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Knowledge Cotton Apparel Lightweight organic cotton shorts "fig loose poplin elastic waist string shorts light feather gray"

€48 €80 -40%
Colour · Beige
Size

Choose your size

We strongly recommend you take one size up from your usual size. This piece runs small.

In the photos, Guillaume is 182 cm tall and wears size M

Size guide
Size equivalents
US size 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
FR size 36 36-38 38 38-40 40 40-42 42 42-44 44 44-46 46
Size XS XS-S S S-M M M-L L L-XL XL XL-XXL XXL

Free returns & exchanges · 30 days to send it back to us

At your door Thursday 12/11 · free delivery on orders over €150 Free returns & exchanges · 30 days to send it back to us Loyalty programme · 5% of the amount paid added to your credit Excellent on Trustpilot · 4.8/5, 2,993 reviews
This piece in detail +

Good to know

  • The elasticated waistband moves with your stomach after lunch: you stay comfortable all day, with no belt to adjust.
  • The neat look of city shorts with a zip fly, the comfort of weekend shorts.
  • A fine, lightweight organic cotton poplin, nothing added.

Material & feel

Poplin is a tight, fine weave: the fabric is smooth to the touch and stays light on your legs. In 100 % organic cotton, it feels simple and natural, and softly develops character wash after wash.

When to wear them?

From May to September, as soon as the temperature rises. For weekends, holidays and long walks around town in the heat.

Fit & size

The straight leg falls without clinging to your thighs: you can sit at a café terrace or hop on a bike without any pulling.

We strongly recommend you take one size up from your usual size. This piece runs small.

In the photos, Guillaume is 182 cm tall and wears size M

Care guide

Machine wash at 30°C inside out. Iron on high heat (200°C)
Material 100% organic cotton
Country of manufacture India
Fit Straight
Rise Mid-rise
Length Above the knee
Elasticated waist Yes
Pockets Yes
In-store availability +
Lyon 1er
Unavailable
S M L XL
Paris 10ème
Unavailable
S M L XL
Environmental cost +

Calculated using the official French government method (Ecobalyse), across the entire life cycle. The lower the score, the lower the impact.

Official French government logo · Ecobalyse v7 regulatory method.

See calculation details ↗

This garment costs the environment 27% less than a conventional equivalent.

The conventional equivalent is the same garment made from non-organic, non-recycled materials in Asia, as is standard in the industry.

Climate change

6.4 kg CO₂e

4% less

Water used

1,027 L

89% less

Regulatory environmental labelling · calculated with Ecobalyse.

Delivery & returns +

Delivery costs

Free on orders over €150 in France, Belgium, Monaco, Germany, the Netherlands and Austria. Below that, €3 to a pickup point or €5 for home delivery. See other countries.

Delivery time

Estimated delivery: Thursday 12/11. We do our best to meet this date, but it may still change slightly. Sold and shipped by WeDressFair.

Returns & exchanges

Free returns & exchanges

You have 30 days from receipt to try on your items at home, at your own pace.

Not right for you?

Returns are free: we refund you to your payment method as soon as your parcel has been processed.

Wrong size?

Request another size from your account: the exchange is free, including the return and the new delivery.

How does it work?

In your account, click "Return or exchange", then download your label: there's nothing to pay.

How to make an exchange

Loyalty programme

Every order placed with your account earns you 5% of the amount paid in credit. It's added automatically at the end of the return period, then applied on the payment page of your next order. It never expires. Find out more.

Our commitments for this piece

  • 100% sustainable materials

    100% organic cotton.

  • Vegan

    No animal-derived materials.

  • Verified workshops

    We have checked the documents provided by Knowledge Cotton Apparel about its production workshops and the materials used, against the criteria in our charter.

Our charter & our method

Our method

01

We seek out

We look for brands whose approach actually holds up, not the ones with the best marketing.

02

We analyse

We ask for workshop names, compositions and labels, along with the proof to back them up.

03

We validate

Without proof, a brand doesn't make it into our catalogue. It's the one rule that's non-negotiable.

Our selection charter · 3 pillars

01

Respect for people

  • All brands share the names of their partner workshops with us.
  • All of them commit to respecting the fundamental principles of the International Labour Organization.
  • When they manufacture in high-risk countries, we ask for additional guarantees and labels.
02

Care for the planet

  • 100% of the clothes we select are made from at least 90% organic, vegan, recycled or natural materials.
  • All brands give us proof, with labels and certifications: GOTS, OCS, Oeko-Tex, Bluesign…
03

Integrity and values

  • At least 75% of collections must be eco-friendly.
  • All of them commit to always doing better, never worse just to produce more.
View the full charter ↗

What our customers say

4.8 / 5
★★★★★ ★★★★★
12 verified reviews
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4★ 2
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2★ 0
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Review summarybased on 12 reviews

This style wins people over with its elegant fit, lightness and exceptional comfort. True to the photos, it's a quality classic, practical and well cut. Tip: if in doubt, go for the size up for a perfect fit. An essential approved by our customers.

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Kostia M.
Verified purchase
June 2026
★★★★★ ★★★★★ Size M · Navy blue

Light and fairly comfortable.

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Antoine D.
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June 2026
★★★★★ ★★★★★ Size L · Navy blue

Good quality and comfortable!

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Grégoire L.
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June 2026
★★★★★ ★★★★★ Size M · Navy blue

Very good product, light and comfortable to wear.

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Alexandre T.
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June 2026
★★★★★ ★★★★★ Size L · Navy blue

The inner drawstring is really handy

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Michelle A.
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June 2026
★★★★★ ★★★★★ Size L · Navy blue

Just like the photos

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Pierrick T.
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May 2026
★★★★★ ★★★★★ Size XL · Beige

Very good

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Knowledge Cotton Apparel

// The brand

Knowledge Cotton Apparel

A Danish pioneer for more than 50 years, Knowledge Cotton Apparel puts sustainable innovation at the heart of its wardrobe. It uses only certified materials (GOTS, GRS) and is committed to full transparency, from the organic fibre to the finished garment.

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