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red recycled SEAQUAL polyester Baywatch lifeguard swim shorts

Classic Recycled Swim Shorts

£88.00

Men's recycled swim shorts made in the UK from SEAQUAL® yarn, produced from plastic waste recovered from our oceans and beaches. Lightweight, quick drying and built for the water, these sustainable swim shorts are available in five colours.

ColourRed
Size Guide
If you are between sizes we recommend sizing up for a more relaxed fit.

Size | Waist | GTIN
S | 28-30" | 5061104381377
M | 32-34" | 5061104381384
L | 36-38" | 5061104381391
XL | 40-42" | 5061104381407
Description

Experience ultimate comfort with these luxuriously soft swim shorts, designed to hit mid thigh for a stylish and versatile fit. Featuring a breathable mesh lining, elasticated waist with drawstring cord, and three practical mesh pockets. Crafted from fast drying brushed recycled polyester, they perform equally well lounging poolside or in the water.

Available in Blue, Light Blue, Peacock Blue, Neon Yellow and Red.

Composition & Materials

Each pair is made from 70% SEAQUAL® yarn recovered from ocean waste and 30% rPET from recycled plastic bottles.

  • 100% recycled polyester (incl. sewing threads)
  • Recycled polyester & natural rubber elastics
  • 100% SEAQUAL® (recycled polyester) mesh liner
  • Recycled polyester with silicone tip drawstring
  • 'Kicking Ass' logo in recycled polyester thread
  • Made in the UK
Care

Always rinse after use, avoid wringing, best dried flat.
30°C delicate cycle or hand wash with warm water.
Do not bleach, do not tumble dry, do not iron, do not dry clean.

Avoid hot tubs!
Hot tubs are extremely hard on your swim shorts, the bromine and extreme temperatures will fade and damage the fabric faster than anything else.

Learn more about SEAQUAL® and how ocean plastic becomes swimwear

Men wearing blue Rolf Skeldon sustainable SEAQUAL swim shorts standing on a beach with waves and sunset.

Plastic pollution is a serious threat to marine life and the communities that depend on healthy oceans. By choosing swim shorts made from recovered ocean plastic, you're directly helping to preserve our seas for future generations.

Questions people ask before buying

Where are these swim shorts made?
Made in Plymouth, UK, in small production runs by a single manufacturer we work with directly.

What fabric are they made from?
70% SEAQUAL yarn produced from plastic waste recovered from our oceans and beaches, and 30% rPET from recycled plastic bottles. Every fibre is recycled. None from virgin petroleum.

Are they suitable for swimming?
Yes. They are designed as everyday swim shorts for sea, pool, and everything in between. Quick drying, lightweight, and built to handle salt water, chlorine, and sun exposure without degrading.

Why do they cost more than supermarket swim shorts?
Because they are made in Britain in smaller quantities using certified recycled ocean plastic rather than cheap virgin polyester. The fabric costs more. The manufacturing costs more. The price reflects that honestly.

How long will they last?
A pair bought this summer should still be worth packing next summer and the one after that. The SEAQUAL fabric improves with wear rather than degrading.

Are they an alternative to Patagonia, Finisterre, or Orlebar Brown swim shorts?
Yes. Rolf Skeldon swim shorts are made in the UK from certified recycled ocean plastic at a price point between the high street and premium designer brands.

Who are they for?
Men who want well made swim shorts rather than fast fashion. People trying to buy fewer, better things. Anyone who wants recycled ocean plastic swimwear that is actually made in Britain.

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