Choose between Swim Shorts, Swim Trunks, and Board Shorts: Which Option for Which Occasion?
Shorts, swimsuit, or under-shorts — which should you choose?
Three garments for covering the awra, three very different uses. We help you make the right choice based on your activity.
The 3 options explained
Swim shorts
Versatile · Beach · Water sports · Everyday
Swim shorts are the most versatile solution for covering your awra. Designed in a lightweight, quick-drying fabric, they move easily from the beach to sports to a trip into town. Their cut falls below the knee to ensure full coverage of a man's awra.
Ideal for outdoor activities — surfing, paddleboarding, beach volleyball, swimming in the sea or a lake. The fabric resists salt water and sun.
The swimsuit
Performance · Pool · Swimming · Chlorine-resistant
The Awrah swimsuit is designed specifically for swimming and the pool. Its hydrodynamic cut hugs the body to offer maximum freedom of movement in the water, while covering your awra from the navel to below the knee.
Made from a chlorine-resistant fabric, it keeps its properties even after dozens of pool sessions. It's the ideal choice for regular swimmers.
The under-shorts
Modesty · To wear under shorts · Discreet · Universal
The under-shorts are the ideal solution for adding extra coverage under any swim shorts or sports shorts. They are worn directly against the skin, under a shorter garment, to ensure the awra is covered in all circumstances.
Especially useful if you already have shorts you like to wear but that don't cover enough. The under-shorts adapt to any style without being seen.
Quick comparison
| Criterion | 🏄 Swim shorts | 🏊 Swimsuit | 🩱 Under-shorts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach / sea | ✓ Ideal | ~ Possible | ~ With shorts |
| Public pool | ~ Depending on the pool | ✓ Ideal | ~ With a swimsuit |
| Indoor sports | ~ Possible | ✗ Not well suited | ✓ Ideal |
| Chlorine resistance | ~ Average | ✓ Excellent | ✓ Good |
| Versatility | ✓ Very versatile | ✗ Specialized | ✓ Very versatile |
| Covers the awra | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes (combined) |
Which occasion → which choice?
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Family beach dayVaried activities, seawater, sand, sun — you need a versatile garment that stays comfortable all day.→ Awrah swim shorts
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Regular swimming sessions at the poolChlorine, intense movement, performance — you need technical gear designed for swimming.→ Awrah swimsuit
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Indoor sports or runningYou have sports shorts you like, but they don't cover your awra enough.→ Awrah under-shorts + your shorts
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Surfing, paddleboarding, water sportsMaximum freedom of movement, saltwater resistance, relaxed style.→ Awrah swim shorts
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Mixed activities (beach + sport + stroll)You want one garment for the whole day, from the sea to the terrace.→ Awrah hybrid swim shorts
Find your ideal garment
Swim shorts, swimsuits & under-shorts — designed to cover your awra without compromising on style.