Optical Shorts
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Current color: Wave
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.
Wear nature. not plastic.
This item is Final Sale. Please choose carefully as it can not be returned, for a refund or exchange.
Relove Condition
Details and Care
Fabric
plastic free / 100% Fair Trade Organic Cotton
Organic, Fairtrade, certified cotton forms the base of our garments along with a considered collection of trims and buttons chosen for their natural and recyclable nature, making Kowtow garments completely plastic-free. Our organic cotton is grown using non-genetically modified seeds, sans harmful chemicals.
Every Kowtow piece is made to last. And with a little care, they’ll live even longer. To ensure longevity and minimise the impact on the environment, we recommend only washing your garment when necessary - air or steam to refresh between wears.
Care
Storage
Our garments are built to endure, becoming timeless staples in your wardrobe for years to come.
Kowtow Repair
Kowtow Repair can help extend the life of your garments.
A trusted network of local repairers throughout New Zealand and Australia will help rewind your item’s wear and tear. If yours needs mending, bring it in-store for assessment or submit a repair through your Collective account.If you’d like to do it yourself, we have tutorials to help mend your Kowtow pieces at home.
RESULTS
We’ve repaired over 2200 garments since 2018
Size & Fit
MSize guide
RELAXED SIZE GUIDE
| 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | |
| KOWTOW | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
| Waistband | 57 | 62 | 67 | 72 | 77 | 82 | 87 |
| 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 |
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Waist Band
Measured flat across the front of the waistband. This figure has then been doubled to get the full waist measurement.
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In Seam Leg
Measured flat from the top of the inside leg seam to the hem.
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Rise
Measured flat from the top of the waistband to the crotch.
Still need help?
Our customer care team is available from Monday to Friday to help with any sizing queries.
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Shipping & Returns
Free Shipping
2-5 Working Days.
Express Shipping
1-3 Working Days
Standard Shipping
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Free Australia Post shipping on all orders above $200 AUD.
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$15 Shipping Fee for Australia Post Express service.
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$10 shipping fee applies to any order under $200 AUD. Order shipped with Australia Post.
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Full priced items may be returned for a refund, store credit or free exchange within 14 days of your order dispatch date. Sale items (unless marked as final sale) may be returned for a store credit, or exchange. For more information on returning an order see our return policy below.
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Designed in Aotearoa | New Zealand
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Wear Nature. Not Plastic.
Since 2006, we’ve been on a journey to remove all plastic from our clothing. Pushing beyond industry norms to source, prototype and scale natural alternatives. Today, 100% of our clothing is plastic free.
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Natural elastic
We use natural rubber, encased in organic cotton, replacing traditional synthetic elastic. Knitwear cuffs and shirred pieces feature a natural latex rubber elastic thread we developed when no natural alternative existed.
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Renewable cotton
Grown using non-genetically modified seeds, sans harmful chemicals. Meaning it’s honest, organic, fully Fairtrade. Small lots are planted alongside food crops to promote soil fertility, biodiversity, and feed local farming communities.
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Fairtrade from seed to garment
Fairtrade certified since our inception in 2006, every part of our supply chain is traced from seed to garment. Independently audited and certified by the Fairtrade Labelling Organisation International (FLO), it ensures farmers are paid fairly, while working to improve sustainability, governance, inequality and community development in surrounding communities.
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We make with nature.
We a natural single fibre for every garment we make. Grown using non-genetically modified seeds, sans harmful chemicals. Fairtrade organic cotton is used throughout, from interlinings, wadding and labels to the thread that sews each piece together. Meaning it’s honest, organic, fully Fairtrade.
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Repurposed swing tags
Made from card formed from a by-product of our fabric offcuts, and connected with organic cotton cord.
