Othersea
Laid Back Pinstripe Boxer Short
The Laid Back Pinstripe Boxer Short by Othersea is a women's loose-fit short made from 100% organic cotton double gauze. It features a brown pinstripe pattern, an elastic waistband, and a 3-inch (8 cm) inseam. A matching top is sold separately.
- Material
- 100% organic cotton double gauze
- Gender
- male
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Color
Size
Specifications
Loose-fit boxer shorts made from organic cotton double gauze with an elastic waistband and pinstripe pattern.
Organic cotton double gauze fabric, loose fit, elastic waistband, 3-inch inseam, pinstripe pattern.
- Material
- 100% organic cotton double gauze
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit
- Occasion
- loungewear, casual
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Additional Attributes
- 100% organic cotton double gauze
- loose fit
- elastic waistband
- 3-inch inseam
- pinstripe pattern
- Othersea Quebec collection
- matching top sold separately
Product Insights
The Laid Back Pinstripe Boxer Short by Othersea is a handmade, 100% organic cotton double gauze beach cover-up from Quebec City’s all-female team, featuring a crinkly texture that softens with each wash and a pinstripe pattern for dressing up from beach to dinner. Its two-layer construction justifies a $124 price over single-layer alternatives, but the design—a loose boxer cut with a 3-inch inseam, elastic-only waistband, and no quick-dry or inner lining—absorbs water and stays heavy, making it ideal for lounging rather than active swimming.
- Fabric
30% lighter, breathable, and crinkly texture that softens with washing
Why this is supported
Double gauze fabric is approximately 30% lighter than standard cotton, as reported by
a weight reduction of approximately 30%
runliglobal.comAdditionally, the fabric's two-layer structure makes it breathable and opaque. As described by Loom & Fiber:
Cotton double gauze is a lightweight, breathable cotton fabric, composed of two thin layers of loosely woven gauze fabric sewn (tacked) together invisibly.
loomandfiber.comThey further note that
The two-layered structure renders it curiously opaque with its weight, and its open weave allows air to pass freely.
loomandfiber.comThe fabric is intentionally crinkly and becomes softer with each wash, as stated by Good Fabric:
Double gauze fabric is designed to have a crinkly texture, adding a whole lot of character to your summer wardrobe.
goodfabric.co.ukand
As if double gauze wasn’t dreamy enough, it becomes even softer after washing.
goodfabric.co.uk- Limitations
Absorbs water, stays heavy when wet; no inner lining or brief
Why this is supported
The shorts' limitations are confirmed in the Q&A:
it will absorb water and stay heavy when wet
Does the organic cotton double gauze fabric have any water resistance or quick-dry properties, or will it stay heavy when wet?Additionally,
these shorts do not have an inner mesh lining or built-in brief
Is there an inner mesh lining or brief built into these shorts?- Value
Two-layer construction justifies $124 vs $70 for single-layer alternatives
Why this is supported
Double gauze uses two layers of fine cotton basted together, roughly doubling the material and processing steps. This structural cost driver explains the $124 price compared to a single-layer organic cotton short like the Edge Experience Olbia at
$70.00
edgeexperience.ca.
Catalog compared the Othersea shorts to two similar organic cotton shorts: Edge Experience Olbia ($70 CAD) and General Sleep Camilla ($47 CAD). A deep research source explains that
the $54 gap to Othersea's $124 is attributable to the double gauze construction (roughly twice the fabric and processing of single-layer gauze) and to the Vision program's lower-impact processing criteria
How the price compares to similar organic cotton shorts — edge_experience_olbia_short_70_cad. Another source confirms that
the $77 CAD premium for Othersea reflects Quebec production, double gauze, and Vision certification
How the price compares to similar organic cotton shorts — general_sleep_camilla_boxer_shorts_47_cad. Additionally, Othersea states that all pieces are
handmade
otherseabikini.comin their Quebec City atelier, and they describe themselves as a
slow-fashion swimwear company
ca.pinterest.comusing
eco-friendly and certified materials
otherseabikini.com. These factors collectively justify the price premium over comparable products.
- Construction
No drawstring or inner mesh; elastic-only waistband.
Why this is supported
The waistband
does not include a drawstring.
Does the elastic waistband include a drawstring for adjustable fit?The shorts
do not have an inner mesh lining or built-in brief.
Is there an inner mesh lining or brief built into these shorts?, so fit relies on elastic stretch alone.
- Fit
3-inch inseam loose boxer cut for beach lounging, not active swimming.
Why this is supported
The shorts feature a
Fit ample de style «Boxer» short.
otherseabikini.comsilhouette, a 3-inch inseam, and are
designed as a casual beach short or cover-up, not for active swimming.
Is this product intended for active swimming or more as a beach cover-up / casual short?- Intended use
Designed as a casual beach cover-up, not for active swimming.
Why this is supported
The merchant's Q&A confirms the product is explicitly not designed for swimming. The fabric
does not have water resistance or quick-dry properties
Does the organic cotton double gauze fabric have any water resistance or quick-dry properties, or will it stay heavy when wet?and the short is described as
designed as a casual beach short or cover-up, not for active swimming
Is this product intended for active swimming or more as a beach cover-up / casual short?. Additionally, it lacks typical swim-trunk features such as an inner mesh lining or drawstring. When wet,
it will absorb water and stay heavy when wet, similar to regular cotton
Does the organic cotton double gauze fabric have any water resistance or quick-dry properties, or will it stay heavy when wet?.
- Versatility
Pinstripe pattern allows dressing up from beach to casual dinner.
Why this is supported
The pinstripe borrows from tailoring, adding polish that enables dressing up. Othersea's design context places these shorts in a vacation wardrobe:
Un short coupe boxer à rayures qui sent les vacances et le sel marin.
otherseabikini.com. An official answer confirms they are
This is designed as a casual beach short or cover-up, not for active swimming.
Is this product intended for active swimming or more as a beach cover-up / casual short?, so they double as a beach-to-dinner garment when styled with a linen shirt.
- Silhouette
Inseam and stripes create leg-lengthening and vintage beach style.
Why this is supported
The 3-inch inseam and vertical pinstripes produce a leg-lengthening effect. The loose boxer cut, described as
Fit ample de style «Boxer» short.
otherseabikini.com, evokes a vintage beach style. These proportions flatter when paired with flat sandals or a half-tucked shirt.
- Craftsmanship
Handmade in Quebec City by an 11-person all-female team.
Why this is supported
Othersea's 11-person team is entirely female, as stated by the brand:
11 employees: A 100% female team.
otherseabikini.comEvery piece is handmade in the Quebec City atelier above their boutique-café. The brand explains:
Upstairs in the shop is where all our pieces are handmade.
otherseabikini.comThe operation was founded in 2016 by Jojo and Marlo with a focus on sustainability and local craftsmanship, and it operates as a slow-fashion label with 27 retail partners across Canada.
- Materials
100% organic cotton double gauze; brand line features eco-certified materials.
Why this is supported
The brand documents that its entire line uses eco-friendly and certified materials:
All made from eco-friendly and certified materials.
otherseabikini.comThe double gauze fabric in this short traces its origins to Japanese mills. As noted,
The brilliant minds at Kokka Fabrics, a leading Japanese textile manufacturer, are often credited with popularizing double gauze in the 1980s.
northshorecrafts.comThe shorts are made from 100% organic cotton double gauze. A sourcing report notes that
Double gauze comprises two fine layers of cotton gauze basted together, yielding a crinkled, highly breathable fabric that is more opaque and softer than single-layer gauze
How the price compares to similar organic cotton shorts — organic_cotton_double_gauze_construction. Another source indicates that
double gauze fabrics have a lower density than standard cotton fabrics, resulting in a weight reduction of approximately 30%
runliglobal.com. Additionally, the fabric is designed to improve over time:
it becomes even softer after washing
goodfabric.co.uk.
- Design
Loose boxer cut with 3-inch inseam, designed for vacation relaxation.
Why this is supported
Othersea markets this short explicitly as vacation wear:
Un short coupe boxer à rayures qui sent les vacances et le sel marin.
otherseabikini.comThe fit is described as
Fit ample de style «Boxer» short.
otherseabikini.com, with a 3-inch inseam that reinforces the relaxed, seaside silhouette.
- Use case
Designed as a beach cover-up, not for active swimming — lacks quick-dry and inner lining.
Why this is supported
The shorts are explicitly designed as a beach cover-up. A Q&A response states:
This is designed as a casual beach short or cover-up, not for active swimming
Is this product intended for active swimming or more as a beach cover-up / casual short?. It also confirms that the fabric
does not have water resistance or quick-dry properties
Does the organic cotton double gauze fabric have any water resistance or quick-dry properties, or will it stay heavy when wet?and that the shorts lack
an inner mesh lining
Is there an inner mesh lining or brief built into these shorts?and
a drawstring
Does the elastic waistband include a drawstring for adjustable fit?. Therefore, buyers should not expect swim-specific functionality.
- Crinkle texture
The fabric’s crinkled texture requires no ironing and grows softer with each wash.
Why this is supported
The double gauze's crinkled surface is intentionally designed so that
no ironing is needed
What double gauze cotton means for these shorts — designed_in_crinkle_and_wash_softening. With each wash, the fabric softens and the texture becomes more pronounced. goodfabric.co.uk confirms it
it becomes even softer after washing
goodfabric.co.uk, and the brand's own description adds that
the texture more pronounced with each wash
What double gauze cotton means for these shorts — designed_in_crinkle_and_wash_softening. These sources together verify that the shorts need no ironing and the texture improves with washing.
- Water retention
Double gauze absorbs water and stays heavy when wet, drying like cotton.
Why this is supported
A customer Q&A addresses water resistance, explaining that the fabric
will absorb water and stay heavy when wet, similar to regular cotton
Does the organic cotton double gauze fabric have any water resistance or quick-dry properties, or will it stay heavy when wet?. This indicates a drying time comparable to a standard cotton tee, a tradeoff for the comfort of natural cotton.
- Matching set
Matching top sold separately creates set for lounging and dressing up
Why this is supported
The brand describes the shorts as
Un short coupe boxer à rayures qui sent les vacances et le sel marin.
otherseabikini.com, indicating a vacation vibe. The matching top and shorts share the same pinstripe fabric, forming a coordinated two-piece. The pinstripe's tailoring heritage allows the set to be dressed up with a button-down, while the brown neutral pairs easily with other tops. The top is sold separately, giving the option to buy piecemeal. The set is designed for lounging and cover-up rather than active swimming, so it performs best as dry-land vacation wear.
- Brand story
Handmade in Quebec City by a 100% female team
Why this is supported
The set is handmade in the Quebec City atelier:
Upstairs in the shop is where all our pieces are handmade.
otherseabikini.com. The company has
11 employees: A 100% female team.
otherseabikini.com.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Woman wearing a two-piece brown pinstripe fabric set consisting of a short-sleeve tie-front top and elastic-waist shorts; a small rectangular white fabric label with script text is visible on the shorts' waistband.
- Top styleLoose short-sleeve wrap-style top made from brown fabric with narrow vertical white pinstripes, tied in a central knot at the front creating a deep V neckline and exposed midriff.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.44 (high) - Shorts constructionHigh-rise elastic waistband shorts in the same brown pinstripe fabric; relaxed, slightly flared short legs with visible vertical stripe pattern.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.48 · w 0.68 · h 0.34 (high) - Waist label text“Othersea”
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.52 · w 0.14 · h 0.06 (medium) - Fabric patternEvenly spaced narrow vertical white pinstripes on a brown ground across both top and shorts.
- Visible seams and hemTop and shorts have visible stitched hems and seam lines following the garment edges, visible where fabric folds at the sleeve and short hems.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.74 (medium)
Other
Studio shot of a model against a light neutral background with a distinct cast shadow to the right; model is accessorized and centered in frame.
- Shot compositionFrontal studio portrait cropped at mid-thigh showing the model from slightly above waist to top of head; subject centered with negative space at sides.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.00 · w 0.90 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and shadowPlain light gray or off-white background with a darker cast shadow of the model on the right side of the image.
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.10 · w 0.40 · h 0.80 (high) - Model accessoriesModel wears medium hoop earrings, a chain bracelet on the right wrist, and rings on the right hand.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.64 · w 0.22 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.38 · y 0.02 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (medium) - Hair and makeupModel with center-parted straight hair worn down and natural makeup; face and décolletage evenly lit.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.00 · w 0.44 · h 0.22 (high)
Colors
warm medium brown· main fabric (top and shorts)#4A2D25off-white· pinstripebright white· waistband label- Top styleLoose short-sleeve wrap-style top made from brown fabric with narrow vertical white pinstripes, tied in a central knot at the front creating a deep V neckline and exposed midriff.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a brown vertically pinstriped fabric two-piece garment showing the back of high-waist shorts and the lower portion of a matching top with a gathered waistband.
- Rear shorts silhouetteBrown shorts seen from the back with a short inseam and a straight hem; center back seam visible where the fabric meets between the legs.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.49 · w 0.60 · h 0.41 (high) - Gathered waistbandMatching fabric waistband sits above the shorts with horizontal gathered/ruched detailing across the back.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.33 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Matching top lower backLower portion of a matching top visible above the waistband, made from the same pinstriped fabric and continuing the vertical stripe pattern.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.05 · w 0.70 · h 0.30 (high) - Vertical pinstripe patternThin, regularly spaced vertical light pinstripes running along the length of the fabric on both shorts and top.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.05 · w 0.70 · h 0.85 (high) - Side seamsSide seams visible on the shorts creating a defined outer edge on each side.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.48 · w 0.12 · h 0.40 (medium); x 0.74 · y 0.48 · w 0.12 · h 0.40 (medium) - Hem stitchingVisible single-line stitching along the bottom hem of the shorts.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.82 · w 0.60 · h 0.05 (medium)
Other
Studio shot showing the model from the rear against a plain light background with a visible cast shadow; model's legs and arms partially visible; a bracelet on the left wrist is present.
- Shot compositionFramed to show the back of the garment from mid-shoulder down to mid-thigh, centered horizontally.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and shadowLight neutral background with a soft shadow cast to the right of the model.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.40 · w 0.30 · h 0.50 (high) - Visible skinModel's bare legs and forearms visible below and beside the garment.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.72 · w 0.44 · h 0.27 (high) - Bracelet accessorySilver chain bracelet worn on the model's left wrist, visible at the left edge of the image.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.63 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (high)
Colors
medium brown· fabric (shorts and top)#492D25off-white pinstripe· pinstripes- Rear shorts silhouetteBrown shorts seen from the back with a short inseam and a straight hem; center back seam visible where the fabric meets between the legs.