Short shorts are great and all but sometimes you want something with a little more coverage. Something you can feel totally at ease and yourself in, whether you’re out hiking a trail, digging a veg patch or swept up in the whirlwind of life. Enter the Gibson shorts from KAVU. Made from organic cotton with a touch of stretch for easy movement and a relaxed, comfortable fit, they’re easy to wear and look good enough for city as well as trail life. Yet details like an elasticated waistband and integrated webbing belt give it outdoor heritage and practicality. When the days stretch out, you want to do the same. The Gibson shorts are perfect for that – with no fear of flashing.
Women’s shorts designed for activity and adventure
Made from organic cotton blend fabric (98% organic cotton, 2% spandex)
Elasticated waist with internal KAVU webbing belt
Button closure fly
Deep hand pockets at the front; stylized utility patch pockets at the back
Travel-friendly
Midrise
Relaxed fit
7” in-seam for greater coverage and ease of movement
98% Organic Cotton
2% Spandex
Measurements refer to body size, not garment dimensions
Metric (cm)
XS
Small
Medium
Large
XL
UK Size
8
10
12
14
16
US Size
4
6
8
10
12
Bust
83.8 - 86.4
88.9 - 91.4
94 - 96.5
99.1 - 102
104 - 107
Arm Length
73.7 - 76.2
76.2 - 78.7
78.7 - 81.3
81.3 - 83.8
83.8 - 86.4
Natural Waist
63.5 - 66
68.6 - 71.1
73.7 - 76.2
78.7 - 81.3
83.8 - 86.4
Hips
88.9 - 91.4
94 - 96.5
99.1 - 102
104 - 107
109 - 112
Inches
XS
Small
Medium
Large
XL
UK Size
8
10
12
14
16
US Size
4
6
8
10
12
Bust
33-34
35-36
37-38
39-40
41-42
Arm Length
29-30
30-31
31-32
32-33
33-34
Natural Waist
25-26
27-28
29-30
31-32
33-34
Hips
35-36
37-38
39-40
41-42
43-44
Bust: Measure around the fullest part of the bust. This measurement is taken above the band of your bra, and may not be the same as your bra size.
Arm Length: (A) Measure from the center back of collar to the end of shoulder. (B) Then to elbow. (C) Then down to wrist.
Natural Waist:Measure the smallest part of the waist. The natural waist is below the rib cage and usually above the bellybutton.
Hips: Measure all the way around your body at the fullest part of your hips.
Ethically Sourced Materials : This product is made with organic cotton
Now here’s an origin story for you. Back in the early nineties, fishing boat skipper Barry Barr was fed up with wearing cheap trucker caps that got snatched off his head in storms, never to be seen again. He decided to make a super-durable cap that wouldn’t blow off whatever the weather, and he did it by stitching the webbing material from a Teva sandal all the way around the crown. Turned out his ‘Strapcap’ was a hit, and KAVU was born.
From humble beginnings flogging Strapcaps out of the boot of his car in Seattle, Barry’s since expanded to produce a whole array of durable outdoor kit with a laid-back, van-lifer vibe. The KAVU range takes in everything from sling bags to swim shorts, and while they’re serious about producing great gear that’s made to last, they’re also not afraid to have a laugh. Their prints are bold, playful, and in some cases so loud that they’ll take some considerable chutzpah to carry off – but that’s what makes them so much fun.
And if you’re wondering about the name, KAVU is an aviation acronym that stands for ‘klear above, visibility unlimited’. It means it’s a perfect day for an adventure.
