Fit Guide
Fits true to size. If between sizes, size down.
Benefits
Details
Breathability with a tough exterior, the Cordura Airtex Boardshort is built with high tensile strength CORDURA and features Hawaiian flag AIRTEX breathable side panels for ventilation and water drainage. Tested in critical ocean conditions, these boardshorts offer utilitarian durability with 4-way stretch comfort and breathability meeting our most rigirous product standards for high output, high demand activities in the water.
BUILT FOR: PADDLING, WAVE RIDING, OPEN-OCEAN SWIMMING, RESCUE OPERATIONS, WATER PATROL, RUN SWIM RUNS
We’ve spent a lot of time ensuring the things you get from us are built to last. But, if you show them the right care, they’ll last even longer – and stay out of the landfill.
Read on for our suggestions on how to care for your boardshorts.
Less Laundering. Less Impact.
When you wash your boardshorts – especially those with polyester construction – they ‘shed’ microfiber plastics that often end up in our oceans. Whenever possible, we suggest spot-treating and hang-drying our garments. This ultimately saves water, is easier on your gear extending longevity and reduces microfiber shedding.
Hand Wash.
Washing machines can be pretty brutal on boardshorts over time. Aside from shedding microfiber plastic, they can wreak havoc on the seams, the water-repellency and the longevity of the short. Whenever possible, wash by hand with fresh water and gentle soap. If you absolutely have to wash them in a machine, we suggest a side-load washer without a center agitator as this will be easier on your gear and help extend its longevity.
Hang Dry.
Never put your boardshorts in the dryer. It’s hot in there. Really hot. This is especially true with our Weld Boardshort, but applies to the rest of our line. Always, always, always hang them on your backyard fence or a line to air dry.
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UNITED STATES - RETURNS AND EXCHANGES
We hope you love your Florence Marine X gear but we understand that sometimes products don't fit or you may want to return or exchange your purchase. That's not a problem. You may return or exchange your items as long as:
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INTERNATIONAL - ORDERS & SHIPPING
We offer international shipping (for all products besides wetsuits) to Canada, Mexico and Israel for $20. Import duties & taxes are collected/paid at checkout, which means you won't receive another bill for duties or taxes after receiving your shipment. Some carriers charge for delivery reattempts. You will be responsible for any reattempt charges the carrier may charge. The average international order is typically delivered 3-5 weeks* from time of purchase. We offer returns on international orders, but it's at the buyer's cost to ship the item back to our distribution center. Please contact customer service for assistance.
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FIT GUIDE
Use the chart below to determine your size. If one of your measurements is on the borderline between two sizes, order the smaller size for a tighter fit or the larger size for a looser fit.
MEASURE YOUR WAIST
Measure around the narrowest part (typically the small of your back and where your body bends side to side).
MEASURE YOUR HIPS
Measure around the fullest part of your hips.
| Alpha Size | Waist (Inches) | Hip (Inches) |
| XS | 27" - 29" | 34.5" - 36.5" |
| S | 29" - 31" | 36.5" - 38.5" |
| M | 31" - 33" | 38.5" - 40.5" |
| L | 33" - 36" | 40.5" - 43.5" |
| XL | 36" - 40" | 43.5" - 47.5" |
| XXL | 40" - 44" | 47.5" - 51.5" |
GARMENT SPECIFICATIONS
These dimensions were recorded by laying each board short flat and measuring directly across the garment.
(All values are in inches.)
|
Size |
Waist |
Outseam |
Inseam |
Leg Opening |
Thigh |
|
22 |
12 ¼ |
16 ½ |
7 ³⁄₈ |
8 ¼ |
10 ¹⁄₈ |
|
24 |
13 ¼ |
17 |
7 ½ |
8 ¾ |
10 ¾ |
|
26 |
14 ¼ |
17 ½ |
7 ⁵⁄₈ |
9 ¼ |
11 ³⁄₈ |
|
28 |
15 ¼ |
18 |
7 ¾ |
9 ¾ |
12 |
|
29 |
15 ¾ |
18 ¼ |
7 ⁷⁄₈ |
10 |
12 ¹⁄₃ |
|
30 |
16 ¼ |
18 ½ |
8 |
10 ¼ |
12 ⁵⁄₈ |
|
31 |
16 ¾ |
18 ¾ |
8 ¹⁄₈ |
10 ½ |
13 |
|
32 |
17 ¼ |
19 |
8 ¼ |
10 ¾ |
13 ¼ |
|
33 |
17 ¾ |
19 ¼ |
8 ³⁄₈ |
11 |
13 ⁵⁄₉ |
|
34 |
18 ¼ |
19 ½ |
8 ½ |
11 ¼ |
13 ⁷⁄₈ |
|
36 |
19 ¼ |
20 |
8 ⁵⁄₈ |
11 ¾ |
14 ½ |
|
38 |
20 ¼ |
20 ½ |
8 ¾ |
12 ¼ |
15 ¹⁄₈ |
|
40 |
21 ¼ |
21 |
8 ⁷⁄₈ |
12 ¾ |
15 ¾ |
|
42 |
22 ¼ |
21 ½ |
9 |
13 ¼ |
16 ³⁄₈ |
|
44 |
23 ¼ |
22 |
9 ¹⁄₈ |
13 ¾ |
17 |
MEASURING GUIDE
WAIST
Measure straight across the waistband from one side to the other.
OUTSEAM
Measure from the top of the waistband at the side seam straight down to the hem.
INSEAM
Measure from the crotch seam straight down inside leg seam to the hem.
THIGH
From the crotch seam on the flat shorts, measure 1" down along the side seam, then measure straight across the thigh.
LEG OPENING
Measure straight across the hem of one leg opening.