Start with the fit the shorts are designed for
The Swimen Swimming shorts are built around a relaxed fit, so the sizing decision is less about squeezing into a second skin and more about choosing a size that sits securely without pulling. The listing describes a lightweight fabric, quick-drying properties and a comfortable lining, which together point to a pair meant to move with you in and out of the water.
That relaxed cut is the first checkpoint: if you normally size down for a tighter swim trunk, resist that instinct here. Choose your usual size for a relaxed fit, and only consider sizing up if you prefer extra room and the size chart supports it. The listing does not publish a measurement table, so use the size options shown and your usual waist size as the anchor.
What the Swimen listing confirms
- Swimen Swimming shorts | 086255-08S819: Relaxed fit with lightweight fabric, quick-drying properties and a comfortable lining. These are the features that make the shorts comfortable for swimming and drying between wears, so they should guide both size and care decisions.
Swimen Swimming shorts | 086255-08S819 - Swimen Swimming shorts | 086255-08S819: Integrated pockets, including a zipped pocket at the back with an inner lining that lets you tuck the shorts away inside. The back pocket doubles as a packing pouch, which is useful when you change out of wet shorts at the pool or beach.
How to choose your size in Swimen swimming shorts
Use these checkpoints in order; each one relies on information the listing actually provides.
- 1. Match the fit label to your preference: The shorts are described as relaxed fit. If you want a close, compression-style feel, this is not the cut for you. If you want room to move, start with your usual size.
- 2. Check the available size and color: The listing shows an XL in crownblue paradise as an available variant. Confirm the size and color you want are selectable before you order, since the variant list is the only size evidence supplied.
- 3. Use the lining and waistband as your fit test: The comfortable lining should sit smoothly against the skin without rolling. If the waistband digs in or the lining bunches when you move, the size is likely too small.
- 4. Test the pockets with the shorts on: The integrated pockets, including the zipped back pocket, should lie flat and not pull the shorts out of shape. A pocket that gapes or drags is a sign the fit is off.
Where the sizing evidence stops
The supplied record does not include a waist measurement table, inseam length or a size conversion chart, so this guide cannot give you a numeric size recommendation. Treat the relaxed fit description and the available XL variant as the confirmed facts, and check the size selector on the product page for the full range before you buy.
If you are between sizes, the relaxed cut gives you some room, but the lining and waistband are the parts that decide comfort. There is no confirmed guidance in the record on whether the shorts run large or small, so avoid assuming either way.
How to rinse swim shorts after a swim
The product record does not list specific washing instructions, temperatures or detergent guidance, so the steps below are general practice for rinsing swimwear rather than manufacturer instructions. Follow any care label on the shorts when it arrives.
- 1. Rinse in cool water soon after swimming: Rinsing helps remove pool water and salt before they sit in the fabric. Use cool water and avoid hot water, which is harsh on swimwear fabrics.
- 2. Empty and rinse the pockets: The integrated pockets, especially the zipped back pocket with its inner lining, can trap water and grit. Open the zip, turn the pocket out and rinse it so the lining dries properly.
- 3. Skip harsh detergents: A plain water rinse is usually enough after a swim. If you use soap, choose a mild one; the record does not confirm any specific product, so keep it simple.
- 4. Dry flat or hang in the shade: The shorts are described as quick-drying, which helps between sessions. Air-dry them away from direct sun and never put them in a hot dryer, as heat can damage the lining and elastic.
- 5. Store using the back pocket: The zipped back pocket with inner lining is designed so you can tuck the shorts away inside it. Make sure the shorts are fully dry before packing them this way.
What about chlorine resistance?
The supplied product record does not state that these shorts are chlorine resistant, so this guide cannot confirm that claim. What it does confirm is quick-drying fabric and a comfortable lining, which support regular pool use when you rinse after each swim.
If chlorine resistance is essential for daily training, ask the retailer or check the product page for a confirmed claim before relying on it. Rinsing promptly remains the most reliable habit the evidence supports.
A simple pre-swim and post-swim routine
- Before you swim: Check the waistband and lining sit flat, close the back zip so the pocket does not fill with water, and confirm the relaxed fit still feels secure when you move.
- After you swim: Rinse in cool water, clean out the pockets, air-dry in the shade, and pack the shorts into the zipped back pocket only once they are dry.
