Quiksilver SurfSilk Boardshort

REPREVE-powered stretch built for the water

For anyone comparing quiksilver surfsilk boardshorts, this pair combines two of Quiksilver's fabric technologies in one short: REPREVE recycled 4-way stretch and SURFSILK construction, described as super soft on the inside and extra strong on the outside.

Fabric and construction

The shorts are built from a 4-way stretch recycled polyester elastane blend fabric using REPREVE, traceable recycled 4-way stretch polyester made from plastic bottles. They are finished with a DryFlight water-repellent hydrophobic coating, a performance fit, a fixed waist, a performance fly, and a drawcord closure. The 18 inch outseam keeps the length short and performance-oriented, with a pocket with flap and a key bungee cord inside the pocket. Composition is 53% recycled polyester, 35% polyester, and 12% elastane, using recycled yarn, so the recycled-content story runs through both the stretch fabric and the yarn itself.

Who they are for

These suit surfers who want boardshorts that dry fast between sessions and stretch through a full range of paddling and pop-up motion, whether that is a morning session or back-to-back sets through a South Florida afternoon. The shorter 18 inch outseam keeps the cut performance-oriented rather than a longer, more casual length.

• REPREVE recycled 4-way stretch polyester
• DryFlight water-repellent hydrophobic coating for quicker drying
• Key bungee cord inside the pocket to secure a key
• Drawcord closure over a fixed waist and performance fly

Wear and care

Rinse the shorts in fresh water after saltwater or chlorine exposure to protect the DryFlight coating and the elastane's stretch recovery, and air dry rather than machine drying on high heat to keep the water-repellent finish performing over time. Keeping the drawcord snug before paddling out will also help the fixed waist hold through a full session.

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 pairing REPREVE with SURFSILK in one short shows that performance and recycled materials are not treated as separate goals.

Why shop this boardshort at Island Water Sports

Island Water Sports has outfitted South Florida surfers since 1978, and we stock Quiksilver's SurfSilk boardshorts for the shoppers who want performance stretch and a quick-drying finish. Shop it here and get the right fit from a team that surfs in this gear, in store or through our online catalog.

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