{"product_id":"the-pleat-standard-mens-cargo-shorts","title":"The Pleat Standard | Pleated Cargo Shorts for Men, Knee Length","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pleat is a decision about volume. Flat-front shorts lie about the body; pleated shorts tell the truth about how fabric should move when a man sits, walks and carries something. The permanent tatting holds each fold through a wash cycle and a summer of wear, so the structure is built in rather than pressed in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cut is deliberately loose through the thigh and stops at the knee, which is the proportion that keeps a cargo short from reading as gym wear. An elastic waist with a drawstring removes the one measurement most men guess wrong, and it lets the same pair move between a seated studio day and a long walk without a belt biting in. Polyester at this weave resists creasing, dries quickly and holds colour far better than cotton twill after repeated laundering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack keeps it quiet. There is no logo, no cargo flap where a flap does not belong, no contrast stitching asking for attention. What remains is a pleated column of fabric with a clean silhouette, which is what a wardrobe item should be: present, useful, unremarkable in the best sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;margin-top:16px;\"\u003eClothing earns its place by disappearing into the day, not by announcing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr style=\"margin:22px 0;border:0;border-top:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-features\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e✦ Permanent tatting holds the pleat through repeated washing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e✦ Loose, straight leg with a knee-length finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e✦ Elastic waistband with drawstring, no belt required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e✦ Crease-resistant polyester weave that dries quickly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e✦ Deep side pockets set into the pleat line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e✦ Solid black with no visible branding or contrast stitching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e✦ Sizes M through XXL with a 74 to 118 cm length spread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polyester, tatting weave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid rise, elastic with drawstring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose, straight leg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Knee length, 74 to 118 cm by size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e M, L, XL, XXL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Permanent pleats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring and summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Machine wash cold, hang dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Casual, street, relaxed tailoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-applications\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho It Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the short a creative director wears to a studio day where the air conditioning is unreliable, the short a traveller packs because it folds flat and does not crease in a bag, and the short that survives a summer of barbecues without showing it. The pleat gives it enough structure to pass in a restaurant; the elastic waist gives it enough ease to survive a long drive afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does the sizing run?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The waist is elastic with a drawstring, so the sizes overlap comfortably. The length runs 74 cm at M through 118 cm at XXL, measured along the outer leg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Are the pleats permanent?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes. The tatting process sets the folds in the fabric itself, so they survive machine washing and do not need ironing to return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What does the fabric feel like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: A dry, matte polyester with a slight body. It does not cling, does not show sweat the way cotton does, and dries quickly after rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can these be worn to an office?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: In a relaxed workplace, yes. The solid black, knee-length cut and absence of branding read as tailored casual rather than athletic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Do the pockets have closures?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The side pockets are set into the pleat line and open-topped for one-handed access. There is no flap and no zip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will the waistband work without the drawstring?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes, though the elastic alone sits less securely. The drawstring is adjustable and can be knotted short or tucked inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How should they be washed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Cold machine wash, inside out, hang to dry. Avoid a hot dryer, which relaxes the tatting over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the length adjustable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No. The hem is finished at knee length. A tailor can shorten it, but the pleat line continues to the hem, so alterations should be done by someone who understands the construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What separates these from standard cargo shorts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Standard cargo shorts carry box pockets on the thigh and a flat front. These use permanent pleats and a clean panel, so the volume comes from the fabric fold rather than from storage pouches, which reads as tailoring instead of utility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Do they shrink after washing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The polyester tatting weave is dimensionally stable. Cold washing and hanging to dry keep the length within about a centimetre of the original measurement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What should be worn with a pleated short?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Anything with a defined shoulder. A boxy tee fights the pleat, while a fitted tee, an open shirt or a light knit lets the fabric line read as intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-gallery\" style=\"margin-top:30px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S07fa64d9625c4999bb1d2bc68ff9aea9H.webp?v=1780360386\" alt=\"The Pleat Standard | Pleated Cargo Shorts for Men, Knee Length\" style=\"max-width:100%;margin:8px 0;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S4155fbd7dcbb45e9a953503a3d518147n.webp?v=1780360386\" alt=\"The Pleat Standard | Pleated Cargo Shorts for Men, Knee Length\" style=\"max-width:100%;margin:8px 0;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/Sc2154da2655844baad1ee022d0edcee0H.webp?v=1780360386\" alt=\"The Pleat Standard | Pleated Cargo Shorts for Men, Knee Length\" style=\"max-width:100%;margin:8px 0;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S792a57eb1fb745b6baba7a6f61fcbac6f.webp?v=1780360386\" alt=\"The Pleat Standard | Pleated Cargo Shorts for Men, Knee Length\" style=\"max-width:100%;margin:8px 0;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S6b88ffb9e3834ef984cd5456f42b9507e.webp?v=1780360386\" alt=\"The Pleat Standard | Pleated Cargo Shorts for Men, Knee Length\" style=\"max-width:100%;margin:8px 0;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S809aba8d42404c38a04fba30775685e5L.webp?v=1780360386\" alt=\"The Pleat Standard | Pleated Cargo Shorts for Men, Knee Length\" style=\"max-width:100%;margin:8px 0;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"Product\", \"name\": \"The Pleat Standard | Pleated Cargo Shorts for Men, Knee Length\", \"brand\": {\"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"EastSupplier\"}, \"sku\": \"9400073158879\", \"description\": \"A pleat is a decision about volume. 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