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The Swim Shorts v1.1 - Archive
100% recycled PET. Lightweight and fast-drying 130gsm fine twill with interior mesh, slanted side pockets and zip-pocket at back. Spun in Spain, woven, cut and sewn in Portugal.
Archived due to complete redesign in spring 2027: new design, fabric, fit and construction.
Size & Fit
Our swimshorts are available in sizes XS to XXL and fit true to size. An XS corresponds to a 28” waist, S to 30”, M to 32”, L to 34”, XL to 36”, and XXL to a 38” waist.Compare an item you own to our detailed measurement chart using our instructions below.
All measurements are garment measurements - take them on the garment lying out flat, not on the body. Please note actual garment measurements can vary +/- 1.5cm
Measurements XS S M L XL inseam 12 13 14 15 16 waist 32.5 35 37.5 40 42.5 hip 50 52.5 55 57.5 60 thigh 32.7 33.6 34.5 35.4 36.3 bottom 27.1 27.8 28.5 29.2 29.9 frontrise 29.2 29.7 30.2 30.7 31.2 backrise 40.6 41.4 42.2 43 43.8 
A: INSEAM Measure straight down the inside seam of the leg, from the crotch to the bottom of the leg.
B: WAIST Flatten the waistband fully and measure straight across the top edge.
C: HIP Measure from the lower edge of the pocket on one side, to the crotch, and back to the lower edge of the other pocket.
D: THIGH Flatten and measure straight across the leg, from just below the crotch to the outside seam of the leg.
E: BOTTOM LEG Measure straight across the bottom of the leg.
F: FRONT RISE Measure from the top of the waistline across the front closure and down the crotch.
Shipping & Returns
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Our swim shorts are cut from a fine twill made from 70% Seaqual and 30% recycled PET. Seaqual is a yarn made from ocean plastics and plastic waste collected by fishermen, non-profits, and volunteers around the French and Spanish coastlines.
- Release
2021
- Version
1.0
- Fiber composition
100% recycled polyester
- Fiber certification
GRS
- Fabric construction
2/1 Twill weave
- Fabric weight
130gsm
We trace all our garments, component by component, process by process, and document every supplier involved in creating our garments.
How it's made
Garment supplier
Pinha Mansa – Indústria de Vestuário Lda
Varzim, Portugal Est. 2002-01-01
Located just off the Atlantic shores of Varzim, a 20 minute drive from Porto, Pinha Mansa's modern facilities expand over 3000sqm. The company was founded in 2002 and is specialised in high-end trouser tailoring while priding themselves in caring for and developing their growing team of some 100 craftsmen and women.
Employees
92
Salary
760 Salary Unit
Employees Work Hours
8h
Tier
Manufacturing
Last Visit
2023-09-11

Portugal
2023-09-11
Packing
Conjuguêxito Confeção de Artigos de Vestuário Unipessoal LDA
Macieira da Maia, Portugal Est. 2012-01-01
Founded in 2012, the company was born from the experience accumulated by Carlos and his wife over the years in textile companies. Today, they are a team of 26 experienced professionals who share a commitment to offering products of excellence.
Employees
26
Salary
870 Salary Unit
Employees Work Hours
8h
Tier
Manufacturing

Portugal
-
Pressing
Conjuguêxito Confeção de Artigos de Vestuário Unipessoal LDA
Macieira da Maia, Portugal Est. 2012-01-01
Founded in 2012, the company was born from the experience accumulated by Carlos and his wife over the years in textile companies. Today, they are a team of 26 experienced professionals who share a commitment to offering products of excellence.
Employees
26
Salary
870 Salary Unit
Employees Work Hours
8h
Tier
Manufacturing

Portugal
-
Washing
Green Dye Intemporal Dyeing S.A.
Várzea, Portugal Est. 1994-01-01
Employees
143
Salary
1150 Salary Unit
Employees Work Hours
8h, 3 shifts
Tier
Manufacturing
Portugal
-
Sewing
Conjuguêxito Confeção de Artigos de Vestuário Unipessoal LDA
Macieira da Maia, Portugal Est. 2012-01-01
Founded in 2012, the company was born from the experience accumulated by Carlos and his wife over the years in textile companies. Today, they are a team of 26 experienced professionals who share a commitment to offering products of excellence.
Employees
26
Salary
870 Salary Unit
Employees Work Hours
8h
Tier
Manufacturing

Portugal
-
Cutting
Conjuguêxito Confeção de Artigos de Vestuário Unipessoal LDA
Macieira da Maia, Portugal Est. 2012-01-01
Founded in 2012, the company was born from the experience accumulated by Carlos and his wife over the years in textile companies. Today, they are a team of 26 experienced professionals who share a commitment to offering products of excellence.
Employees
26
Salary
870 Salary Unit
Employees Work Hours
8h
Tier
Manufacturing

Portugal
-
Finishing
Tinkave - Acabamentos Ponte de Serves Lda
Portugal
-
Piece dyeing
Tinkave - Acabamentos Ponte de Serves Lda
Portugal
-
Weaving
Lemar - Leandro Magalhães de Araújo Lda
Guimarães, Portugal Est. 1939-01-01
Lemar is a has 80 year old weaver specialised in swimwear fabrics. Today the third and fourth generations of the family work together in up keeping the values their business was started with: innovation, research and sustainability. At this location new fabrics are woven and tested to the highest quality standards, and eventually developed for the creation of garments.
Employees
29
Salary
1000 Salary Unit
Employees Work Hours
8h

Portugal
-
Spinning
Antex - Anglés Textil S.A.
Spain
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Seaqual
SEAQUAL INITIATIVE
Unknown
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RPET
Unknown
South Africa
-
Zipper
YKK Portugal Lda
Unknown
-
Drawstring
Molabotão - Acessorios Texteis Lda
Portugal
-
Elastic
Molabotão - Acessorios Texteis Lda
Portugal
-
Sewing thread
Realfio – Têxteis Lda
Portugal
-
Main label
Nilörngruppen AB
Hong Kong
-
Care label
Etis All Labels Lda
Portugal
-
Cost, resource and impact breakdown
For every garment, we not only disclose the full supply chain, but also its monetary and resource cost structure along with the resulting CO2e emissions. Impact is calculated in kg of climate change CO₂ equivalent. Figures refer to garment production (raw material to finished garment) and exclude post-purchase lifecycle stages (shipping, use phase, end of life).
| Component | Cost | Co2 | Water | Energy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly | 17.7 EUR | 0.02 kg | 0 l | 0.01 kWh |
| Main Fabric | 5.5 EUR | 2.39 kg | 0.86 l | 4.88 kWh |
| Lining | 1.6 EUR | 0.46 kg | 0.05 l | 0.32 kWh |
| Trims | 2.3 EUR | 0.16 kg | 0.01 l | 0.12 kWh |
| Transport | 0.4 EUR | 1.3 kg | 0.09 l | 6.97 kWh |
| Total | 27.5 EUR | 4.33 kg | 1.01 l | 12.3 kWh |
Garment care instructions

Do not bleach

Do not tumble dry

Iron at low temperature 110°C

Professional dry clean

Wash with similar colors at 30°C
Garment care and repair guides
Explore our library of care guides, specific to fabrics, materials and garments, including stain treatments and repair guides below. For every product we keep spare parts and send you what you need, when you need it, at no cost.
Garment take back and resale
To extend the life of our product, we take back any unwanted Asket garments - no matter their condition or age. In exchange, you'll receive a reward voucher based on the type(s) of garments you return. Your sent in garments will be handled for resale at our Bondegatan Restore location.
Product category | Reward value |
|---|---|
Underwear | 0 NOK |
T-Shirts & Accessories | 50 NOK |
Shirts & Sweatshirts | 100 NOK |
Knitwear | 150 NOK |
Trousers, Dresses & Skirts | 200 NOK |
Outerwear | 250 NOK |