BOSS
Embroidered Palm Tree Swim Trunk
CA$79.95CA$199.00-60%
In Stock
BOSS by HUGO BOSS Embroidered Palm Tree Swim Trunk is a men's swim trunk in navy/midnight blue with a white embroidered palm tree motif. It is made of quick-drying 100% polyamide with a built-in 100% polyester mesh lining, and features a drawcord-adjustable elastic waist, slit side pockets, and a patch back pocket. The inseam measures 5.5 inches (14 cm).
- Gender
- male
- Style
- casual, activewear, resort
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Color
Navy/Midnight Blue
Size
SMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
Quick-drying swim trunk with embroidered palm tree design and built-in mesh lining.
Quick-drying fabric, built-in mesh lining, drawcord-adjustable elastic waist, slit pockets, patch back pocket.
- Material
- Lining: 100% polyester
- Style
- casual, activewear, resort
- Occasion
- vacation, beach-day
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Additional Attributes
- quick-drying fabric
- built-in mesh lining
- drawcord-adjustable elastic waist
- slit pockets
- patch back pocket
- embroidered palm tree design
- 5.5-inch inseam
- elastic waistband
- lightweight and crisp fabric
Product Insights
BOSS's Embroidered Palm Tree Swim Trunk delivers a luxury resort aesthetic through a densely stitched, raised embroidered palm motif on a soft 100% nylon outer shell, offering a custom fit via an elastic waistband and drawcord (without spandex) and deep but unsecured pockets. The 100% polyester mesh lining ensures ventilation and quick drying, while the nylon's slight give and zero elastane prevent sagging. At a sale price of $79.95 CAD, it rivals printed alternatives while adding embroidery. However, the nylon's poor chlorine resistance requires immediate rinsing after pool use, and the slit pockets lack closures, risking phone loss during swimming.
Verified claims
- Brand motif
- Embroidered palm is a recurring BOSS resort motif.
- Embroidery quality
- Raised, densely stitched embroidery provides a tactile premium texture.
- Value
- At $79.95 CAD sale, it rivals BOSS printed palm shorts in price while adding embroidery.
- Lining
- 100% polyester mesh lining stays dry and ventilated
- Fit adjustment
- Drawcord and elastic waistband provide custom fit without spandex; requires manual tying.
- Fabric give
- Polyamide fabric has slight natural give for added comfort.
- Fabric durability
- Nylon outer is soft but chlorine resistance is poor; daily pool use needs immediate rinsing.
- Resort styling
- Embroidered palm and nylon fabric are part of BOSS's luxury resort design motif.
- Shape retention
- 100% nylon outer with zero elastane prevents sagging over time.
- Chlorine resistance
- Nylon outer feels softer but is less chlorine-resistant than polyester.
- Quick drying
- Polyamide outer and polyester lining combine for fast drying.
- Fabric care
- After use, cold rinse; then hand wash with mild detergent, no fabric softener; shade dry flat.
- Outer fabric
- Outer shell is 100% nylon with no elastane (lining 100% polyester); softer than polyester but less chlorine-resistant.
- Fit & pockets
- Drawcord-adjustable fit; pockets are deep but lack closures for swimming.
- Pocket security
- Slit pockets lack closure; phone may slip out during swimming.
Product record
- Title
- Embroidered Palm Tree Swim Trunk
- Brand
- BOSS
- Price
- 199 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Comfort and practicality of mesh lining
- The liner's 100% polyester construction is hydrophobic, so it sheds water immediately when you exit the pool or ocean; this prevents the heavy, cold, sagging feeling that waterlogged linings can cause against the skin.
- The open-knit mesh lining allows continuous airflow through the groin and inner thighs, which markedly reduces heat and humidity buildup compared to solid compression liners — a decisive comfort advantage for full-day wear in hot weather.
Palm motif as a BOSS signature
- While BOSS's printed palm trunks like the Zen Ombre edition retailed at a lower price point, this embroidered version commands a premium, positioning tactile palm execution as the brand's top-tier resort expression for buyers who value texture over graphic print.
- BOSS consistently returns to palm tree imagery — the Zen Ombre Palm Tree Print Swim Shorts deploy an allover print, while this version uses raised embroidery — confirming the palm as a considered brand resort motif that signals belonging to a broader design language rather than isolated seasonal experimentation.
Fit profile and sizing accuracy
- Because the 100% polyamide body has negligible elastic recovery, the external drawcord is the main mechanism for cinching the waist — unlike stretch-trunks that conform passively, these require you to tie them to your exact comfort, which gives a custom fit but also means they won't self-adjust if you lose a couple of pounds in the water.
Nylon fabric longevity and care
- Laying the trunks flat to dry in indirect light — rather than hanging or machine drying — prevents UV fiber degradation and heat damage that can cause nylon to become brittle and lose shape; even low-heat dryer cycles expose fabric to temperatures that can permanently relax the fibers and shorten the trunk’s usable life.
- Unlike the 80/20 nylon-spandex blend that dominates most swimwear, this trunk’s outer shell is 100% polyamide (nylon) with no elastane — meaning the fiber most susceptible to chlorine, heat, and UV degradation is completely absent, which dramatically reduces the risk of sagging or losing shape over time even with regular pool use.
- Washing by hand with a pH-neutral detergent — not standard enzyme-laden laundry powder — and never using fabric softener preserves the nylon’s surface and color; fabric softener leaves a film that traps odors and accelerates fiber breakdown, while bleach or harsh detergents can permanently weaken the weave.
- Rinsing the trunks in cold water within minutes of leaving the pool or ocean flushes out chlorine, salt, and sunscreen before they can chemically bond to the nylon fibers — research shows that swimwear left sitting wet degrades significantly faster, and this single habit can keep the fabric looking new for multiple seasons.
- Nylon gives these trunks a noticeably softer, more luxurious hand than polyester equivalents, a trade-off reflected in standard swimwear fabric ratings where nylon blends score ‘Poor’ for chlorine resistance while polyester blends score ‘Excellent’; this positions the trunk as a vacation or casual-pool piece rather than a daily training suit.
Value within the BOSS swim lineup
- At 55% off, the trunk lands below the £75 (approx. CAD 130) price tag of BOSS's 3D-logo-embroidery shorts, making a full-face embroidered piece available for near the cost of the brand's most basic printed trunks.
- At full price, this trunk sits above BOSS's logo-embroidered and whale-print swim shorts, which range from £35 to £75 (approx. CAD 60–130) in comparable UK pricing, reflecting the higher manufacturing cost of an all-over embroidered motif rather than a small logo or jersey print.
- Despite the deep discount, this trunk shares the exact same functional DNA as BOSS's higher-priced seersucker swim shorts — mesh lining, drawcord waist, side and back pockets — confirming that the value drop is not a stripped-down version but a clearance of a full-spec piece.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front view of a pair of navy swim trunks with an elastic drawstring waistband, metal-tipped drawcord, side pockets, and a white palm-tree embroidery on the left front thigh.
- Main fabricShorts made from a smooth navy woven fabric with a matte finish visible across the trunk panels.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.52 · w 0.72 · h 0.43 (high) - Elastic waistbandElasticated waistband with stitched channeling visible along the top edge of the shorts.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.44 · w 0.66 · h 0.08 (high) - Drawstring and eyeletsNavy braided drawcord threaded through two metal-reinforced eyelets at the front center, tied in a bow.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.48 · w 0.34 · h 0.13 (high) - Metal aglet tipsShort cylindrical metal aglets on the ends of the drawcord visible at the bow's ends.
2 regions
x 0.43 · y 0.52 · w 0.04 · h 0.04 (medium); x 0.34 · y 0.52 · w 0.04 · h 0.04 (medium) - Side pocket (right)Right-side opening pocket with the model's hand inserted, pocket opening follows the side seam.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.51 · w 0.18 · h 0.31 (high) - Left-front palm tree embroideryWhite embroidered twin palm-tree motif located on the left front thigh area, with visible stitched texture and trunk and frond details.
- Hem and leg openingStraight stitched hem at the leg openings; left and right hems visible and sit above mid-thigh on the model.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.84 · w 0.70 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Image shows a torso-on model wearing the swim trunks against a plain light background; cropped at the model's neck and mid-thigh with soft directional lighting and minimal shadow.
- Model crop and posePhotograph includes the model's bare torso from just below the chin to mid-thigh; model stands slightly angled with one hand in the right pocket and the other relaxed by the side.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingEven, soft studio lighting on a smooth pale gray or off-white background; subtle shadow fall visible on the wall to the model's right.
- Visible tattoosBlack line tattoos visible on the model's upper legs below the shorts; positioned on the skin and not on the product.
2 regions
x 0.27 · y 0.86 · w 0.22 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.51 · y 0.86 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution studio photograph with clear focus and natural color rendering.
Colors
navy· main fabric#222642white· palm-tree embroiderymetallic silver· drawcord aglets- Main fabricShorts made from a smooth navy woven fabric with a matte finish visible across the trunk panels.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a pair of dark navy swim trunks worn by a model; elastic waistband, lightweight crinkled fabric, and a single back patch pocket with a flap are visible.
- View and fitRear-facing view of swim trunks on a male model showing the full back panel from waistband to mid-thigh with a relaxed, straight cut at the leg openings.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.55 · w 0.84 · h 0.35 (high) - WaistbandElastic waistband with multiple narrow horizontal stitched rows around the top of the trunks.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.61 · w 0.76 · h 0.06 (high) - Back pocketSingle square back patch pocket on the right-side of the wearer's back with a top flap closure laying flat against the fabric.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.72 · w 0.18 · h 0.17 (high) - Fabric textureLightweight woven fabric with a subtle crinkled surface and a matte finish consistent across the trunk panels.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.64 · w 0.80 · h 0.28 (high) - Side hem detailSmall side slit at the outer hem visible on the left side of the image creating a short vent.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.84 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Studio shot of a model photographed from behind against a plain light gray background; visible tattoos on the model's arms and legs; soft even lighting with minimal shadow.
- Background and lightingUniform light gray background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal directional shadowing.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model tattoosMultiple black line tattoos visible on both arms and the back of the legs; tattoos appear as fine-line black ink designs.
3 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.08 · w 0.30 · h 0.74 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.10 · w 0.30 · h 0.72 (high); x 0.40 · y 0.86 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (medium) - Crop and framingImage is framed from the top of the shoulders down to mid-thigh, cropping off the model's head above the nose and lower legs below mid-thigh.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the trunks and model with clear detail; no visible text or branding in the frame.
Colors
navy· shorts body#21253D- View and fitRear-facing view of swim trunks on a male model showing the full back panel from waistband to mid-thigh with a relaxed, straight cut at the leg openings.
Documents & Data
Q&A
4 answered- Does the fabric have any stretch or is it completely rigid?
- The fabric is 100% polyamide (nylon) with a polyester lining — it has a slight natural give but is not stretchy like spandex. It's designed to hold its shape without elastic recovery.
- How deep are the slit pockets—can they securely hold a phone while swimming?
- The slit pockets are a typical depth of around 5-6 inches, which can hold most phones, but they lack a closure (zip or Velcro), so the phone may slip out during active swimming. We recommend a waterproof pouch for secure storage.
- Is the embroidered palm tree raised or flat against the fabric, and is it likely to fray over time?
- The palm tree is embroidered, so it sits slightly raised against the fabric. BOSS embroidery is typically high-quality and densely stitched, so it resists fraying well under normal use.
- Is the quick-drying fabric chlorine-resistant for regular pool use?
- Polyamide (nylon) is moderately chlorine-resistant but will degrade faster than polyester with frequent pool exposure. Rinsing after use and avoiding prolonged chlorine contact extends the life of the trunks.