Rockford
£29.99
Rockford are your relaxed-fit 5" classic swim shorts for regular outdoor swims and pool use. Made with a fully recycled main fabric and an above-the-knee cut for ultimate swim freedom.
- Comfortable swim shorts for year-round swims
- Above-the-knee fit for full freedom of movement
- Quick drying material with mesh liner and pockets
- Made with 100% recycled outer fabric
Lightweight, packable and quick drying - Rockford are ideal to roll up small in your bag ready for spontaneous mid-hike tarn dips. The thigh length cut means maximum freedom of movement while swimming with plenty of coverage to wear them in and out of the water. Wear them all day at the beach or out on the paddleboard. Mesh lining gives comfort and support, with mesh-lined pockets and drainage holes to help them dry fast. An elasticated waist with drawcord ensures they stay firmly in place while swimming or doing paddlesports and a velcro rear pocket keeps small items secure.
Simple, classic shorts for any type of swim. See you in the water!
Features
Product overview
- 100% recycled polyester outer fabric
- Quick drying
- 5" inseam
- Internal mesh liner
- Mesh lined hand pockets
- Elasticated waistband with drawcord
- Rear pocket with velcro closure and drainage holes
- 3-year Alpine Bond
Technical details
Construction
Outer: 100% recycled polyester
Lining: 100% polyester mesh
Inseam: 5"
Outseam: 16" on size medium
Weight
125g (size M)
Sustainability and Product Care
Product care
Washing instructions
Wash: 30 ̊C, delicate cycle at or hand wash with lukewarm water.
Dry: Line dry or tumble dry on low heat.
Iron: Use a cool iron.
Use a technical wash product (like Nikwax Tech Wash or Grangers Performance Wash) or pure soap. DO NOT use detergent, fabric conditioners or softeners. Rinse thoroughly in clean water.
Repairs
We have dedicated Repair Stations in our stores and we're fully equipped to breathe new life into your old kit. This includes spare parts, patches, new zips and wash and reproofing of your down and waterproofs. Pop into any store or contact us online for more info.
Alpine Bond
If one of our products doesn't meet your expectations upon delivery, or if during its lifetime it doesn't live up to the demands placed on it, please return it to us for repair, replacement or refund. Find out more about our Alpine Bond.
Sustainability
Recycled materials
Rockford uses a 100% recycled polyester outer fabric, made from post-industrial sources. This uses any leftover stuff from polyester production and fabric scraps from the cutting process and remakes it into brand new polyester fabric.
Where it's made
Our products are made in the best factories in the world. We know the factories personally and they have all signed up to our Code of Ethics in our supply chain. This includes the Ethical Trading Initiative base code, fair pay, safe working environments, no child labour, no modern slavery, no bribery or corruption, no materials from conflict zones and humane farming methods.
All our factories sign up to our Code of Conduct. Find out where we make our product by visiting our Factories of Alpkit factory zone.
Reducing our carbon footprint
We are carbon neutral under PAS2060 and offset our Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 operations and transport emissions. We recognise that offsetting is not part of the solution but a point to pass through on a journey to Net Zero. Carbon Neutral is just a step in that journey.
We have joined the Science Based Targets Initiative which sets independent targets for us to achieve to do our bit to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Our targets are to halve our Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025 based on 2018 base year and reduce our total carbon intensity by 15% every year to achieve genuine net zero by 2050.
End of life
When your partnership with this product is over send it back to us and we will pass it on to someone that needs it through our Continuum Project.
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*on standard orders to mainland UK. Bikes and oversize items are subject to normal shipping costs.
Next Day deliveries will be shipped same day if you place your order before 2pm Monday - Friday.
If you are not happy or have changed your mind, you can return your unused product within 123 days of placing the order for a refund.
Simply return it to us, free of charge, with all the original packaging.
Men's shorts size guide
| Size chart | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
| Waist (in.) | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 |
| Waist (cm) | 71 | 76 | 81 | 86 | 91 | 97 |
| EU | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 |
| US | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 |
How to measure
This size chart indicates the body measurements our garments are designed to fit. Measure yourself as described below and use the size chart to find your size.
Waist
Measure around your waist at the narrowest point.
Fit Guide
Tight
Close fitting designed to conform to your body.
Slim
Slim and slightly contoured but not form fitting.
Regular
A comfortable fit that's not too tight, nor too loose.
Relaxed
A looser fit with a bit more space but not too baggy.