Chino Shorts Made In England
A Brief History of Chino Shorts
Shorts have often caused a great deal of contention and historically were considered as an item worn only on the beach. However, with the continued relaxation of dress codes, shorts have become not only acceptable as everyday wear but stylish as well.Caribbean Influence
The Caribbean island of Bermuda did a lot to popularise shorts with sailors at the time were given permission to cut their issued trousers off three inches above the knee. This caught on and spread to other British outposts. Even Winston Churchill is known to have approved of Bermuda Shorts. These garments were the precursor to modern shorts, worn today in a multitude of environments. Chino fabric.In order to extend their suitability from beach to smart city look shorts they are now often made from chino fabric. Dating back to 19th Century and made popular by military wearers chinos can be found everywhere as a smart casual trouser in a range of colours. Indeed you can find them on our website on the Create Your Own Trousers Page. The fabric lends itself well to shorts, giving them an added touch of smartness that aids their versatility. Pair with linen shorts and loafers or boat shoes in more urban situations and with sandals on the beach. Wear them on the beach and then smarten them up for your holiday evening out with a smart shirt.
World Class Materials
As always we are committed to use only the finest materials to make our Chino Shorts. This starts with fabrics sourced from the Bronte and Shakespeare Stretch range of fabrics from Brisbane Moss, a 97% Cotton 3% elastane blend which provides maximum comfort and mobility. We currently offer a range colours as part of our on our website but for a small surcharge we can offer customers greater choice. We also use the finest buffalo horn buttons, a YKK zip and our luxury shirting fabrics for the pocket interiors pockets.Handmade In England
Like all our British made clothing, our Chino Shorts are handmade individually to order at our Suffolk factory in England by experienced British tailors and seamstresses who have a real passion for making the finest quality chino shorts money can buy that will last wash after wash.Measure Your Waist
When buying our luxury chino shorts, always measure your own waist as sizes do vary from brand to brand. We cut our chinos to size while other brands in the industry use vanity sizing where the trousers can actually measure a 38" waist but have a 36" label inside. The safest way is to measure yourself and you will get the perfect fit.Frequently asked questions relating to our Chino Shorts
Q. What are Chinos?
A. Chinos are Casual Cotton based trousers made popular by military use.Q. How do I Iron my Chino Shorts?
A. Our Chinos should be ironed at the Cotton Setting on the iron. As they are considered a casual garment we do not recommend putting a crease down the frontQ. What are the wash instructions for your chino Shorts?
A. Our Chino Shorts should be washed at 30 degrees. We always recommend separating colours before washingQ. What Material are your Chino Shorts Made from?
A: Luxury 97% cotton, 3% Elastane drill fabric, machine washable Elastane gives extra stretch for maximum comfortQ. What shoes are worn with Chino Shorts?
A: The beauty of Chino Shorts is their flexibility. Whilst they can partner casual sandals in a beach environment they also work well with loafers or deck shoes in more urban environments. Arguments rage over socks but generally they are worn without.Q. What should I wear with Chino Shorts?
A. Chino Shorts partner perfectly with a long sleeve Linen shirt with sleeves worn down or rolled up.Shop Chino Shorts
