Make a fashion statement with our Drawstring Waist Split Swim Trunks. These trunks feature a unique split design that adds a touch of modern flair to your swimwear. The drawstring waist provides a personalized and secure fit, while the quick-drying fabric keeps you comfortable and fresh.
Features:
- Pattern Type: Plain
- Details: Drawstring, Pocket, Split
- Type: Bottoms
- Bottom Type: Shorts
- Fabric: Slight Stretch
- Material: Woven Fabric
- Care Instructions: Machine wash, do not dry clean
- Body: Lined
- Sheer: No
Size Chart ( Inches ):
| Size |
US |
Hip Size |
Inseam |
Waist Size |
| S |
36 |
42.5 |
7.1 |
29.1 |
| M |
38 |
44.5 |
7.1 |
31.1 |
| L |
40 |
46.5 |
7.1 |
33.1 |
| XL |
42 |
48.8 |
7.1 |
35.4 |
| XXL |
44 |
51.2 |
7.1 |
37.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The title says Split — this brief and the Split Hem Swim Trunks (chunk_017) are the only split-construction products in the store. How does the Drawstring Waist Split differ from the Split Hem brief?
The Drawstring Waist Split (this brief) uses a Slight Stretch woven fabric with a 7.1-inch fixed inseam across all sizes and a Lined, Sheer: No specification. The Split Hem brief (chunk_017) uses non-stretch fabric and is unlined with a bottom length format (15.7 inches at S). These are different products — the Split designation likely indicates different types of split construction: this brief may have a side or hem split in addition to the drawstring, while the Split Hem brief has only a hemline split.
The inseam is listed as 7.1 inches for ALL sizes (S through XXL) — a fixed inseam across all sizes. Is 7.1 inches unusually long for a fixed inseam?
Yes. At 7.1 inches fixed across all sizes, this is the longest fixed inseam in the store's swim trunks range. A fixed 7.1-inch inseam creates a proportionally larger inner leg measurement relative to the hip at smaller sizes and a more standardized proportion at larger sizes. The result is a fuller, more traditional shorts silhouette compared to the shorter 5.4-6.4 inch inseam alternatives.
The fabric is Slight Stretch Woven Fabric (implied by the composition) — the brief is also fully lined and Sheer: No. Does the slight stretch affect the split construction?
The 5% Elastane in the slight stretch composition allows the fabric to flex slightly around the split opening during movement, which prevents the split from looking stiff or awkward when walking. This is an advantage over pure non-stretch fabric for garments with structural splits.
The waist measurement at Size S is listed as a single number (29.1 inches) rather than a range — does this mean there is no drawstring adjustment on this brief?
The single waist measurement per size despite a Drawstring specification is unusual. This likely indicates the size chart lists the natural waist size for each band rather than the adjustment range. The drawstring should still provide some fit adjustment, but the single measurement format suggests more limited adjustment than the wide-range alternatives in the range.
The brief is tagged with Model — does on-body photography show the split detail placement clearly?
Yes. The Model tag confirms on-body photography is available. The split construction — whether at the side seam, hemline, or elsewhere — is best assessed from on-body photography where it can be seen in its natural position and how it affects the shorts' drape when worn.
