Care guide

A little care goes a long way.

Thirsty Threads are made for beach days, pool days and everything in between. Keeping them in good shape is easy — rinse, cold wash and air dry.

1Rinse themFresh water after swimming. Thirty seconds under the tap does it.
2Cold washInside out, mild detergent, with like colours.
3Air dryHang them in the shade. Skip the dryer.

After swimming

A quick rinse is the best thing you can do for your shorts.

  • Rinse in fresh water after swimming in salt or chlorine.
  • Give them a gentle squeeze rather than wringing them out.
  • Hang them up instead of leaving them wet in a bag.
  • Shake out the pockets if you've been at the beach — sand gets everywhere.

Washing

Do

  • Cold machine wash
  • Turn them inside out
  • Wash with like colours
  • Use mild detergent
  • Air dry in the shade

Skip

  • Fabric softener
  • Bleach
  • Hot water
  • The tumble dryer
  • Ironing or dry cleaning

You'll also find care instructions on the label inside your shorts.

Sunscreen & zinc

Sunscreen and zinc can leave marks, especially on lighter colours. The sooner you deal with them, the easier they are to remove.

  • Rinse fresh marks in cool water before they dry.
  • For stubborn marks, gently work in a little mild detergent, leave it for around 10 minutes, then cold wash as usual.
  • Let sunscreen dry on your skin before pulling your shorts on where possible.

That's really it

Rinse. Cold wash. Air dry.

Salt, chlorine and heat are tough on swimwear over time. A quick rinse and keeping your shorts away from hot washes and dryers will help them stay looking and feeling good for longer.

No complicated routine required.

Storage & travel

  • Let them dry before putting them away. Wet boardshorts don't love sitting in a beach bag overnight.
  • Hang or fold them once they're dry.
  • Avoid leaving them baking in the sun or a hot car when you're not wearing them.
  • Packing them wet? Get them out and hung up as soon as you can.

Care at a glance

Step What to do
After swimming Rinse in fresh water and hang to dry
Washing Cold wash, inside out, mild detergent, like colours
Drying Air dry in the shade
Avoid Softener, bleach, hot water, tumble drying and ironing
Storing Make sure they're dry first

Something not right with your pair?

If your shorts haven't held up the way they should, get in touch and we'll help. If comfort is the issue, eligible purchases are also covered by our 100-Day Comfort Guarantee.

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