Made from repurposed organic cotton broderie anglaise, the Optical Shorts have a relaxed fit with a high-rise elastic waist. They are fully lined with side pockets, and feature pleats at the front and back. Designed to celebrate the feeling of summer through reimagined cloth. Pair with the matching Optical Shirt for a celebratory summer uniform.
All Fairtrade organic cotton. All plastic-free.
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Tailored To You: Fit Notes
Our model Babette is wearing a Kowtow size S.
Babette measurements:
Height: 170cm / 5'6"
Waist: 75cm / 29"
Hips: 94cm / 37"
This Product's Measurements:
| Size | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| front rise | 35.9 | 36.4 | 36.9 | 37.4 | 38.15 | 38.9 | 39.65 |
| inseam length | 12.4 | 12.5 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 |
| waistband | 57.0 | 62.0 | 67.0 | 72.0 | 77.0 | 82.0 | 87.0 |
These individual product measurements have been taken from the garment pattern. The bust, waist, waistband, hip & hem measurements have been doubled to show the full circumference.
Please note that while we do our best to control all measurements, the fabrication and individual construction of each garment means that minor variances to the measurements listed above can occur. Please use these measurements as a guide to your fit.
See How We've Measured This
01
Waist Band
Measured flat across the front of the waistband. This figure has then been doubled to get the full waist measurement.
02
In Seam Leg
Measured flat from the top of the inside leg seam to the hem.
03
Rise
Measured flat from the top of the waistband to the crotch.
This garment is completely plastic-free and is created using the principles of circular design, with full seed-to-garment traceability.
| Organic Cotton: | We use a natural mono-fibre, Fairtrade certified cotton for every garment we make. Grown without harmful chemicals, it’s rainfed, hand-picked and is entirely biodegradable. |
| Organic Cotton Labels: | All our garment labels are Oeko-Tex Standard 100 approved organic cotton. Our swing tags are made from certified GRS recycled organic cotton card, a by-product of our fabric offcuts, attached with a certified organic cotton cord. |
| Natural Rubber Elastic: | Our garments use natural latex rubber encased in certified organic cotton, to provide stretch and ease. |
| Inks, dyes and washes: | Processed using Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) approved inks and dyes, free from chlorine bleach, toxic heavy metals, formaldehyde and aromatic solvents. |
| Organic Cotton Thread: | Our garments are sewn together with Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified organic cotton thread. |
Garment care
Product code: KTW222-G-WAVE
Kowtow Repair
Cherished clothes deserve to last a lifetime, so every Kowtow garment comes with the promise of free repair for all Collective Members.
| Service | Cost | Lead time |
|---|---|---|
| Free Shipping | Free Courier Post shipping on orders above $150. | 2-3 Working Days |
| Standard Shipping | Standard Shipping fee of $8 applies to any order under $150. Order shipped with Courier Post. | 2-3 Working Days |
| Click & Collect | Free for every Click & Collect order. Available at our Wellington and Newmarket store. | 1-2 Days |
Returns
You may return your online order within 14 days of your order dispatch date.
We are happy to now provide free exchanges for all online customers.
For more information on returning an order see our return policy below:
