Men's DIY Short
Men's DIY Short
Men's DIY Short
Men's DIY Short
Men's DIY Short
Men's DIY Short
Men's DIY Short
Men's DIY Short
Men's DIY Short
Men's DIY Short
Men's DIY Short
Men's DIY Short
Men's DIY Short
Men's DIY Short
Men's DIY Short

Men's DIY Short

Sale price$74.99
Size:28
Color:DIY
Quantity:
Only 4 units left

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The DIY (dye-it-yourself) short is prepared for dye and ready for you to make them your own. You can tub dye them to match your favorite skates or sneakers, tie-dye them to get a little funky, or plant dye them using foraged plants…the possibilities are endless! 💭 

How to dye

There is no one way to dye your Hammies but most methods involve these three steps:

  1. Scour or pre-wash: Even though your Hammies are brand new, you want the fabric to be clean of oil, dust, and even fingerprints before dying because these can affect how the fabric absorbs dye. You can use a professional textile detergent but any old detergent will do.
  2. Dye: There are many different types of dye and dying techniques. If you're dying for the first time or interested in an easy, inexpensive, and predictable type of dye, we recommend reactive dyes (specifically Procion dyes from Dharma Trading). If you're interested in going deeper, you can try natural/plant dye (a good place to start is with pre-reduced indigo from Dharma Trading). As for techniques, there is tub dye (for solid colors), tie-dyeice dye, transfer dye, discharge, etc. Most methods require a fixer such as soda ash to fix the color and prevent it from washing out. 
  3. Wash: After you're done dying, it's very important to wash it out so that you don't accidentally dye the rest of your clothes! Most techniques involve rinsing with cool water until the water runs clear and then washing with hot water and detergent by itself (or at the least with very dark colors that won't be affected by the dye that you used). We suggest washing and drying on a hot cycle to shrink them to size.

It isn't difficult or expensive to dye your own Hammies and after you dye your first pair, odds are you will start dying everything in sight! 😸

The DIY shorts will fit about a half size too large before you dye them. See our notes about "sizing" below.

If you have questions, send us a message using the chat in the bottom-right corner and we will be happy to help 👍

History

The Hammies short is an old short for a new generation. This short style was popularized in the 1970s in Southern California and for a decade it was the staple of skateboarders, surfers, rollerskaters, camp counselors, Tom Selleck, and many more. In the mid-1980s, shorts got longer and pants got baggier and for the proceeding 3 decades, the shorts were forgotten (a period also known as The Shorts Dark Ages). Fast-forward to 2017: Hammies has revived the once forgotten shorts in all of their primary-colored and wide-waled corduroy glory and once again, all was right with the world.

In short, the Hammies short is a homage to a time when shorts were shorter, fuzzier, and more colorful. These are your dad's shorts!

  • 🌱 Stretch corduroy (98% cotton, 2% elastic)
  • 📏 3" inseam
  • 🤸‍♂️ Elastic waist
  • 💎 Copper snap

Customer Reviews

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richard berry (Hayes, GB)
Great Shorts

The best mens shorts you can buy. So comfortable and lets the thighs get some sun.

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70's Ocean Pacific Kid (Sherman Oaks, US)
Feel like a kid again

Reminded me of my old OP shorts. I hope these last just as long. Great Fit. I like getting the compliments.

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Adam (Los Angeles, US)
terrific shorts

Comfortable, well made. If in doubt, order a size smaller.

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shorts gang (Chicago, US)
Excellent shorts!!

My boyfriend and I are overjoyed. Not only do the shorts fit perfectly, they are UNBELIEVABLY stretchy. We've been biking and rehearsing for a musical in them so far. Also, I'm a trans man and was worried the men's shorts wouldn't fit around my waist, but I just sized up and bingo, it worked. So glad these shorts are stretchy enough to accommodate wider hips. We will definitely be back for more when we can afford it!

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D.M. (Metairie, US)
Highly Recommend

Awesome shorts, totally comfortable and fun colors. People ask about them all the time, highly recommend.