Panelled-Pocket Short — Wool/Hemp/Silk Twill

Our panelled-pocket short is cut from a woven twill blend of wool, hemp, and silk from Lanificio Bottoli, an Italian woolen mill founded in 1861, that is part of its eco-friendly, undyed collection.

The undyed fabric reads as a two-tone twill. The taupe wool yarns stand alone, whereas the hemp and silk yarns are twisted together to create a two-ply, off-white yarn.

We dyed the shorts in our natural indigo vat, which creates brighter blues on the hemp yarns and a duller, grayish blue on wool and silk yarns due to indigo's greater affinity for cellulose fibers. The end result is a textured blue with highs and lows.

Note that slight variations in color may occur among dye lots and are attendant to the natural dye process.

- button fly

- mid-rise with a 7” inseam

- made in USA of Italian fabric (Lanificio Bottoli)

- garment dyed by hand in NYC

- pre-shrunk

- self: 46% wool / 30% hemp / 24% silk (300 gsm)

- lining (inner yoke & pockets): 100% cotton herringbone

- lining (inner waistband): 100% cotton twill

- corozo buttons

- dyed with indigo (indigofera tinctoria)

View our Info & Process and Glossary pages for more information on natural dyes.

- hand wash only in warm water with a pH neutral detergent / hang or lay flat to dry / iron low as needed

- do not bleach

- unevenness in dye uptake and gradations of hues are beautiful, distinctive, and intrinsic to the natural dye process

- naturally dyed clothing may transfer color before the first wash or two; until then, avoid contact with light colored objects and surfaces

View our pages on Care and Features for more information.