• Teal The Responsible Swim Short (In-use): Teal patterned swim shorts with white surfboard print and yellow drawstring
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  • Teal The Responsible Swim Short (Angle): Teal patterned shorts with white surfboard print, back angle view on model
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  • Teal The Responsible Swim Short (In-use): Model wearing teal patterned shorts with mint tank and colorful sandals
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  • Teal The Responsible Swim Short (Flat-lay): Teal swim shorts with white surfboard print and peach drawstring tie
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  • Stone Blue The Responsible Swim Short (In-use): Woman in dusty blue drawstring shorts holds surfboard on beach
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  • Stone Blue The Responsible Swim Short (In-use): Woman holds surfboard on beach wearing blue drawstring shorts
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  • Stone Blue The Responsible Swim Short (In-use): Blue-gray drawstring shorts with smocked waistband, worn with mint crop top
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  • Stone Blue The Responsible Swim Short (Back): Back view of dusty blue shorts with elastic waistband and back pocket
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  • Stone Blue The Responsible Swim Short (Side): Steel blue elastic-waist shorts with side pocket and curved hem
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  • Stone Blue The Responsible Swim Short (Flat-lay): Slate blue drawstring shorts with white cord, yellow tips, side pockets
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  • Stone Blue The Responsible Swim Short (Detail): Steel blue shorts with mint drawstring, yellow aglets, and side pocket
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  • Midnight The Responsible Swim Short (Front): Dark blue floral-print shorts with drawstring waist, side pockets, worn by model
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  • Midnight The Responsible Swim Short (Angle): Dark blue floral print shorts, back angle, elastic waist, zip pocket
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  • Midnight The Responsible Swim Short (Back): Dark floral-print shorts, elastic waist, back pocket, worn by model
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  • Midnight The Responsible Swim Short (Flat-lay): Dark blue floral shorts with pink teal motifs, white drawstring, side pockets
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  • Midnight The Responsible Swim Short (Detail): Close-up of back pocket with mint zip pull on dark floral print shorts
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  • Cypress The Responsible Swim Short (Front): Olive green drawstring shorts with elastic waistband and side pockets
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  • Cypress The Responsible Swim Short (Back): Back view of olive green shorts with smocked waistband and zip pocket
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  • Cypress The Responsible Swim Short (Side): Olive green shorts with smocked elastic waistband, drawstring, and side pocket
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  • Cypress The Responsible Swim Short (In-use): Woman wearing olive green drawstring shorts with pink crop tank and sandals
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  • Cypress The Responsible Swim Short (Flat-lay): Olive green shorts with elastic waistband, cream drawstring, and side pockets
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  • Cypress The Responsible Swim Short (Detail): Olive green fabric with cream drawstring cord and pink aglets
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  • Orange Ochre The Responsible Swim Short (In-use): Orange drawstring shorts with smocked waistband and side pockets, paired with mint crop top
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  • Orange Ochre The Responsible Swim Short (Back): Orange elastic-waist shorts with back welt pocket, worn by model
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  • Orange Ochre The Responsible Swim Short (Side): Orange athletic shorts with elastic waistband, drawstring, and side pockets
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  • Orange Ochre The Responsible Swim Short (Flat-lay): Orange drawstring shorts with elastic waistband and two side pockets
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The Responsible Swim Short

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The swim-friendly short that keeps you comfortable and covered in times when bikini bottoms just won’t cut it and is versatile enough to wear during out-of-the-water activities, too. Made with a blend of organic and recycled materials that help to keep perfectly reusable waste out of landfills.

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Bianca C.
“I have a hard time with shorts, especially ones made out of tech fabrics. The...” Read more Read less
“I have a hard time with shorts, especially ones made out of tech fabrics. They're usually cut for people with no hips or bum and they're rarely high rise. These shorts were such a pleasant surprise! The rise is perfect- cinches right at the narrowest part of my waist. They fully fit my butt while not being too long. They are not frumpy at all and I love the colors. I will be getting more! Please make them in more neutral colors :).”

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The swim-friendly short that keeps you comfortable and covered in times when bikini bottoms just won’t cut it and is versatile enough to wear during out-of-the-water activities, too. Made with a blend of organic and recycled materials that help to keep perfectly reusable waste out of landfills.

  • 72% recycled polyester, 20% organic cotton, 8% spandex
  • GRS certified
  • Features: 3” inseam, mesh pockets
  • Machine wash cold, tumble dry low
  • To avoid microplastic shedding in the wash, we recommend using a Guppyfriend Washing Bag
  • Made responsibly in China

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Overall rating: 4.4117646 / 5 from 34 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Responsible Swim Short is a versatile swim-friendly short made with a blend of organic and recycled materials. Customers appreciate its comfortable fit, suitable length, and the convenience of its mesh pockets. The product is designed to be reusable and environmentally friendly, with a recommendation to use a Guppyfriend Washing Bag to avoid microplastic shedding.

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  • Color Appeal: 32%
  • Length Appropriateness: 19%
  • Fit Accuracy: 38%

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Review highlights

  • "Love the Fit and Colors" — Sarah T.
  • "Love the fit and the little drain holes sewn in to pockets - perf for eliminating sand" — Shannan K.
  • "Fits perfectly and can be work with any swim bikini top, and also as regular shorts." — Jimena S.

Reviews

Love these shorts!

"I recently got these shorts and could tell right away how well they are made. The style and quality is superior to many other brands I've tried, even name brands. So glad I ordered these."

— Liz R. (5/5)

Love the Fit and Colors

"These shorts are great! I love the patterns and the material is comfortable and dries fast. The only drawback is that the elastic in the waistband is a little tight, but I imagine it will loosen a bit with time."

— Sarah T. (5/5)

Best Swim Shorts!

"Go-to swim shorts for all my summer activities on the river and on my kayak. Super comfortable on my 3 hour tube float, too! Love love love the green color"

— Olivia A. (5/5)

They need a drawstring. Otherwise

"They need a drawstring. Otherwise you can barely pull them on, but then they feel too big once they’re on."

— Melissa C. (3/5)

Updated fit

"Compared to the previous iteration of these shorts, these are -softer and stretchier -higher rise -a more fitted shape My only complaint with these updates is that the waist is quite fitted, which forces the semi-structured high rise waist to land at a specific spot. I was considering sizing down to XS because the previous years’ shorts were rather loose all over. I’m glad I didn’t as small is now the correct fit. I would still prefer more give in the waist but would not size up as I have plenty of room in the hips/legs - and I usually have the opposite problem with hip/waist ratio in bottoms as I have an athletic build."

— Emily (4/5)

Comfortable and stylish

"Fits perfectly and love the pattern. Great shirts for all summer activities."

— Paul V. (5/5)

❤️❤️

"Love these - got them for paddle boarding and they are perfect. Comfortable and dry fast"

— Jovie S. (5/5)

My new fav!

"For a while now I’ve been looking for a pair of shorts with pockets that I can hike in, wear to the beach, and on walks with my pup. I think I’ve finally found my new favorite pair! Love the pockets and cute contrasting drawstring waist cord. I’m usually a size 4, 130 pounds and I purchased a small and they are perfect. Looks cute with the Ecoknit cropped tank."

— Lauren B. (5/5)

great quality

"The fabric is sturdy and the shorts are super cute! I've had my eye on these for a while and I'm so glad I bought them."

— jb P. (5/5)

Colorful

"Nice, soft material. Fits a little baggy but I think that's just the style. Could have sized down from my usual."

— Jessie M. (5/5)

Q&A

Do these swim shorts have a liner?
Hi Tina! These swim shorts do not have a liner.
Is the fabric knit or woven? Also, what are the garment measurements for the medium and large?
Hi Sofie! The fabric of these shorts are woven. The garment measurements for the Medium are: Waist (relaxed) - 29", Waist (stretched) - 40", Seat - 43", Inseam - 3". The measurements for the Large are: Waist (relaxed) - 32", Waist (stretched) - 43", Seat - 46", Inseam - 3". Hope this helps!