Simons
Monochrome Stripe Seersucker Swim Short
These men's swim trunks feature a quick-dry seersucker fabric made from a recycled polyester blend, with a built-in microfibre lining. They include a drawcord-adjustable elastic waistband, slit pockets, and a patch back pocket with snap flap closure. With a 4-inch inseam, they offer a short, relaxed fit for swimming or casual water activities.
- Color
- Monochrome Stripe
- Material
- Quick-dry seersucker fabric made from a recycled polyester blend
- Gender
- male
- Style
- casual, sporty
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Color
Size
Specifications
Exclusive quick-dry seersucker swim shorts in a monochrome stripe pattern with built-in lining and adjustable waist.
Quick-dry seersucker fabric, built-in microfibre lining, drawcord-adjustable elastic waist, slit pockets, patch back pocket, 4-inch inseam.
- Color
- Monochrome Stripe · black
- Material
- Quick-dry seersucker fabric made from a recycled polyester blend
- Style
- casual, sporty
- Occasion
- beach-day, vacation
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Additional Attributes
- Quick-dry seersucker fabric made from recycled polyester blend
- Built-in microfibre lining for comfort and support
- Drawcord-adjustable elastic waist for secure fit
- Slit pockets at sides
- Patch back pocket with drainage
- 4-inch inseam for a modern, shorter fit
- Monochrome stripe pattern
- Exclusive to Simons
- Seersucker texture for lightweight and breathability
- Recycled materials contribute to sustainability
Product Insights
Simons' Monochrome Stripe Seersucker Swim Short ($59) is a durable, sustainable swimwear option made from recycled polyester that resists chlorine and salt water, with a built-in microfibre brief-style liner (not boxer cut) and quick-dry seersucker fabric; its longevity requires rinsing after swimming and avoiding heat to prevent yellowing, while stain prevention involves letting sunscreen dry before wear and treatment with dish soap; the brand's vision program mandates 50% sustainable fiber since 2018, targeting 90% exclusive compliance by 2024.
Verified claims
- Vision program
- Requires 50% sustainable fiber since 2018; aims for 90% exclusive compliance by 2024.
- Product longevity
- Recycled polyester resists chlorine and salt water; proper care prevents yellowing.
- Stain removal
- Apply dish soap, let sit 15 min, rinse cold, air-dry; avoid heat until stain lifted.
- Stain prevention
- Let sunscreen dry on skin for 10 minutes before wearing to reduce staining.
- Liner style
- Built-in microfibre lining is a brief-style liner, not a boxer cut.
- Chlorine and salt resistance
- Polyester with quick-dry seersucker resists chlorine and salt water.
- Care for longevity
- Rinse after swimming and avoid heat to preserve the fabric and stripes.
Product record
- Title
- Monochrome Stripe Seersucker Swim Short
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 59 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Simons Vision program and recycled materials
- The Vision program is run by a dedicated director, Cécile Branco, who manages sustainable development and circular economy for the retailer—a structural signal that the initiative is an operational department rather than a periodic marketing campaign.
- Since 2018, Simons has required that its exclusive products use at least 50% sustainable fibers, and by 2022 the program had already delivered 80% organic cotton and 10% recycled cotton across its cotton-dominant exclusives—proof that the standard drives real material procurement shifts rather than serving as a loose aspiration.
- Simons projected that by the end of 2024, 90% of its exclusive collections would meet at least one Vision criterion, with a goal of 100% soon after—making the swim short’s compliance a nearly universal feature of the brand’s own products, not a limited-edition batch.
Durability and sunscreen care
- The single most critical care rule for these shorts is to keep them away from hot water and the dryer until any sunscreen residue is fully removed — heat permanently bakes the oil-based pigments into the polyester fibers, causing irreversible yellow discoloration and fabric damage.
- For sunscreen that has already transferred onto the shorts, a degreasing dish soap dwell of at least 15 minutes followed by cold rinsing and air drying effectively breaks down the water-resistant oils that bond to polyester, outperforming standard laundry detergent and avoiding the fabric damage and dark halos caused by chlorine bleach.
- When treating stains, a soft-bristled toothbrush or gentle finger agitation with the grain of the fabric prevents the polyester fibers from pilling instantly under shear stress, so the shorts retain their smooth, new look instead of developing a prematurely worn surface.
- Letting sunscreen dry on the skin for at least 10 minutes before putting on these shorts drastically reduces oily transfer onto the fabric, because the product’s water-resistant film won’t rub off onto the polyester once it’s fully set.
- The monochrome stripe can develop yellow-brown halos if exposed to chlorine bleach or hot water with sunscreen residue, because oxidized sunscreen compounds permanently discolor polyester fibers — using only mild detergent and cold water preserves the crisp stripe contrast season after season.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front view of a pair of men's short-length swim trunks on a model, showing elastic waistband with center drawstring, vertical narrow seersucker stripes, and straight hem above mid-thigh.
- Overall silhouetteShort-length swim trunks with a straight cut leg ending above mid-thigh; relaxed fit through the hips.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.56 · w 0.64 · h 0.36 (high) - WaistbandElasticized waistband with gathered fabric and a sewn channel visible around the waist.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.47 · w 0.44 · h 0.10 (high) - DrawstringCenter front drawstring made from the same color fabric, tied in a small bow with visible loose ends hanging down slightly over the front of the shorts.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.52 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high) - Surface texture and patternVertical narrow seersucker-style stripes consisting of alternating slightly raised and flat ribs that run from waistband to hem.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.56 · w 0.60 · h 0.34 (high) - Hem and side slitStraight hem with a small outer side slit visible at the leg seam on the right short leg (viewer left side of shorts).
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.79 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (medium) - Seam detailVertical side seam line visible near the right hip area of the shorts.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.60 · w 0.08 · h 0.26 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot showing a torso-up model wearing the shorts against a neutral light gray background with soft even lighting and faint shadow to the right; crop shows model from lower chest to mid-thigh.
- Model and poseMale model shown from lower chest to mid-thigh with left arm bent behind back and right arm relaxed at side.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.90 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light gray studio background with even soft lighting and a faint shadow cast to the right of the model.
- Image cropImage is cropped above the model's eyes and shows full shorts area; no packaging or props visible.
Colors
sky blue with white ribs· shorts main fabric#9CD3FC- Overall silhouetteShort-length swim trunks with a straight cut leg ending above mid-thigh; relaxed fit through the hips.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a pair of seersucker-style swim shorts worn by a model, showing elastic waistband, rear flap pocket with snap details, side pocket, vertical textured stripes, and a short inseam with small side slit.
- View and fitRear-facing view of swim shorts worn on a model, sitting at the natural waist with an elasticized waistband and a relaxed, short-length fit.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.48 · w 0.60 · h 0.45 (high) - WaistbandElasticized waistband with visible gathered fabric and evenly spaced stitching lines around the circumference.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.50 · w 0.50 · h 0.08 (high) - Rear flap pocketSingle rectangular rear patch pocket on the right seat (viewer center-left) with a horizontal flap closure; flap sits flat over pocket body.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.58 · w 0.26 · h 0.18 (high) - Pocket snap detailsTwo small round snap rivets or eyelets visible at the lower corners of the rear pocket body.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.72 · w 0.15 · h 0.10 (medium) - Side pocketVertical side seam pocket opening visible on the model's right side (viewer right) with a curved pocket edge and stitching.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.55 · w 0.18 · h 0.30 (high) - Fabric texture and patternSeersucker-like puckered texture with narrow vertical stripe pattern alternating lighter and slightly darker tones across the fabric.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.52 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high) - Hem and side slitStraight hem with a short vertical side slit at the outer leg seam visible on the right short leg (viewer right).
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.80 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (medium) - StitchingTopstitching visible around pocket edges, waistband, and hem in matching thread color.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.52 · w 0.44 · h 0.36 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model from the rear against a plain light gray background, evenly lit with soft shadows; image cropped at the model's shoulders and mid-thigh.
- Model and cropMale model shown from upper back to mid-thigh; image cropped near the top of the shoulders and just below the shorts hem.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.95 (high) - BackgroundPlain, even light gray background with a subtle shadow cast to the right of the model.
- LightingSoft, diffused studio lighting with minimal specular highlights on skin and fabric.
Colors
light sky blue· main fabric#94CBFBwhite· stripe detail- View and fitRear-facing view of swim shorts worn on a model, sitting at the natural waist with an elasticized waistband and a relaxed, short-length fit.
Documents & Data
Q&A
2 answered- How well does the recycled polyester seersucker fabric hold up to chlorine and salt water over time?
- Polyester is naturally resistant to chlorine and salt water, and the quick-dry seersucker fabric helps reduce water absorption, which further protects the material. The recycled polyester blend should hold up well over time with proper rinsing after use.
- Is the built-in microfibre lining brief-style or a longer boxer cut?
- The built-in microfibre lining is a brief-style liner, which is common for swim trunks of this type.