Djab
Woven Check Short
The Djab by Simons Woven Check Short is a men's mid-thigh-length short made from 100% organic cotton with a textured woven check pattern. It features an elastic waistband with drawcord, slant hand pockets, and a single back patch pocket, with an 8-inch inseam. Reviewers note it fits true to size and offers a comfortable, relaxed fit.
- Color
- Patterned Blue
- Material
- 100% organic cotton
- Gender
- male
- Style
- casual, streetwear
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shorts
Color
Size
Specifications
Men's woven check shorts made from 100% organic cotton with elastic waistband and drawcord.
Textured woven check fabric, elastic waistband with drawcord, trompe-l'oeil fly, slant pockets, back patch pocket
- Color
- Patterned Blue · blue
- Material
- 100% organic cotton
- Style
- casual, streetwear
- Occasion
- casual, everyday, vacation
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shorts
Additional Attributes
- Textured woven check fabric
- 100% organic cotton
- Non-stretch construction
- Elastic waistband with drawcord
- Trompe-l'oeil fly
- Slant hand pockets
- Single back patch pocket
- Mid-thigh length / 8-inch inseam
- Designed in Canada
- Machine washable
- Low-impact production (Vision program)
Product Insights
Lightweight organic cotton shorts with a relaxed fit and an elastic waist with drawcord. The trompe-l'oeil fly creates the illusion of a functional fly but is purely a printed detail—shorts are pull-on only. True to size for a comfortable, breathable summer wear, but requires hang drying to prevent permanent shrinkage and maintain the airy feel.
Summer Comfort & Breathability
- Fabric Weight
- Lightweight; barely-there feel on hot days.
- Breathability
- Organic cotton is breathable and airy; prevents muggy trapped heat.
- Summer Suitability
- Explicitly suitable for hot summer weather.
- Weave Texture
- Textured woven surface reduces skin contact, boosting airflow.
- Care Instructions
- Hang dry required; machine drying may compromise lightweight, breathable feel.
- Fit & Ventilation
- Relaxed, true-to-size fit drapes away from skin for better airflow.
Fit & Sizing Details
- Inseam
- 8" measured crotch to hem; waistband adds extra length for mid-thigh coverage.
- Sizing
- True to size; relaxed fit.
- Mobility
- Relaxed cut and elastic waist enable movement in non-stretch cotton.
- Drawcord
- Holds during regular wear; double-knot for active days; elastic waist backup.
- Care
- Hang dry to prevent shrinkage; machine drying may alter relaxed fit.
Trompe-l'oeil Fly: Illusion vs. Function
Tradeoff
- No real fly: clean look but no opening; pull-on only via elastic/drawcord.
Strength
- Looks like a real fly from afar; the printed illusion only becomes obvious up close.
How to Wash and Prevent Shrinkage
Can I machine wash and dry these shorts?
Machine wash cold; wring out excess water and hang dry—never tumble dry.
Can I use bleach on these shorts?
No bleach; use color-safe stain removers to protect the dye and pattern.
Will these shorts shrink?
Machine drying causes permanent shrinkage; hang dry to preserve relaxed fit and inseam length.
Does the waistband help if they shrink?
Elastic waistband with drawcord forgives minor changes; non-stretch cotton body does not, so prevent shrinkage.
Image Analysis
4 images- 01high
Person wearing a pink hoodie and navy shorts leaning against an open SUV tailgate on a sandy beach with a surfboard, green cooler, and patterned blanket in the vehicle.
pink hooded sweatshirtwhite crew neck t shirt layernavy check drawstring shortswhite drawstringwhite crew sockstan slip-on shoes with braided trimleft forearm tattoolight green surfboard with single fingreen metal cooler boxsouthwestern patterned blanketopen SUV tailgateblack vehicle interiorsand with tire tracksmale model standing, hands in pockets- 02high
Person wearing a pink cowl-neck hoodie, navy drawstring shorts, white socks and tan slip-on slippers leaning against the open tailgate of a pickup truck on a sandy beach. A white surfboard, green cooler, and a southwestern patterned blanket are in the truck bed.
pink cowl-neck hoodiekangaroo pocketwhite crew sockstan slip-on slippersnavy drawstring shorts with check patternwhite layered t-shirt hemsurfboard with finrear of pickup truck with open tailgategreen hard coolersouthwestern patterned blanketsand beach surfaceperson leaning against tailgateforearm tattoostruck interior dashboard visiblenatural outdoor lighting- 03high
Front view of a model wearing navy blue check plaid knee length shorts with a cream rope drawstring and a pale yellow T shirt; model has one hand in a side pocket and a silver chain bracelet is visible.
navy check plaid patterntextured woven fabricelastic waistbandcream rope drawstring with knotted endsside seam pocketknee length short silhouettepale yellow short sleeve T shirtmodel left hand in pocketmodel right hand visiblesilver chain bracelet- 04high
Rear on-figure studio shot of a person wearing navy blue checkered shorts, a yellow t shirt, and black flip flops against a white background.
navy blue checkered shortselastic waistbandsingle back pocketgrid check patternmatte woven fabricyellow t shirt hemmale model legsdark skin toneblack flip flopsstudio white backgroundrear on-figure shotfull-length from waist to feet
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Q&A
6 answered- What is the inseam length measured from the crotch seam, and does it include the waistband?
- The inseam is 8 inches, measured from the crotch seam to the hem, and does not include the waistband [1].
- Can these shorts be machine washed and dried, or do they require special care to prevent shrinkage?
- These shorts can be machine washed, but they should not be bleached or machine dried. To prevent shrinkage, wring out and hang to dry [1].
- How does the sizing compare to other Djab or Simons shorts—do they run true to size, large, or small?
- Based on the 5/5 rating from 4 reviews and general feedback on Djab shorts, they tend to run true to size for a relaxed fit. We recommend consulting the size chart for exact measurements.
- What is the fabric weight (e.g., lightweight, midweight) and is it suitable for hot summer weather?
- The fabric is a textured woven 100% organic cotton that is lightweight and breathable, making it suitable for hot summer weather. While no specific weight is listed, the material is described as non-stretch and airy.
- Is the drawcord adjustable and does it stay tied during regular activity?
- Yes, the drawcord is adjustable and should stay tied during regular activity, especially if double-knotted. The elastic waistband provides additional secure fit.
- Does the trompe-l'oeil fly create a realistic faux button closure, or is it clearly a fake?
- The trompe-l'oeil fly is designed to look like a realistic button closure, but it is strictly decorative (a printed illusion). When examined closely, it is clearly not a functional fly.