Hast and the swim shorts dilemma
At Hast, we are rewriting the history of menswear by offering the modern man a simple yet demanding vision of clothing. By bringing together awareness, passion and craftsmanship around his wardrobe, we include only iconic pieces that stand the test of time. After the reference shirt, we turned our attention to the entire gentleman's wardrobe, and the swim shorts were no exception.
Considering our environmental and social commitments, it is worth noting that the challenge was considerable. Indeed, most swim shorts on the market are made from synthetic materials because of their intended use and the properties required. For our part, we wanted to limit the use of these more polluting materials, which is why we developed innovative blends for our first models:
- Available in yellow and white as well as green and white, our seersucker swim shorts are made with 25% cotton. Quite rare for this type of piece, this puckered fabric catches the light beautifully and gives it the look of shorts. Once dry, you can easily wear them away from the beach or pool without looking like a lifeguard.
- In their blue wide-striped or white and blue striped versions, our first swim shorts even contain half natural fibres; with a blend of 55% cotton / 45% polyamide for the first and 50% cotton / 50% polyamide for the second. What is more, all are made in Portugal and feature refined finishes: a buttoned welt back pocket, a rubber tip to prevent the drawstring from fraying, an inner mesh lining, a mid-thigh regular fit and a matching pocket square.
The 100% recycled swim shorts, or our swim shorts 2.0
Since launching the swim shorts presented earlier, we have raised our standards for eco-responsibility even further. Our aim was therefore clear: to create exceptional clothes using only natural or recycled materials. As you can imagine, this was no easy task for swim shorts, but we redoubled our efforts and ingenuity to find a more durable alternative.
Gentlemen, we have the honour and pride of presenting our latest swim shorts: the very first made from 100% recycled material.
All the yarns used to weave it are recycled (including the mesh). Contrary to popular belief, they are fortunately no less strong. The icing on the cake: the materials we sourced are Seaqual® certified, guaranteeing that they are sourced from ocean waste (fishing nets, plastic bottles and other delights collected from the oceans).
It was one of the major challenges of this spring-summer 2023 collection, and we are pleased to have found an alternative to polyamide / polyester, allowing us to offer a 100% natural or recycled range.
To combine the useful with the enjoyable, we developed these swim shorts in an exclusive Hast green and ecru striped, subtly retro pattern, while retaining the hallmarks of our previous versions. Here you will find the details that won over our customers on earlier models: a buttoned welt back pocket, a cotton drawstring finished with a rubber tip, an inner mesh lining, a comfortable regular fit and a complimentary matching pocket square. Like its predecessors, it is made in Portugal, a guarantee of proximity and quality.
Needless to say, these swim shorts will accompany you on all your summer escapes. And unlike boxer shorts or other swim bermudas, you can easily wear them out and about after taking a dip. For a stroll through the market, an ice cream at the end of the day or a visit to a beach restaurant, simply pull a t-shirt or a Supima cotton polo shirt over your swim shorts for an effortlessly elegant look.
How to care for your swim shorts?
To keep your swim shorts intact for as long as possible, we recommend simply hand-washing them in cold water, followed by air-drying away from sunlight to preserve the colours.
Our swim shorts take the plunge
As well as looking great, these new swim shorts symbolise our commitment to more conscious and responsible fashion. Recycled material sourced from marine waste, European production, reliable and durable finishes, timeless design and everlasting appeal: the entire Hast philosophy is distilled into this decidedly swim-focused accessory. Like the other pieces in our wardrobe, it combines rigour, craftsmanship and quality to offer you an icon worthy and honest piece. In our view, that is all you need to take a dip.
