Katin Cord Local Short
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Katin Cord Local Short, a Corduroy Staple
The Katin Cord Local Short is a Katin classic that has remained a corduroy staple for decades. Built for everyday wear, it sits above the knee for a comfortable, stylish look that works well beyond the beach.
Materials and Details
- 98% cotton, 2% spandex, 16-wale corduroy
- Front welt side seam pockets
- Back welt pockets
- Faux fly
- Clean finished interior binding
- 17 inch outseam
The 16-wale corduroy gives the short a fine, close rib rather than a wide-wale look, and the small amount of spandex in the blend adds a bit of stretch and recovery to a fabric that is traditionally stiff.
Who It Is For
This is a mens short built for everyday wear rather than water use, so it fits naturally into a rotation of casual, around-town pieces for someone who spends their weekends near the water but still wants a short with real structure. The above the knee length and welt pocket details make it a good pick for running errands, grabbing a coffee before a surf check, or heading out after a day on the boat.
Fit and Care
The short sits above the knee with a 17 inch outseam, front and back welt pockets, and a faux fly rather than a working zipper fly. Corduroy holds up best with cold water washing and should be turned inside out to protect the wale from abrasion; avoid high heat drying, which can flatten the rib over time.
About Katin
In 1954, Nancy and Walter Katin opened a small boat cover business called Kanvas by Katin in Surfside, California, just north of Huntington Beach. Katin remains a staple of Southern California beach culture and holds the title of California's first brand to make surf trunks, and the Cord Local Short carries that same everyday, durable design philosophy forward.
Why Shop Katin at Island Water Sports
Island Water Sports has outfitted South Florida surf families since 1978, and we carry Katin's mens bottoms alongside the boards and gear our customers already trust us for. Shop the Cord Local Short in store or online and get sizing help from a team that lives the beach lifestyle Katin builds for.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Katin
- Product
- Katin Cord Local Short
- Gender
- Male
- Feature
- 98% cotton 2% spandex 16-wale corduroy
- Feature
- Front welt side-seam pockets
- Feature
- Back welt pockets
- Feature
- Faux fly
- Feature
- Clean-finished interior binding
- Feature
- 17" outseam
Frequently Asked Questions
- What fabric is the Katin Cord Local Short made from?
- It is 98% cotton and 2% spandex, woven as 16-wale corduroy.
- What is the outseam length on the Katin Cord Local Short?
- The outseam is 17 inches; an inseam figure is not published for this style.
- Does the Katin Cord Local Short have pockets?
- Yes, it has front welt side seam pockets and back welt pockets, with a faux fly.
- Is the Katin Cord Local Short for men or boys?
- It is a mens short, listed under Katin's Elastic Shorts category for adult sizing.
- What brand makes the Cord Local Short?
- Katin, founded in 1954 in Surfside, California, known as California's first brand to make surf trunks.