Sunday, February 1, 2009

The Invention Of The Board Short

By James McFadden

Beach wear has seen consistent use of board shorts by everyone. They are also used in other sports and even in homes and casual getups. Similar to bermudas, they are often slight baggy, seamless and very comfortable.

Countries with warm climate have seen a rise in the number of people wearing board shorts. This is due to them being comfortable in such weather, as they are airy and cool. That is also why water sports swear by their use, allowing fast drying shorts.

These knee length shorts are not just used in surfing or as swimming trunks. Other sports are seeing a growing use, such as in fight sports like in mixed martial arts. These activities usually require flexibility and ease of movement from their attire.

Some of the common features of this clothing wear are waist ties that are adjustable. The comfort fly also comes with easy washing of the shorts. As they are mostly worn by surfers, board shorts normally spot colorful designs that catch the eye.

These popular surfer shorts also allow water sports enthusiasts to avoid friction based injuries. Many of them are laced with durable water repellant to effect this. It is another reason why they are known to dry fast, and used widely in paddling and canoeing.

Materials that are widely used in producing board shorts include polyester supersuede and Todos Twill. Polyester supersuede is fast becoming the choice material for most brands and makers due to their low cost and quality.

There is little surprise with most surfers' choice of brands in Billabong, Hurley and Roxy. These are all reputable companies with designs for both men and women. There is also a market for plus size individuals who enjoy the comfortable shorts.

Board shorts are now widely available through the Internet. The low overhead allows them to be sold at much more attractive prices than in retail stores. This has continued to contribute to their increasing popularity and use. - 16083

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