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
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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.
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.
| Single fibre: | Made from 100% certified Fairtrade organic cotton, grown from non-genetically modified seeds, without harmful chemicals. |
| Natural 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: | Finished with responsibly-sourced natural rubber latex encased in Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) approved organic cotton. |
| 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. |
| Thread: | Sewn with Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) approved organic cotton thread. |
Care & Repair
Product code: KTW222-G-WAVE
Repair Programme
Every Kowtow garment comes with the promise of a free repair to extend the life of your clothes. This service is free for all minor repairs and accepts all Kowtow garments, whether purchased from us or one of our stockists.
Cherished clothes deserve to last a lifetime, so please get in touch for advice on repairing a beloved garment.
| Service | Cost | Lead time |
|---|---|---|
| Free Shipping | Free Australia Post shipping on all orders above $150 AUD. | 2-5 Working Days. |
| Express Shipping | $15 Shipping Fee for Australia Post Express service. | 1-3 Working Days |
| Standard Shipping | $10 shipping fee applies to any order under $150 AUD. Order shipped with Australia Post. | 2-5 Working Days |
| Note: | Shipping may take an additional 1-2 days for rural and WA. | |
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:
