Oas
Ripstop Cargo Swim Short
CA$99.95CA$175.00-43%
In Stock
This is a Ripstop Cargo Swim Short from the Swedish OAS collection, designed for swimming and casual wear. It features a check-textured, quick-dry ripstop fabric with a built-in mesh lining, semi-elastic waistband with button fly, and multiple pockets including slant, zipped, and cargo patch pockets. The inseam measures 7.5 inches (18 cm). User reviews indicate mixed feedback on quality relative to price, with some noting it compares to lower-priced alternatives.
- Gender
- male
- Style
- cargo, casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Color
Ivory/Cream Beige
Size
SMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
Quick-dry ripstop swim shorts with cargo pockets and mesh lining.
Check textured fabric, built-in mesh lining, semi-elastic waist with button fly, multiple pockets.
- Material
- 100% polyester
- Style
- cargo, casual
- Occasion
- beach-day, vacation
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Additional Attributes
- Check textured ripstop fabric
- Quick-dry fabric
- Built-in mesh lining
- Semi-elastic waist
- Button fly closure
- Slant pockets
- Zipped pocket
- Patch pockets
- 7.5 inch inseam
- Cargo style
Product Insights
The OAS Ripstop Cargo Swim Short is a 175 CAD, in-stock poly-blend swim short that uses soft, drapable ripstop for a clean silhouette even when damp, with crosshatch tear resistance and chemical-resistant polyester. It's designed for beach-to-bar versatility: a 7.5-inch inseam, semi-elastic waistband, and slim pockets create a leg-lengthening fit, while a zippered side pocket secures small valuables. True to size, but cargo pockets with metal snaps invert in water, and despite the brand's Swedish-Barcelona origin claiming quality comparable to Abercrombie & American Apparel at 2–4x the price, returns cost $18–$25 and customer support is unresponsive.
Verified claims
- Soft hand
- Soft, drapable ripstop fabric provides a clean silhouette even when damp.
- Durability
- Durable ripstop: crosshatch stops tears, polyester resists chemicals, and same-material lining prevents bagging.
- Beach-to-bar
- Moves easily from beach to bar without a wardrobe change.
- Sizing
- True to size; order your regular waist size.
- Waistband
- Semi-elastic waistband stretches ~1 inch to avoid drawstring and handle loaded pockets.
- Silhouette
- 7.5-inch inseam and slim pockets produce a leg-lengthening beach-to-bar fit.
- Cargo pockets
- Secure metal snaps and flat profile on dry land; pockets invert in water.
- Zippered side pocket
- Zippered side pocket secures small valuables during movement or swim.
- Brand story
- OAS brand: Swedish-Barcelona origin, blending Scandinavian calm with Mediterranean warmth.
- Material
- 100% polyester ripstop: soft, quick-drying, chlorine-resistant, and tear-resistant.
- Construction
- Precision-tailored: 7.5 inseam, semi-elastic waist, button fly, zippered pocket.
- Care
- Rinse after each wear, wash cold, avoid bleach and direct sun.
- Value
- Quality similar to Abercrombie and American Apparel at 2–4x the price.
- Customer service
- Returns cost $18–$25 and customer support is unresponsive.
- Return policy
- $18–$25 return fee, unresponsive customer support.
- Pocket storage
- Zippered side pocket secures valuables for beach-to-bar outings.
Product record
- Title
- Ripstop Cargo Swim Short
- Brand
- Oas
- Price
- 175 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Care guidelines for polyester ripstop swimwear
- The ripstop weave's raised reinforcement threads stop small snags from becoming tears, but they also catch on rough pool decks and abrasive sand; the care label's explicit warning against rough surfaces directly defends the structural integrity of the ripstop grid.
- Polyester's inherent quick-dry performance comes from its extremely low moisture absorption; bleach weakens the fibers and fabric softeners deposit a waxy residue that traps moisture, so following the label's bleach-free instruction and skipping softener keeps the ripstop hydrophobic and fresh-smelling.
- The care tag's cold-water gentle cycle isn't only about color retention; swimwear manufacturers note that hot water and aggressive washing are primary causes of premature bagginess and rough hand-feel, so sticking to cold preserves the ripstop's structure and the semi-elastic waistband.
- Even though polyester resists chlorine better than nylon, leaving pool chemicals or salt to dry on the fibers still degrades the fabric and fades the ivory color; the care label's freshwater rinse after each use directly removes those agents, which is why textile testing shows that without rinsing, swimwear fabrics can lose up to 65% of their strength after just 300 hours of chlorinated water and sun exposure.
- UV radiation continues to weaken polyester fibers and bleach out color long after the shorts are off the body; drying in shade as instructed prevents that photon-driven breakdown, so the oat hue stays consistent and the fabric doesn't turn brittle.
How ripstop fabric performs in swim shorts
- OAS cuts these shorts from a soft ripstop — a deliberate departure from the wiry, rustling ripstop of outdoor bags — so the fabric drapes with a relaxed, broken-in look that reads as refined casual rather than hardcore utility, even with the cargo pocket detailing.
- Polyester's low moisture absorption and the thin, open weave of ripstop allow the shorts to shed water quickly — within minutes of leaving the water the fabric is dry to the touch, reducing the clammy, heavy feel that can cause chafing during the walk back to the car or towel.
- The shell and mesh lining are both 100% polyester — a unified construction that eliminates differential shrinkage or drying rates between layers, so the inner brief won't ever bag out or stay wet longer than the outer fabric.
- Founded in Barcelona and built around vacation style, OAS brings a European resort sensibility to the cargo swim short — the ripstop is chosen not for backpacking but to maintain a crisp, tailored silhouette that holds up even when damp, a reflection of the brand's emphasis on looking polished from beach to chiringuito.
- The ripstop construction weaves thicker polyester threads into a crosshatch pattern that arrests tear propagation — a boat cleat snag or poolside scrape stays a minor puncture rather than splitting open into a longer rip, which is especially valuable for cargo shorts worn in active, abrasive environments.
- Polyester is inherently resistant to chlorine and salt decay — unlike nylon blends that weaken and fade after a summer of pool sessions, these ripstop shorts will keep their color and structural integrity through seasons of regular use in treated water and ocean surf.
OAS brand design and style identity
- OAS was founded in 2010 by Oliver Adam Sebastian, whose initials form the brand name; born during his trips to Barcelona to escape Swedish winters, it started by supplying espadrilles unobtainable in Scandinavia at the time — a vacation-first origin that means every subsequent piece, including this cargo swim short, is an extension of the brand’s mission to make resort dressing an everyday possibility.
- Retailer styling notes explicitly frame the short as moving 'easily from beach to bar', achieved through soft ripstop fabric, a longer leg, flat front, and cargo pockets with metal snaps — a design brief that elevates it from a pure performance trunk into a social-layer piece that looks intentional with a linen shirt after a swim.
- The brand’s stated intention is to design garments that 'last a lifetime' and are 'timeless for the creative soul and beyond trends' — for a cargo swim short, that means the silhouette is meant to outlive the summer it’s bought in, resisting the fast-fashion churn that plagues seasonal swimwear.
- Head of Design Ellen describes OAS’s aesthetic as 'Scandinavian calm infused with Mediterranean warmth', a duality that directly shapes this short: the clean, unfussy tailoring reads as Scandinavian, while the soft ripstop hand and utilitarian cargo pockets — meant for a day moving between beach and bar — bring the Mediterranean ease.
- Ellen emphasizes that when silhouettes are minimal, 'everything comes down to precision – length, width, and balance', and that this season’s small proportion updates keep pieces relevant; the Cargo Swim Short’s 7.5-inch inseam and considered cargo pocket placement are the practical outcome of that obsessive refinement, not afterthoughts.
Fit profile and sizing reliability
- The Ripstop Cargo Swim Short is consistently described as fitting true to size across retailers; on a 6'1" model a medium hits at the intended upper-thigh break without tightness, so you can order your regular waist size without any need to size up or down.
- At 7.5 inches, the inseam extends about 2 inches past the common 5.5-inch swim trunk — on the 6'1" model this leaves a just-above-the-knee break that reads as a leg-lengthening utility cut rather than a sporty sliver, making the shorts beach-to-bar ready.
- Unlike side-seam cargo pockets that can pull the leg outward, the flat front construction with subtle metal snaps keeps the pockets slim against the thigh — so the shorts maintain a straight, uncluttered line even when the pockets are lightly loaded.
- The semi-elastic back and flat front with button fly split the difference between a no-fuss elastic short and a tailored trouser — the elastic gives about an inch of stretch without the need for a drawstring, while the button closure keeps the front clean and polished for wearing tucked or untucked.
Cargo pocket functionality and design
- The cargo pockets secure with subtle metal snaps rather than the scratchy hook-and-loop typical of cheap boardshorts, delivering a clean, premium feel and reliable long-term durability across dozens of beach days — a freshwater rinse after salt or chlorine use preserves the finish.
- The semi-elastic back waistband stretches to accommodate a bulging cargo pocket without cinching tight, so the shorts stay securely up even when you’re carrying a phone, keys, and wallet — a functional advantage over board shorts with flat, non-stretch waists that can dig in or slide under load.
- A zippered side pocket stands out among the standard slant and patch openings, providing a secure, closeable compartment for a room key or credit card — a design detail missing from most boardshorts, which rely on shallow or unsealed pockets that can lose contents during active beachside movement or a swim.
- The beach-to-bar marketing signal is honest: quick-dry ripstop means the pockets shed water fast and won't turn the shorts into heavy, sagging trunks after a dip, but as with all unsealed swim pockets, the slant and patch styles will flap and invert during sustained swimming — treat them as dry-land storage for a phone and wallet on the way to the café, not as waterproof underwater cargo holds.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Right-side view of a tan ripstop cargo swim short on a model showing elastic waist, front fly with zipper, a vertical zip pocket, slanted front pocket, and a flap cargo pocket with a round metal snap; ripstop grid texture is visible.
- WaistbandElasticized waistband visible across the top of the image with a stitched waistband band and a slightly gathered finish at the back-left of the waistband.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.56 · h 0.12 (high) - Front fly zipperVertical front fly with a metal zipper and visible metal slider on the right-front panel.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.18 · w 0.16 · h 0.30 (high) - Vertical zip pocketNarrow vertical zip pocket on the right front hip with a black zipper and a rounded black zipper pull tab.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.30 (high) - Slanted front pocket openingDiagonal slanted front pocket opening outlined by topstitching located below the waistband and angled toward the side seam.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.24 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (high) - Cargo flap pocketRectangular cargo pocket with a single rectangular flap and one large round metallic snap button centered on the flap.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.56 · w 0.44 · h 0.28 (high) - Ripstop textureSubtle grid ripstop weave visible across the fabric surface as small repeated squares.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.22 · w 0.50 · h 0.62 (medium) - Side hem and ventBottom hem is straight with a small side slit/vent at the outer thigh seam.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.76 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - Stitching detailVisible topstitching around pockets, waistband and hem in a slightly lighter thread than the fabric.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.82 · h 0.82 (high)
Other
Studio-style crop showing the model from waist to mid-thigh against a neutral light background; soft even lighting with subtle shadowing and the model's left hand resting near the cargo pocket.
- Shot compositionClose-cropped three-quarter right-side view of a model from just below the chest to mid-thigh focusing on the shorts' right side.
- BackgroundEven light neutral background with no visible props or packaging.
- Model handModel's left hand is visible resting alongside the cargo pocket with fingers relaxed and touching the flap.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.52 · w 0.20 · h 0.36 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft studio lighting from the front-left producing gentle shadows on the inner thigh and pocket folds.
Colors
tan khaki· fabric body#BC9A75matte black· zipper and pull#422613matte silver· cargo snap button- WaistbandElasticized waistband visible across the top of the image with a stitched waistband band and a slightly gathered finish at the back-left of the waistband.
- 02
Product
Knee-length tan ripstop swim shorts with a flat waistband and visible front seam details, slanted front pockets and button-flap cargo pockets on each thigh; metal snap closure at center front.
- Overall silhouetteMid-thigh length straight-leg shorts with a relaxed, slightly loose fit on the upper legs.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.44 · w 0.76 · h 0.52 (high) - Fabric textureSmooth woven ripstop fabric showing a subtle square grid texture and a matte finish.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.50 · w 0.60 · h 0.35 (medium) - Waistband and closureFlat waistband with a centered metal snap button closure visible at the front; stitched waistband seam above the snap.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.44 · w 0.20 · h 0.06 (high) - Front pocketsAngled slanted hand pockets at left and right front with visible pocket openings where model's hands are inserted.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.52 · w 0.22 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.52 · w 0.20 · h 0.30 (high) - Cargo pocketsRectangular flap cargo pockets on both thighs with a visible metal snap on each flap and topstitching around the flap edges.
2 regions
x 0.09 · y 0.68 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.68 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Center front seam and fly stylingVisible central stitched seam running down the front with a stitched fly panel; stitching is tonal and matches the fabric color.
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.50 · w 0.18 · h 0.30 (high) - Hem and stitchingStraight stitched hem at leg openings with visible single-line topstitching around hems and pocket flaps.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.86 · w 0.72 · h 0.10 (high) - Metal hardwareSmall round silver-toned metal snaps on the center waistband and on each cargo flap.
3 regions
x 0.48 · y 0.45 · w 0.04 · h 0.03 (high); x 0.73 · y 0.72 · w 0.05 · h 0.04 (high); x 0.11 · y 0.72 · w 0.05 · h 0.04 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a shirtless male model from neck to mid-thigh against a plain light background; even studio lighting with soft shadows at the model's right side.
- Model and poseShirtless male model standing straight with hands in the shorts pockets and head turned slightly to his left.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.88 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light gray to white seamless background with soft, even studio lighting and a faint shadow to the model's right.
- Image crop and framingFramed from just below the chin to mid-thigh, centering the shorts and upper legs in the lower half of the image.
Colors
tan· main fabric#BC9A75silver· metal snaps#C3C3C3- Overall silhouetteMid-thigh length straight-leg shorts with a relaxed, slightly loose fit on the upper legs.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a male model wearing tan ripstop cargo swim shorts with an elastic waistband, a single patch back pocket, and a flap cargo pocket on the right thigh; visible ripstop weave texture and straight hem.
- View and fitRear-facing view showing the shorts from waist to mid-thigh on a model; shorts sit at the natural waist with a relaxed straight-leg fit.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.45 · w 0.70 · h 0.45 (high) - WaistbandElastic gathered waistband running full circumference, visible gathered stitching at the rear.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.48 · w 0.64 · h 0.08 (high) - Back pocketSingle square patch pocket on the right rear with visible topstitching around the perimeter.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.56 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Cargo pocketFlap cargo pocket on the right thigh secured by a single visible snap or button at the flap corner, with topstitching and a rectangular flap shape.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.68 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Seams and topstitchingVisible center-back seam and multiple topstitched seam lines around pockets and along the seat.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.56 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (medium) - Fabric textureSubtle ripstop weave texture visible on shorts fabric, appearing as a faint grid in the material.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.50 · w 0.60 · h 0.35 (medium) - HemStraight stitched hem at the leg openings with a clean finish.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.82 · w 0.64 · h 0.09 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model against a plain light gray to white background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows; image cropped to show torso and upper legs.
- Background and stagingPlain light neutral background with even studio lighting and soft shadow under the model, no props visible.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model presence and cropMale model shown from the back, cropped above the neck and at mid-thigh; right arm visible alongside body with hand near the cargo pocket.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.00 · w 0.55 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffuse lighting with minimal specular highlights and a faint shadow toward the lower-left of the model.
- Image qualitySharp, high-resolution image with clear detail on fabric and stitching.
Colors
tan· main fabric#BC9A75- View and fitRear-facing view showing the shorts from waist to mid-thigh on a model; shorts sit at the natural waist with a relaxed straight-leg fit.
Documents & Data
Q&A
4 answered- Are the zippers on the pockets metal or plastic? Do they resist rusting in saltwater?
- The zipper material is not specified. In swimwear, plastic zippers are typically used to resist rust in saltwater, but we cannot confirm for this model.
- How quickly does the ripstop fabric dry compared to standard polyester swim shorts?
- The ripstop fabric is listed as quick-dry, but no drying time comparison to standard polyester is provided. Ripstop polyester generally dries quickly due to its thin weave, but we can't quantify the difference.
- What is the quality of OAS swim shorts?
- Quality is disappointing for the price, with many users reporting issues with stitching and materials, comparing it to much cheaper brands.
- How is OAS's return policy and customer service?
- Returns and exchanges are costly ($18-$25) and time-consuming, with poor customer support.
Reddit Insights
1 threads · r/ThrowingFitsRedditors find OAS swim shorts to be overpriced with disappointing quality and frustrating customer service.
negative sentiment70% match
Multiple users report poor quality relative to high price, compare unfavorably to cheaper brands, and complain about difficult returns and customer service.
Themes
Quality vs Pricenegative
Customer Service and Returnsnegative
Design Aestheticmixed
Use Cases
- Vacation and casual beach/pool wear
Watch Out For
highQuality does not match the high price point; comparable to much cheaper brands.
mediumReturn process is difficult and incurs extra fees ($18-$25 for returns/exchanges).
highCustomer service is unresponsive and unhelpful.
Compared To
vs Abercrombie
Quality is slightly better than Abercrombie but still not worth the high price.
vs American Apparel
Similar quality to American Apparel but at 2-4 times the price.
Source Threads
Quality of OAS swim shorts is poor for the price
the quality is downright bad for the price point. I would say of the swim shorts and towel that I purchased that it's slightly better than Abercrombie. I ended up returning both.
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