Custom Swim Shorts. Design Your Own Board Shorts.

Product Description

Custom swim shorts are a great way to show off your own designs and artwork in a variety of new settings. Whether you’ve planned a weekend on the beach, pool or fantastic trips abroad, make sure you take your own personalized style with you wherever you go. Design your own swim shorts with a positively cheerful, vacation-ready design or more minimalist color-block pattern. Made from a breathable, waterproof material, these swim shorts are designed with an elasticated waistband, functional drawstring and side seam pockets. Wholesale discounts are available with no minimum orders.

Size Chart

Measure Yourself To Find The Right Size

You can then use the conversion size chart below to find the best fit based on your measurements.

Measure around your natural waistline - which is the soft squidgy part just under your ribs.

Measure around the fullest part (across buttocks).

Size	Waist	Hips
XXS	69-72cm 27.1-28.3"	88-91cm 34.6-35.8"
XS	73-76cm 28.7-29.9"	92-95cm 36.2-37.4"
S	77-80cm 30.3-31.4"	96-99cm 37.7-38.9"
M	81-84cm 31.8-33"	100-103cm 39.3-40.5"
L	85-88cm 33.4-34.6"	104-107cm 40.9-42.1"
XL	89-92cm 35-36.2"	108-111cm 42.5-43.7"
2XL	93-96cm 36.6-37.7"	112-115cm 44-45.2"
3XL	97-100cm 38.1-39.3"	116-119cm 45.6-46.8"
4XL	101-104cm 39.7-40.9"	120-123cm 47.2-48.4"

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Care instructions

Wash at 86°F, low tumble dry heat, hang to dry, do not wring, low heat iron.

How it works

Upload your design

We automatically apply your design to the product you selected

Make it perfect

Use our smart tools to get it exactly right and select the finishing options

Preview & checkout

Confirm your designs with our 3D previews and checkout with confidence

1-2 Days Production

Sit back and relax. Your product is on its way!

We offer discounts

We offer discounts on all our products, including bulk, quantity and student discounts. Enjoy great deals whether you're a small business, designer, or student.

Volume discount New	Wholesale	Students
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Design Your Own swim Shorts

Custom Swim Shorts

Custom swim shorts are not just for swimming. They are 100% waterproof and can be used for other water sports, so design a pair of custom surf shorts for riding the waves in style. You've just cruised on the waves and fancy a beach ball game... With its handy side pockets, breathable texture and comfortable mesh lining, your custom printed swim shorts are easily up to the task. Maybe you prefer the quiet life? Printed beach shorts are great for lounging around and soaking up the sun without concern about getting a little splashed. When you design your own swim shorts, you can have any use in mind.

Your label, your brand

Want to build your Fashion brand? Then add your label to your custom swim shorts, and have your brand name or logo added to the finished garment.

Custom swim shorts are the perfect way to show off your designs and artwork on a new, versatile canvas. From laps in the pool to chill time at the seaside, these custom surf shorts are ideal. They're 100% waterproof, breathable and fast-drying to help you stay fresh after a swim, lightweight and comfortable with side seam pockets if you want to lounge around on the beach. Design your own swim shorts in a range of sizes from 2XS to 4XL for the next level in wardrobe customization. Whatever your vibe for the day, our shorts are an easy swimwear staple, especially with their durable mesh lining. Color-drenched, coolly simple or retro geometric – create your own swim shorts in a style that suits you.

Print guidelines & finishing

Print Guideline

What's the best resolution to print in?

We print at 200dpi, which is a good combination of quality and file weight. Ideally, your image should be scaled to 100% at 200dpi; this means that no resizing of your file occurs, preventing any interpolation. Our design interface will have a quality marker next to the design that you have uploaded, this will change color using a traffic light system and display a message. The message will let you know if the resolution is too low or if you have a good quality image.
How will my image scale?

When you upload your design our system will automatically scale it to fit your chosen fabric dimensions. In the ‘Product Image’ tab, the displayed dimensions under ‘Print Size’ will show the dimensions of the piece of fabric that you are ordering. For image/design dimensions you need to see the ‘Images & Text Tools’ tab. You can see and edit the dimensions of the image under the quality information next to the thumbnail.
Which color model should I choose? RGB or CMYK?

We advise providing images in the RGB color space. Specifically using the sRGB image profile, to achieve best color results. What does this mean? In your editing software, choose RGB as the working space and assign the image profile as sRGB (full name sRGB IEC61966-2.1)
Maximum dimensions

For most of our fabrics there is no limit on the length of the fabric that you can order. We have a preview design window set up to 10 yds max to visualize the print, but that's not a print limit. If you'd like to order more, increase the quantity (x2 for 20 yds or x4 for 40 yds for e.g.) and then you can order as much as you'd like, with a built in automatic volume discount too. The maximum print width of each fabric can be found on the individual fabric pages or in our design interface.
Do I need to incorporate white space within my design if I want a border or some cutting space?

Yes, that might help you! Always incorporate any extra space or borders into your purchased fabric size. We trim squarely around fabric samples and fabric prints, leaving approximately 0.2" white space. Cutting neatly on the line has an additional fee.
What is crocking and why might it occur?

Crocking, which is fading along the creases, often after washing or heavy use, occurs when you digitally print on natural fabrics - more so when dark or dense colors are used. It can be minimized by using a cool hand wash instead of machine washing as the tumbling of the machine is the main cause of this. To avoid entirely, we would advise using a poly fabric.
Why do the colors appear lighter on organic fabrics?

Our organic fabrics do not have any coatings that the non-organic fabrics have. This means the ink absorbs into the fibers, reducing the color strength slightly (by approx. -40%). For super strong colors we recommend a non-organic natural fabric.

Do you print on fabric a customer supplies?

Unfortunately not; we like to test meticulously so that we know what gets the best results on our fabrics, and our facilities cater perfectly to them. We do however print sublimation transfer paper to order, and if you have access to a heat press you can press your own fabrics easily.
Should I save my file as a TIFF or JPEG?

For multi-coloured or very detailed files we recommend using a tiff format, but they must be flattened. For simple colors and low detail files, a jpeg is fine.
What is the situation with material shrinkage?

Just like many fabric printing processes, there is the potential for shrinkage. Depending on the fabric, please expect and allow between 2-8% shrinkage which you need to plan for in your dimensions. This percentage can vary from print run to print run and between fabrics, so we would advise to order a little more material than you require for your project.
Can I print on both sides of the fabric?

We do not offer printing on both sides of the fabric, as a lot of our fabrics are semi-transparent. As the customer, you can consider the effect of printing on both sides one of our fabrics and contact us, and we will get back to you if it's feasible.
Can I order labels in another fabric? Will you cut them like you do with the normal fabric labels?

At the moment no, our labels are all printed on the same satin fabric. We may introduce more in the future, but for now, this is the best choice. The labels are all cut the same way. You can order the fabric of your choice and make the labels yourself, but we do not cut different fabric into label format.
How is your fabric printing eco-friendly?

With environmental consciousness in mind, our fabrics are all printed using completely water-based inks. This means no chemicals or solvents are used. Our heat fixing procedure fixes the colors and prints, avoiding the downsides of steaming, such as excess or contaminated water returning into the waste system. We have one facility where we conduct all the printing, production and fulfillment.
Why are there slight color differences between my orders?

We work at improving our color profiles all the time. Though rare, it may happen that from one print run to another, and there could be slight color differences, this is normal and part of the process when we are constantly improving. It is extremely unlikely that there will be a huge difference (like orange instead of red for example). Please bear in mind such color variations can be intensified from fabric to fabric due to the varying grains and textures of the fabric. This is due to the construction of the materials as well as the print methods that have to be altered slightly for more delicate, natural textiles.

Sizing For Hemming And Shrinkage

We have a full Cut & Sew service here at Contrado, and are able to hem your fabric prints for a small additional charge. We create a small one- or two-fold hem that typically uses 0.2" to 0.75" (5-20mm) of material, depending on the thickness of the fabric. So, for example, if you want a finished piece of fabric that measures 39.37" x 39.37", you will need to order a size of 39.96" x 39.96" to allow for the hem (on top of that please also allow for shrinkage of min 2%). The thicker the fabric, the bigger the hem will be. You can choose to have your prints hemmed with either Black or White thread. On our silk and other light woven fabrics, one hemmed edge will be straight (vertically down the roll) and the other will be slightly rippled. The hemming material allowances are as follows and you need to make your print bigger to accommodate the hem:

Light Fabrics (0.59oz-2.95oz): For silks and other light fabrics, we use 0.24" - 0.32" / 6mm-8mm in the hem (2 fold), so overall width/height will be minus 0.48"-0.56""/ 12-16mm
Medium Fabrics (2.98oz-5.90oz): For medium-weight fabrics that fray, we use 0.5 - 0.75" / 15-20mm in the hem (2 fold) so overall width/height will be minus 1.4" - 1.6" / 35-40mm
Stiff/Heavy/No-fray fabrics: we use 0.5 - 0.75" / 15-20mm in the hem (1 fold) so overall width/height will be minus 1.5" / 35-40mm

All of these measurements are approximate and can vary. Including with shrinkage, it can mean a fairly significant difference to ordered dimensions, so please plan your print accordingly. Depending on how open the weave is, our fabric can shrink anywhere from 2% to 8% with the average being 2.5%.

How Would you Like the Edge?

We have four finishing options for your fabric order:

As it comes. We cut around your image, leaving a simply scissor cut, perhaps uneven white fabric border.
Hem with thread. We can hem your fabric with a choice of black or white thread. Please allow 1-2 days additional production time. See below for information on how hemming affects the size of your print. We offer an overlock hem, as well as a folded hem (one or two fold depending on the fabric) however not all fabrics are suited to both hem types. If you can see both options, it means both are suitable, and you will be able to choose whichever you prefer.
Cut on the line. We will cut neatly on the edge of your design. This means that if you have a border around your design we will cut around that border, if your design takes the whole space of the fabric, then we will neatly cut around the edge of that image. Please be aware, when we cut along the line, we have to cut against the grain of the fabric. This is the standard procedure for fabric cutting. This means that with some fabrics, for example, Georgette and Mulmul, which have a slight wave in them, some fraying will occur. This is unavoidable, as the cut follows the grain of the textile.

All of our fabrics are cut manually by hand, with the utmost care and attention. If your fabric has a slightly uneven look on the edges or a touch of fraying, this does not indicate a flaw in the textile. It is not always possible to achieve a perfectly straight cut with certain fabrics, so please do bare this in mind when it comes to your design. If you have any queries or would like to know about our cutting methods in more detail, please get in touch and we will be more than happy to discuss them with you.

Please note: As we make everything by hand, all sizes may vary slightly.

For further information about our fabrics see our FAQs.

FAQ

Are these swim shorts form fitting?

They are not, no. These swim shorts are looser fitting than swimming trunks would be, and are made from a breathable waterproof fabric rather than a lycra. There is a lining, in the form of mesh net briefs, on the inside of your custom swim shorts however the shorts themselves will not be tight fitting, and allow for movement.

If these are waterproof, will I get too warm?

These custom swim shorts are not only waterproof, but are also very breathable. This means that although they stop water getting in, they still allow for perspiration to evaporate out, making sure that you keep cool.

Can I wash my swim shorts?

You can wash your printed beach shorts on a standard 30° wash for easy care. They can even be tumble dried on a low heat, and ironed (again on a low heat) if you feel the need. As these swim shorts are made from a breathable waterproof fabric, they are very quick drying so we would recommend drying flat.

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Product Description

Size Chart

Measure Yourself To Find The Right Size

Conversion size chart

Care instructions

How it works

Upload your design

Make it perfect

Preview & checkout

1-2 Days Production

How our pricing works

We offer discounts

Delivery time & costs

Custom Swim Shorts for Men

From $78.00

Explore our

Help

Design Your Own swim Shorts

Custom Swim Shorts

Your label, your brand

Print Guideline

What's the best resolution to print in?

How will my image scale?

Which color model should I choose? RGB or CMYK?

Maximum dimensions

Do I need to incorporate white space within my design if I want a border or some cutting space?

What is crocking and why might it occur?

Why do the colors appear lighter on organic fabrics?

Do you print on fabric a customer supplies?

Should I save my file as a TIFF or JPEG?

What is the situation with material shrinkage?

Can I print on both sides of the fabric?

Can I order labels in another fabric? Will you cut them like you do with the normal fabric labels?

How is your fabric printing eco-friendly?

Why are there slight color differences between my orders?

Sizing For Hemming And Shrinkage

How Would you Like the Edge?

Are these swim shorts form fitting?

If these are waterproof, will I get too warm?

Can I wash my swim shorts?

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