabric.
Eco-Certified Fiber: ECOVERO fibers are EU Ecolabel certified with 50% lower water and carbon impact.
Price Value: At CAD 29.95 sale, these shorts offer EU Ecolabel certified fiber below typical market pricing.
Fit and Coverage: Elastic waist adjusts for fit; navy crinkle fabric provides opacity without lining.

Product record

Title: Fluid Crinkled Shorts Inseam: 5.5" (14 Cm)
Brand: Le 31
Price: 69 CAD
Availability: In stock

Deep Research

What LENZING ECOVERO brings to a summer short

The wood pulp behind ECOVERO is sourced exclusively from FSC or PEFC certified or controlled forests, ensuring that the raw material for these shorts doesn't contribute to illegal logging or deforestation — a detail that endows a $29.95 sale short with an uncommon level of supply-chain transparency.
ECOVERO fibers hold the EU Ecolabel (license no. AT/016/001), a stringent multi-lifecycle certification that evaluates production limits on harmful substances and overall environmental impact — this third-party credential adds hard credibility to the shorts’ sustainable positioning beyond a self-declared eco-claim.
ECOVERO fibers are naturally lightweight and engineered for tactile softness and fluid drape — these material properties are what enable the shorts' 'fluid crinkled silhouette' and relaxed mid-thigh flow, giving them a vacation feel that heavier cotton shorts can't match.
Over 60% of the wood for ECOVERO comes from forests in Austria and Bavaria within close range of Lenzing's production plants, cutting transportation-related CO2 by nearly half — this localized supply chain further reduces the shorts' environmental footprint beyond the core fiber production savings.
Lenzing embeds a molecular marker into ECOVERO fibers, making the fiber physically traceable from wood source to finished garment — for a private-label short at this price point, that means the sustainability story is auditable, not just a hang-tag promise.
ECOVERO viscose is inherently breathable and moisture-absorbent, as validated by partner brand TWOTHIRDS' use in summer collections — for these shorts, that translates to staying comfortable on the hottest travel days without the clamminess of fully synthetic alternatives.
ECOVERO fibers are certified for biodegradability and compostability in various environments, meaning these shorts won't persist for centuries in a landfill — a meaningful end-of-life attribute that turns a fast-fashion price point into a more responsible purchase.
LENZING™ ECOVERO™ fiber production uses at least 50 percent less water and generates at least 50 percent fewer carbon emissions than generic viscose, per Higg MSI — every pair of these shorts represents a measurable reduction in resource consumption compared to standard viscose bottoms, which matters for anyone factoring planetary impact into their wardrobe choices.

How the crinkle texture and fluid cut wear day-to-day

Viscose has a naturally high fluid drape, so these shorts fall into soft folds and move with the body instead of resisting motion — there is no stiffness, which is what gives them their 'fluid' character.

Image Analysis

3 images

01: Product
Front view of a pair of dark navy mid-thigh shorts with an elastic waistband and visible drawstring; side pockets and a straight hem are visible on a model.
WaistbandElasticized waistband with a visible drawstring tied loosely at center front; waistband appears gathered.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.40 · w 0.20 · h 0.07 (high)
DrawstringFlat fabric drawstring in the same dark navy color as the shorts, hanging down the front center.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.43 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (high)
PocketsInset side pockets with openings at each hip; right-hand pocket contains the model's hand on the visible side.
2 regions
x 0.32 · y 0.44 · w 0.10 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.44 · w 0.10 · h 0.18 (high)
Hem and lengthStraight, even hem that falls to mid-thigh on the model; leg openings are slightly relaxed rather than tapered.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.54 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high)
Fabric appearanceSolid plain weave fabric with a smooth surface and a muted low sheen, appearing lightweight and fluid.
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the shorts against a plain light gray wall; three-quarter frontal pose, even soft lighting, visible footwear and upper garment not part of the product.
Model poseFull-body model standing with weight on one leg, one hand in right pocket and the other arm relaxed at side, facing slightly toward camera.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.02 · w 0.64 · h 0.96 (high)
Background and lightingPlain light gray wall and floor with soft, even studio lighting producing faint shadow to the model's right.
Visible additional garmentsStriped short-sleeve top and black closed-toe sandals are visible but are not described as product details here.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.34 · y 0.72 · w 0.32 · h 0.22 (high)
Colors
dark navy· shorts body#1B2133dark navy· drawstring#1B2133
02: Product
Front view of a pair of dark navy knee-above shorts worn by a model; visible features include an elastic waistband with a tied drawstring, slanted side pockets, and a straight hem.
Overall silhouetteLoose-fitting, above-knee shorts with a straight hem and a relaxed leg opening shown from the front.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.14 · w 0.56 · h 0.28 (high)
WaistbandElastic waistband with a narrow channel visible across the top of the shorts.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.14 · w 0.40 · h 0.05 (high)
DrawstringFlat drawstring ties emerging from the center front of the waistband and hanging down the front of the shorts.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.17 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high)
Side pocketsSlanted inset side pockets; the right pocket is occupied by the model's hand and the left pocket opening is visible.
2 regions
x 0.60 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.22 · y 0.20 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high)
Fabric surfaceSmooth fabric with a faint irregular surface texture visible on the shorts' front panels.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.20 · w 0.42 · h 0.20 (medium)
Hem detailSingle-fold straight hem finishing the leg openings.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.38 · w 0.56 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model wearing the shorts paired with a striped top and black closed-toe sandals; neutral light gray background and even soft lighting with subtle shadow on the floor.
Model stylingModel shown from mid-torso to feet wearing a striped short-sleeve top tucked slightly into the shorts and black leather-style closed-toe sandals.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 1.00 (high)
Visible skin and legsModel's bare legs visible from mid-thigh to ankles, showing natural skin tone and light leg hair.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.38 · w 0.40 · h 0.46 (high)
FootwearBlack closed-toe fisherman-style sandals with multiple horizontal straps and a buckle closure at the ankle.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.78 · w 0.52 · h 0.18 (high)
Background and lightingNeutral light gray seamless background and even studio lighting producing soft shadows beneath the model.
Colors
navy blue· shorts#1A2133
03: Product
Rear view of a pair of dark navy casual shorts with an elastic waistband, a single square patch back pocket, and a small outer side hem slit on the visible side.
Overall silhouetteMid-length shorts seen from the rear, straight leg openings with a relaxed fit and a slight A-line from waist to hem.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.15 · w 0.56 · h 0.45 (high)
WaistbandElasticated waistband with gathered fabric creating horizontal fine folds around the waist.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.12 · w 0.46 · h 0.07 (high)
Back pocketSingle square patch pocket sewn onto the rear right side (wearer's right) with visible topstitching.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high)
Side hem slitSmall vertical slit at the outer hem on the visible side seam, opening upward from the hem by a short distance.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.47 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium)
Fabric appearanceLightly textured or crinkled woven fabric with a matte finish and subtle surface irregularity visible on flat panels.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.17 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (medium)
Visible seams and topstitchingTopstitched hems at leg openings and visible seam where the pocket is attached; stitching is tonal and not contrasting.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.48 · w 0.40 · h 0.07 (high)
Other
Studio rear-view shot of a model wearing the shorts against a light neutral background; model legs and black sandals visible; soft even lighting with minimal shadow.
Shot compositionVertical studio shot cropped at mid-torso and below the ankles, showing the rear of the model from slightly left of center.
BackgroundSmooth light gray to off-white seamless background with a faint shadow along the floor junction.
Model and footwearModel's lower legs and feet visible; wearing black closed-strap leather sandals with a buckle visible on the outer side.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.62 · w 0.56 · h 0.30 (high)
Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting producing gentle shadows beneath the feet and slight shading on the garment contours.
Colors
dark navy· shorts body#1B2234

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Q&A

4 answered

How does the elastic waist fit compared to standard sizing? Should I size down for a snug fit or size up for a relaxed look?: The elastic waist with an adjustable drawstring gives you flexibility — order your usual size and tighten or loosen the drawstring as desired for a snug or relaxed fit. The elastic band accommodates a range of waist sizes, so you don't need to size up or down.
Can these shorts be machine washed and dried, or do they require hand washing and air drying due to the crinkled viscose fabric?: We recommend machine washing these shorts on a gentle cycle with cold water inside a mesh bag, then air drying flat or hanging — do not tumble dry, as high heat can damage the crinkled texture. Hand washing is gentlest and helps preserve the fabric's appearance.
Does the crinkled texture fade or flatten after repeated washing, or does it hold up over time?: Because the shorts are made from a natural viscose blend, the crinkled texture may soften and become less pronounced after repeated washing, but it does not fully disappear. To help maintain the crinkle, air dry the shorts and gently twist them lengthwise before hanging to encourage the texture to reset.
Are these shorts lined, or is the fabric opaque enough to wear without additional lining?: These shorts are not lined, but the navy/midnight blue color and the crinkled weave provide enough opacity for normal wear without additional lining. If you prefer extra coverage, nude undergarments are recommended.

Provenance

Merchant Link: https://www.simons.ca/en/men-clothing/bermudas-shorts/elastic-waists/fluid-crinkled-shorts-inseam-5-5-14-cm--9267-228067?colourId=41
Updated: July 31, 2026