Men's knitted shorts are great casual wear used for relaxing or sleeping or as a regular wear. The everyday summer shorts are easy to mix and match for a range of outfits. Knitted shorts are very comfortable and available in wide range of knitted fabrics, colors, styles and designs. Shorts are shortened version of trousers, covering the upper part of the legs or more, but not covering the entire length of the leg and can be used either as outer or undergarment.

Why are knitted shorts popular?
Knitted shorts are popular category of clothing for men because of the following:

• Fashionable
• Practical, cool, light weight
• Comfortable and allows for wide range of movement

Types of Knitted Shorts
There are various types of shorts. Some of the popular men's knitted shorts are as follows:

• Boxer shorts: Shorts mainly used as male innerwear.
  
  
• Track shorts: These shorts provide maximum freedom of movement in sports activities and the length is until only the upper thigh. Track shorts are usually made from Nylon. Since 1980s when ADIDAS sponsored the 1980 Olympic Games, ADIDAS nylon track shorts are considered fashion items.
  
  
• Walking shorts: These shorts are knee length shorts intended for casual wear in warm weather. These shorts have pockets and waist loops for a belt.
  
  
• Cut-offs: Cut offs are usually the trousers and jeans which are cut off above the knee. This cut does not have a finished look as the fabric is left to fray.
  
  
• Board shorts: The board shorts are meant to be worn in beaches. These are designed as combination of shorts and a bathing suit as they are made of a material that can get wet.
  
  
• Bermuda shorts: A knee-length shorts, very popular as a casual wear.
  
  
• Cargo shorts Shorts with many pockets, similar to cargo pants, except they are around knee-length.

Materials used to make knitted shorts4

• Cotton
• Spandex
• Nylon
• Jersey
• Polyester

Styles of knitted shorts
Knitted shorts are available in wide variety of designs and patterns and colors. There are stripes or checks or printed shorts. Plain shorts are also popular. Most shorts have side pockets with elastic drawstring waist. To give a formal look, some shorts are available with a ribbed waistband with loops for a belt and they either have a zippered fly or buttoned fly opening. The yarns used to make shorts are finely rib-knit for a comfortable fabric that won't fade or lose its shape, even with frequent washing. The drawstring waist shorts adds comfort to the hip style. There are decorative stitching along the waist and down the sides. There are shorts with contrast striping and logos. Pair with a white tee or matching tank top, the shorts really give a cool and casual look.