Recycled-shell shorts
POLO RALPH LAUREN's shorts release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.
Tagged at $128, quality lands at 70/100, comfort at 70/100, and sustainability at 80/100 for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · POLO RALPH LAUREN
- Category · Shorts
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Quality Analysis 70/100
These sporty shorts, crafted from crisp, breezy recycled-shell, are designed for a relaxed fit and are machine washable, suggesting practical everyday wear. While the recycled polyester offers a sustainable choice, the "lightweight, non-stretchy fabric" and lack of specific seam or hardware details mean we can't fully assess their long-term resilience.
Comfort Assessment 70/100
These sporty shorts offer a relaxed fit and an elasticated waist for comfortable wear, while the breezy recycled-shell fabric ensures a light feel. However, the non-stretchy fabric might limit some movement.
Sustainability Impact 80/100
These sporty shorts are a great choice, crafted from 100% recycled polyester shell, which helps reduce waste and conserve resources.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
| Size | Waist | Leg Opening | Rise | Inside Leg | Hip |
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| xx small | 64 cm | 64 cm | 28 cm | 8.5 cm | 100 cm |
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Garment details
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Editors’ Notes: Polo Ralph Lauren's Spring '25 doubles down on varsity style - a defining mood of the season at large. These sporty shorts are made from crisp, breezy recycled-shell in a bright royal-blue.
Editors’ Notes: Polo Ralph Lauren's Spring '25 doubles down on varsity style - a defining mood of the season at large. These sporty shorts are made from crisp, breezy recycled-shell in a bright royal-blue.
Size & Fit: Fits true to size, take your normal size Mid-rise, intended for a relaxed fit Elasticated at the waist for a comfortable fit Lightweight, non-stretchy fabric Model is 180cm/ 5'11" and is wearing a size Small Model measurements: Bust: 86cm/ 34" Waist: 65cm/ 25.5" Hip: 90cm/ 35.5" View size guide
Details & Care: Royal-blue recycled-shell Pull on 100% recycled polyester Machine wash Designer color: Blue Saturn
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