Quiksilver Surfsilk Arch 18" Boardshorts

Performance-fit boardshorts built for real surfing

Shoppers searching surfsilk arch 18 boardshorts are usually after one thing: shorts that can actually keep up in the lineup. The SurfSilk Arch Boardshorts are built with 4-way stretch for mobility and camo panels for a distinct look, designed specifically for high-performance surfing rather than casual poolside wear.

Fabric and construction

These boardshorts use a 4-way stretch recycled polyester elastane blend fabric, part of Quiksilver's sustainable SURFSILK construction that is tough on the outside and durable on the inside. They are finished with a plant-based hydrophobic coating, a performance fit, a fixed waist, a performance fly, and a drawcord closure. The 18 inch outseam keeps them at a shorter length built for paddling and duck diving rather than a walk-short cut. Composition is 53% recycled polyester, 35% polyester, and 12% elastane, and the fabric is made from recycled plastic bottles using recycled yarn, so the sustainability angle runs through the whole build rather than being a single marketing line.

Who they are for

These are built for surfers who want boardshorts that move with a full pop-up and turn, not just a pair that looks the part on the beach. The shorter 18 inch outseam and 4-way stretch make them suited to paddling and active surf sessions in South Florida's warm-water breaks, where less drag and more mobility through a session matters more than a longer, boxier cut.

• 4-way stretch recycled polyester elastane fabric for mobility
• Plant-based hydrophobic coating
• Pocket with flap and a key bungee cord inside the pocket
• Drawcord closure over a fixed waist and performance fly

Wear and care

Rinse boardshorts in fresh water after every ocean or pool session to protect the elastane stretch and the hydrophobic coating, and use the interior key bungee cord in the pocket to keep your key secure while paddling out. Air drying is the safest way to preserve the coating and the fabric's stretch recovery, and avoiding a hot dryer cycle will help the drawcord and fixed waist keep their fit through a full season of use.

About Quiksilver

Quiksilver's clothing lines are built around sun-drenched days on the beach, watching the surf roll in with friends. The brand keeps its designs laid-back and comfortable while still building gear that can take on the hardcore surfer's pursuits, and the SURFSILK and recycled fabric work in this pair reflects that same performance-first approach carried into a more sustainable build.

Why shop these boardshorts at Island Water Sports

Island Water Sports has fitted South Florida surfers in performance boardshorts since 1978. Shop the Surfsilk Arch 18 inch boardshorts here and get advice from a team that actually surfs in this gear, both in store and through our online catalog.

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