Billabong New Order Slub Short
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Chino Style, Boardshort Performance
The Billabong New Order Slub Short is built for guys who refuse to pick between looking sharp and staying active. This men's submersible walkshort pairs classic chino styling with the function of a true boardshort, so you move from the water to the street without changing.
The foundation is a stretch slub fabric woven from a cotton-recycled polyester blend with elastane for four-way mobility. The slub construction gives the short a natural, lived-in texture that resists the flat, synthetic look of standard boardshorts while still drying fast enough to handle a session in the water.
Micro Repel and Water-Ready Construction
Billabong's Micro Repel coating is applied directly to the fabric, causing water to bead and roll off the surface rather than soaking through. The result is a shorter that stays lighter, dries faster, and feels more comfortable after contact with water compared to untreated cotton chinos. The construction is submersible, meaning it is engineered to handle full immersion rather than just a splash.
Design Details
Garment overdye gives the New Order Slub a soft, broken-in appearance straight off the rack. The chino silhouette is finished with a core fit that sits true to size without excess volume. Practical details include a zipper at the back right pocket for secure storage and mesh pocket bags that drain quickly and resist clinging when wet. An external die-cut heat transfer label above the back right pocket keeps the profile clean. Inseam length is 19 inches, putting the hem at a mid-length position that reads equally well dressed up or down.
Sustainable Materials
The New Order Slub is made with recycled polyester as part of Billabong's ongoing commitment to reducing virgin material use. The cotton-recycled polyester-elastane blend does not sacrifice performance for sustainability; the stretch and quick-dry properties remain fully intact.
Billabong Heritage
Billabong launched in 1973 out of a genuine love for surf. Five decades later the brand remains one of the defining names in surf and beach lifestyle, continuously reinterpreting what performance beach apparel can look and feel like.
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Specifications
- Type
- Men's Submersible Walkshort
- Fabric
- Stretch Slub
- Material Composition
- 52% Cotton, 41% Polyester, 7% Elastane
- Recycled Content
- Made with Recycled Polyester
- Fit
- Core Fit
- Inseam Length
- 19 inches (Mid Length)
- Water Resistance
- Micro Repel Coating
- Styling
- Chino Hybrid / Boardshort
- Finish
- Garment Overdye
- Back Pocket
- Zipper Closure (Right)
- Pocket Bags
- Mesh (quick-drain)
- Label
- External Die-Cut Heat Transfer Above Back Right Pocket
- Brand Founded
- 1973
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are the Billabong New Order shorts actually submersible?
- Yes. The New Order Slub is engineered as a submersible walkshort, meaning the construction handles full water immersion. The Micro Repel coating causes water to bead off the surface, and the mesh pocket bags drain quickly so the short dries fast after getting wet.
- What is the difference between the Billabong New Order Slub and a standard boardshort?
- The New Order Slub uses a stretch slub fabric with chino styling, giving it a more refined, everyday look than a traditional boardshort. It has a button and zipper fly, a core fit, and structured chino pockets, while still being submersible and quick-drying like a boardshort.
- What does Micro Repel coating do?
- Micro Repel is a water-repellent treatment applied to the fabric. It causes water to bead and roll off rather than soaking in, which keeps the short lighter and more comfortable during and after water contact. It does not make the short fully waterproof but significantly slows saturation.
- What is the inseam length of the Billabong New Order Slub Short?
- The inseam is 19 inches, which Billabong classifies as mid length. This length sits at or just above the knee on most men, striking a balance between a classic surf look and a versatile everyday silhouette.
- Does the Billabong New Order Slub Short use recycled materials?
- Yes. The fabric blend includes recycled polyester alongside cotton and elastane. Billabong incorporates recycled polyester to reduce dependence on virgin synthetic materials without compromising stretch or quick-dry performance.
- How does the stretch slub fabric feel compared to standard boardshort material?
- Slub fabric has a subtle, natural texture created by intentional variations in yarn thickness. Combined with the elastane in the blend, the result feels softer and more organic than typical smooth boardshort material while still providing four-way stretch and quick-dry performance.
- Where can I buy the Billabong New Order Slub Short?
- The Billabong New Order Slub Short is available in store and online at Island Water Sports, serving the South Florida surf and water sports community since 1978.