Tallows Swim Short 22" | Late-90s racing stripes on a featherweight swim short

The Tallows is a panelled swim short with a distinct late-90s racing stripe running down each leg — black side panels split by a grey and white stripe against a deep pine green body. It's cut from a 120gsm recycled polyester poplin, so it's light, dries quickly and packs down to nothing. Unlike the fixed-waist surf shorts in the range, the Tallows runs an elastic waistband with an external drawcord: pull-on comfort for the beach, the boat and everything after. Contrast topstitching runs the seams and a single welt pocket sits at the back.

Key Technical Features

• 100% Recycled Polyester Poplin, 120gsm: Lightweight, quick-drying and low-bulk — built for in-and-out-of-the-water days rather than heavy surf.
• Elastic waistband with external drawcord: Pull-on fit that stays comfortable sitting down, with a drawcord to snug it up for a swim.
• 22" outseam: Below-the-knee length with a straight, relaxed cut.
• Contrast side panelling: Black panels with the grey and white racing stripe down each leg, contrast topstitch on every seam.
• Rear welt pocket: A single clean back pocket with topstitch detail, plus woven Afends labels at the waist and leg.

Why You'll Love It

This is the short for the bloke who wants something to swim in, walk to the shops in and wear to the pub after without an uncomfortable fixed waist — a swim short, not a heavy-surf boardshort. If you're paddling out in proper waves, the fixed-waist Forum, Scorpius or Motor will hold up better. Model wears a size M / 32 and is 182cm tall.

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