Lacoste
3" Stretch Cotton Trunk
The Lacoste 3" Stretch Cotton Trunk is a fitted, low-rise men's underwear trunk made of soft stretch cotton jersey with a double-layered front panel and a 7.5 cm (3") inseam that ends on the upper thigh. It features a wide elastic waistband with a centered LACOSTE wordmark and thin contrast top stripe, plus an allover print of small repeating crocodile logos; a contoured front pouch seam, center back seam and narrow folded leg hems complete the construction. It is intended as everyday underwear worn under clothing, and is machine washable per standard cotton jersey care.
- Material
- Soft, stretch cotton jersey
- Gender
- male
- Style
- casual, minimal, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Underwear & Socks > Underwear
Specifications
Lacoste stretch cotton trunk underwear with a soft jersey feel and elastic waist.
Elastic waist, soft stretch cotton jersey, double-layered front, 3-inch inseam.
- Material
- Soft, stretch cotton jersey
- Secondary
- elastane
- Style
- casual, minimal, classic
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Underwear & Socks > Underwear
Additional Attributes
- elastic waistband
- soft stretch cotton jersey
- double-layered front
- 3-inch (7.5 cm) inseam
- trunk silhouette
- short-leg cut
- pull-on style
- cotton-rich stretch fabric
- Lacoste branded
Product Insights
3" Stretch Cotton Trunk Waist sizing runs S 30–31 in, M 33–35 in, L 36–38 in and XL 39–42 in, with Lacoste advising the smaller size when between two. The body fabric is a light-to-midweight 95% cotton / 5% elastane jersey that is soft and breathable for everyday wear. Care instructions are restrictive: machine wash at 30°C on a very gentle setting, do not bleach, do not tumble dry, lay flat or line dry, and do not dry-clean. The main tradeoff is coverage versus low-profile fit: the low-rise, 3-inch leg keeps fabric out of the way under slim clothing but leaves more thigh exposed and can migrate. Lacoste states that underwear cannot be returned, exchanged or refunded.
Verified claims
- sizing
- Waist sizing runs S 30–31 in, M 33–35 in, L 36–38 in and XL 39–42 in, with Lacoste advising the smaller size when between two.
- fit
- The trunk is a low-rise, fitted cut with a 3-inch (7.5 cm) inseam that ends high on the thigh.
- sizing
- Do not size down to compensate for the short inseam: a smaller waist does not add leg length, and an overstretched leg opening is more likely to migrate.
- comfort
- The body fabric is a light-to-midweight 95% cotton / 5% elastane jersey that is soft and breathable for everyday wear.
- comfort
- The double-layered front adds support and opacity, but that extra layer can retain more heat than a single-layer front.
- construction
- The front is a closed double-layered pouch with no functional fly.
- construction
- The waistband is a branded elastic band made of 78% polyester, 13% elastane and 9% polyamide, chosen for snap-back and logo retention.
- construction
- Leg openings have narrow folded-over hems with visible stitching, and the rear has a center back seam that shapes the seat.
- material
- The 5% elastane gives the cotton jersey stretch and elastic recovery, helping it move with the body and return toward shape instead of bagging out like pure cotton.
- material
- Stretch alone cannot fix a poorly fitting pattern; if the seat bags or the legs ride up, the cut is part of the issue.
- care
- Care instructions are restrictive: machine wash at 30°C on a very gentle setting, do not bleach, do not tumble dry, lay flat or line dry, and do not dry-clean.
- care
- Ironing guidance is restrictive and inconsistent across the supplied care lists: one allows low iron up to 110°C, while another says do not iron or press.
- styling
- The trunk is styled with an all-over small crocodile logo print and a contrasting branded waistband, with Patterned Green as the depicted default, Patterned Blue as an alternate print, and solid Navy/Midnight Blue as the quiet option.
- styling
- Navy/Midnight Blue is the only solid colourway; the two patterned options are more decorative and may show through thin summer fabrics.
- use
- The 3-inch cut suits everyday wear, short shorts and low-impact movement; it offers less coverage and may ride up during high-intensity workouts or longer runs.
- value
- Every size and colourway is priced at 25 CAD, with no upcharge for XL or patterned options.
- variant
- All four sizes are stocked in all three colourways, so fit need not be traded for pattern.
- tradeoff
- The main tradeoff is coverage versus low-profile fit: the low-rise, 3-inch leg keeps fabric out of the way under slim clothing but leaves more thigh exposed and can migrate.
- warning
- Lacoste states that underwear cannot be returned, exchanged or refunded.
Product record
- Title
- 3" Stretch Cotton Trunk
- Brand
- Lacoste
- Price
- 25 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 12 sourcesUses
Everyday wear with soft stretch and freedom of movement
Lacoste's 3-inch trunk is made of soft, stretch cotton jersey with an elastic waist and a double-layered front, making it an option for everyday wear. Brand copy describes the stretch fabric as offering support without limiting movement, with a cut meant to stay comfortable in all circumstances.[1,2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| 3" Stretch Cotton Trunk: Choose this if you want a low-rise, fitted cotton trunk with a short inseam of 7.5 cm (3 inches), made from soft stretch cotton jersey (95% cotton, 5% elastane) with a double-layered front and a wide elastic waistband bearing the Lacoste wordmark. It comes in Patterned Green, Patterned Blue, and Navy/Midnight Blue colorways, each in sizes small through extra large, with patterned options featuring an all-over small crocodile logo print. Brand care guidance for its stretch cotton trunks calls for line drying rather than tumble drying, so this pick suits shoppers who don't mind that routine.[1,2,3,4] | 3" Striped-Band Stretch Trunk Cotton: Choose this if you want short, soft cotton-blend trunks: they are made of soft jersey in a 95% cotton, 5% spandex blend with a 3-inch inseam and a low to mid-rise fitted silhouette, double layered at the front with a contoured front pouch seam. The elastic navy waistband has uninterrupted red and white stripes with a white LACOSTE wordmark and a small embroidered crocodile on the left thigh, and one reviewer reports a great fit, describing the trunks as comfortable, soft, and stretchy with a band that does not double over. They come in Grey in sizes medium, large, and extra large, though sizing guidance from the brand (drawn from a similar stretch cotton trunks page) suggests choosing the smaller size if you fall between two.[5,6,7,8,9] | 3" Retro Striped-Waist Trunk Cotton: Choose this if you want a low-rise trunk worn on the hips with short, square-cut legs ending above mid-thigh, made of stretch cotton jersey (95% cotton, 5% elastane) that the retailer describes as very comfortable, with a double-layered front and contoured pouch. It suits shoppers drawn to a retro look, thanks to the navy elastic waistband with red and white stripes, centered LACOSTE wordmark, and embroidered crocodile logo. It comes in White and Navy/Midnight Blue in sizes small to large; note that the comfort description is the merchant's own wording, not an independent verdict.[10,11,12] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front view of a pair of fitted trunks worn by a male model; elastic branded waistband at the top, solid main fabric with repeating small logo motifs, visible front pouch seam and leg hems.
- Overall garment shapeFitted boxer-trunk silhouette with short leg length ending on upper thighs, straight horizontal leg hems, and a contoured front pouch seam.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.52 · w 0.64 · h 0.28 (high) - WaistbandWide elastic waistband in a darker color with a thin lighter top edge trim and a centered large wordmark.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.47 · w 0.64 · h 0.06 (high) - Waistband text“LACOSTE”
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.48 · w 0.22 · h 0.05 (high) - Allover small logosRepeated small white crocodile-like motifs printed across the front and sides of the trunks in a regular scattered pattern.
3 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.56 · w 0.10 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.45 · y 0.60 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.58 · w 0.10 · h 0.07 (high) - Front pouch stitchingVertical and curved seam lines form a contoured front pouch visible on the front center of the trunks.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.56 · w 0.22 · h 0.16 (high) - Leg hemsNarrow folded-over hem at each leg opening with visible stitching.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.72 · w 0.64 · h 0.05 (high)
Other
Cropped studio shot of a male model from neck to mid-thigh against a plain light background with even studio lighting and soft shadows.
- Model framingImage shows a male torso and upper legs cropped above the chin and mid-thigh; arms hang at the sides and are partially visible.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.00 · w 0.90 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingEven, high-key studio lighting on a plain light gray to white background with soft shadowing beneath the model.
- Image qualitySharp, high-resolution image with clear detail on fabric texture and seams.
Colors
muted blue-gray· main fabricnavy· waistbandwhite· waistband text and small logos- Overall garment shapeFitted boxer-trunk silhouette with short leg length ending on upper thighs, straight horizontal leg hems, and a contoured front pouch seam.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a male model wearing low-rise fitted trunks with an elastic waistband; trunks show an all-over small white repeating crocodile logo pattern and a contrasting dark waistband with a thin white top stripe.
- Silhouette and fitRear view of low-rise, mid-thigh length fitted trunks with a straight horizontal waistband and close body contouring across the seat and upper thighs.
1 region
x 0.13 · y 0.52 · w 0.74 · h 0.41 (high) - Waistband constructionWide elastic waistband in a dark navy shade with a thin white stripe along the top edge; waistband contrasts with the trunk body color.
1 region
x 0.19 · y 0.47 · w 0.62 · h 0.07 (high) - Body fabric patternAll-over small repeating white crocodile logo motif arranged in offset rows across the trunk body.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.56 · w 0.60 · h 0.28 (high) - Leg hemNarrow folded hem at the leg openings with visible topstitching matching the trunk color.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.79 · w 0.64 · h 0.08 (high) - Center back seamVertical center back seam visible where the two rear panels meet just above the seat.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.58 · w 0.06 · h 0.22 (high)
Other
Studio rear-shot on a plain light background showing the model from shoulders to mid-thigh; even soft lighting with subtle shadows; image tightly cropped at the top of the shoulders and wrists.
- Shot compositionRear-facing male model centered in frame from shoulders to mid-thigh, photographed against a uniform light gray to white background.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft, even studio lighting producing gentle highlights on the shoulders and subtle downward shadowing around the lower back and legs.
- Crop and framingImage is cropped slightly above the head and at the mid-thigh; both hands and forearms are visible at the sides and partially cropped at the bottom.
- Image qualityHigh resolution with clear texture detail on skin and fabric; no visible motion blur or compression artifacts.
Colors
muted slate green· trunk bodydark navy· waistbandwhite· logo prints and waistband stripe- Silhouette and fitRear view of low-rise, mid-thigh length fitted trunks with a straight horizontal waistband and close body contouring across the seat and upper thighs.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Lacoste
Men's 3-Pack Stretch Cotton Trunks
Variants
12 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4623773 | 3" Stretch Cotton Trunk - Patterned Green - Small | CA$25.00 | Yes |
| 4623774 | 3" Stretch Cotton Trunk - Patterned Green - Medium | CA$25.00 | Yes |
| 4623775 | 3" Stretch Cotton Trunk - Patterned Green - Large | CA$25.00 | Yes |
| 4623776 | 3" Stretch Cotton Trunk - Patterned Green - X-Large | CA$25.00 | Yes |
| 4838638 | 3" Stretch Cotton Trunk - Navy/midnight Blue - Small | CA$25.00 | Yes |
| 4838639 | 3" Stretch Cotton Trunk - Navy/midnight Blue - Medium | CA$25.00 | Yes |
| 4838640 | 3" Stretch Cotton Trunk - Navy/midnight Blue - Large | CA$25.00 | Yes |
| 4838641 | 3" Stretch Cotton Trunk - Navy/midnight Blue - X-Large | CA$25.00 | Yes |
| 4719183 | 3" Stretch Cotton Trunk - Patterned Blue - Small | CA$25.00 | Yes |
| 4719184 | 3" Stretch Cotton Trunk - Patterned Blue - Medium | CA$25.00 | Yes |
| 4719185 | 3" Stretch Cotton Trunk - Patterned Blue - Large | CA$25.00 | Yes |
| 4719186 | 3" Stretch Cotton Trunk - Patterned Blue - X-Large | CA$25.00 | Yes |