Vissla Congos 16.5" Ecolastic

Vissla Congos 16.5 Inch Ecolastic Boardshorts

If you have been searching for Vissla Ecolastic boardshorts, the Congos are built around one idea: get in the water, get comfortable, and stay that way all day. The 16.5 inch outseam pairs an easy-access elastic waist with 4-way stretch fabrication, so the fit moves with you instead of fighting you between paddling out and walking back up the beach.

Materials and Build

The Congos are cut from a sustainable blend of recycled polyester, cotton, and hemp fibers (69% recycled polyester, 17% cotton, 7% hemp, 7% spandex). That mix is what gives the fabric its stretch and recovery. On the design side, Vissla added a caliper scalloped hem back pocket, an integrated key rope, and on-seam pockets, so you have somewhere secure to stash a key or a card without breaking the silhouette.

Built for South Florida Days

• Elastic waist and 4-way stretch for all-day mobility in and out of the water
• On-seam and back pockets for keys, a card, or small essentials at the beach or on the boat
• Integrated key rope so you are not digging through a bag before you paddle out

Vissla describes these as made for surf, swim, and lounge, which covers the way most Island Water Sports customers actually use a pair of boardshorts: straight from the dock or the sand into the water, then right back into the day without a change of clothes.

Care and Everyday Wear

Because the elastic waist and stretch fabric are doing the work of the fit, the Congos go on and off quickly, which matters when you are rinsing off after a swim or heading between the shop, the boat, and the beach. Rinse in fresh water after time in the ocean or a pool to help the fabric and stitching last, and let them air dry rather than balling them up wet.

About Vissla

Vissla is a company of creators and innovators built around surf culture, from boardshorts and wetsuits to surf shirts, hats, and denim. The Ecolastic line reflects that same approach applied to sustainable materials, using recycled and natural fibers without giving up the stretch and comfort a boardshort needs.

Why Shop This at Island Water Sports

Island Water Sports has outfitted South Florida surfers and beachgoers since 1978, and we carry the Vissla Congos alongside the rest of the Ecolastic lineup so you can compare fit, waist style, and outseam length in person or with our team on the phone before you order.

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