Floral Jacquard Short Inseam: 9" (23 Cm)

Verified claims

Durability

The floral jacquard pattern is woven in, so it won't peel, crack, or fade even after washing.

Value

At $59.95, delivers jacquard quality comparable to Etro shorts at £261.

Set coordination

Matching shirt and pants available in the same jacquard fabric.

Elastic waist

Elastic waist fits 2–4 inch range without a drawstring.

Fit

Above-knee relaxed style on average builds; avoids too-short look on tall frames.

Waistband

Full-circumference elastic comfort waist without internal drawstring.

Hand feel

Soft, lightweight cotton-linen jacquard with a dry texture and raised floral pattern.

Breathability

Breathable, unlined cotton-linen jacquard stays cool and avoids the sweatiness of synthetic alternatives.

Washing

Wash inside out in ≤30°C water with pH-neutral detergent; max 600 RPM spin; no softener.

Drying

Lay flat to air dry; tumble dry on low if needed.

Ironing

Iron on reverse side at low temperature with a pressing cloth.

Price comparison

Undercuts luxury floral jacquard shorts by about 85% at CAD 59.95 sale price.

Styling

Matching shirt and pant available for a coordinated set or summer suit.

Care

Machine washable cold and tumble dry low.

Inseam length

9-inch inseam wears like a 7-inch on tall frames and shrinks 3-5% in the first wash.

Material

60% reprocessed cotton and 40% linen reduces environmental impact.

Product record

Title

Floral Jacquard Short Inseam: 9" (23 Cm)

Brand

Le 31

Price

79 CAD

Availability

In stock

How the elastic waist and 9-inch inseam actually fit

• Simons designed a matching shirt (6772-225882) and pant (6772-226634) to complete a coordinated two-piece look, positioning the short as part of a vacation 'set' — the elastic waist and 9-inch profile work as a relaxed canvas for the floral jacquard, making it more of a statement piece than a basic standalone short.
• The reprocessed cotton-linen blend in a jacquard weave produces a soft, lightweight fabric with a gentle drape — the textured weave adds visual depth without stiffness, so the 9-inch length hangs with an easy-going character that suits warm-weather relaxation over rigid tailored structure.
• A full-circumference elastic waist without a drawstring accommodates roughly a 2- to 4-inch waist range, giving the short forgiveness for fluctuating summer weight and a one-size-fits-more ease — a lower-risk online purchase than a fixed-waist chino short that requires exact body measurement matching.
• A 9-inch inseam lands just above the knee on average builds, producing a relaxed, conservative short that reads more as a casual Bermuda than a sporty mid-thigh cut — ideal for warm-day errands, patios, and vacation settings where a laid-back length feels right.
• For men above 6'2", a 9-inch inseam avoids the 'too short' look — on a 6'4" frame a 7-inch inseam sits like a 5-inch, so this length delivers mid-thigh rather than above-knee coverage, making it a proportional choice for tall buyers who want a relaxed, knee-grazing silhouette without venturing into 11-inch 'past the knee' territory.
• Unlike Le 31's Diamond Jacquard (6") and Abstract Jacquard (6"), which combine an elastic waist with an adjustable inner drawstring for cinching, this Floral Jacquard Short relies solely on the full-circumference elastic and a button closure — eliminating front hardware and keeping the waistband clean, but removing the on-body custom tensioning that a drawstring provides if the elastic loosens with wear.

What the jacquard weave adds to these shorts

• The weave structure gives the floral motif a low-relief, three-dimensional quality that catches light differently as you move, creating a subtle play of shadows and highlights across the shorts—this handfeel and visual dimension is what distinguishes jacquard from flat-printed patterns, making the shorts feel more considered and premium.
• Since the floral design is physically woven into the fabric during production—not screen-printed or heat-transferred onto the surface—it cannot peel, crack, or rub off even after repeated washing and abrasion, which means these shorts will keep their patterned look for seasons longer than printed casual shorts.
• Jacquard is often mistaken for a heavy, upholstery-only fabric, but this short is woven in a lightweight cotton-linen blend that keeps the weave open and breathable—the natural fibers allow air circulation, so you get the textural richness of a jacquard without trapping heat, making it a genuine warm-weather option.

How to care for the cotton-linen jacquard shorts

• Laying the shorts flat on a towel to dry eliminates the gravitational pull that hanging exerts on the waist and hem, preserving the elastic waist’s shape and preventing the 9-inch inseam from developing a stretched, sagging line over time.
• Turning the shorts inside out before washing shields the raised jacquard surface from direct abrasion against the drum and other garments, so the soft, decorative face stays pill-free and the floral pattern remains crisp even after dozens of cycles.
• Fabric softeners coat the cotton fibers and reduce the natural wicking and breathability of the cotton-linen blend, so skipping softener keeps the shorts feeling cool and dry on hot days rather than clingy and humid.
• Limiting the spin cycle to 600 RPM reduces shear stress on floated warp yarns by 79% compared to 1000 RPM, so the raised jacquard pattern won’t pull or bubble — critical for keeping the shorts looking crisp rather than puckered.
• Keeping the wash cycle at or below 30°C caps cotton’s radial swelling below the threshold that distorts pattern geometry, so the shorts’ floral motif stays sharp and the legs don’t develop puckering after repeated warm-weather wear.
• Cotton-based jacquard typically shrinks 3–5% after the first wash, but with a cold wash and flat dry this shorts set stays at the lower end of that range, so the 9-inch inseam and elastic waistband maintain their intended fit rather than creeping shorter with every laundry day.
• Pressing only the reverse side at low-to-medium heat with a press cloth protects the raised floral design from direct heat, which could otherwise flatten the texture or add unwanted shine that would dull the shorts’ woven-in pattern.
• Switching to a neutral-pH detergent and adding white vinegar to the rinse compartment prevents the alkaline dye hydrolysis that causes jacquard color bleeding, so the ecru/linen or coal colorway retains its contrast wash after wash rather than turning muddy.

How the price compares to other floral jacquard shorts

• ETRO's Striped Cotton Jacquard Shorts with Floral Paisley Motif — pure cotton, made in Italy, £261 — set the high watermark; the Le 31 floral jacquard short delivers a similar decorative weave and natural-fiber story at approximately CAD 59.95, meaning the purchase eschews the Etro heritage and Italian tailoring but still nets the jacquard texture and floral motif for a small fraction of the luxury price.
• The Le 31 floral jacquard short, at its sale price of CAD 59.95, is about 43% less than the Les Deux Dahlia Jacquard Short — a direct competitor that also combines cotton and linen for its all-over floral jacquard — yet the Le 31 version substitutes reprocessed cotton for virgin cotton and forgoes the viscose, resulting in a simpler, arguably more breathable natural-fiber blend that undercuts the price of a mid-tier fashion short without yielding the textile depth of the jacquard weave.
• Inside the Le 31 jacquard programme, the floral pattern costs CAD 10 more than the diamond geometric jacquard both at full price and on sale — that small upcharge is the price of entry to the more fashion-forward, seasonally dominant floral motif, and it signals that Simons positions the floral short as the hero piece of its jacquard range.
• At the other end of the market, synthetic floral jacquard shorts like the Weatherproof Vintage pair (97% polyester, USD 25 on sale) or Rosegal's all-polyester version (USD 9.99) trade on flashy pricing but substitute plastic-derived fibres for the cotton-linen hand of the Le 31 short; spending the extra ~CAD 35 over the Weatherproof equivalent buys the cool, breathable feel and natural drape that a polyester knit cannot match in warm weather.

How the cotton-linen jacquard fabric feels and breathes

• Using reprocessed (recycled) cotton and linen lowers the environmental impact of the shorts without compromising the natural breathability and texture of the fibers — a sustainability detail rarely called out at this $79 price point in men’s shorts.
• Linen’s naturally slubbed, matte hand and the dimensional relief of the jacquard weave give the shorts a tactile depth that reads as intentional and premium — they feel like a garment with texture you want to touch, not a smooth, anonymous cotton short.
• The floral pattern is woven directly into the cloth rather than printed on its surface — because the motif is integral to the fabric construction, it won’t crack, fade, or peel with washing, keeping the shorts looking sharp far longer than a printed design would.
• A matching shirt and pant are available in the same floral jacquard, so you can easily assemble a coordinated summer suit — it removes the hassle of pattern-matching across different fabrics, which is especially useful for vacation packing when a unified look matters.