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ESSENTIAL QUALITY, ESSENTIAL STYLE Hanes Essentials men’s jersey shorts are designed for comfort and built to last. Made for every body, our knit jersey shorts feature a 7.5-inch inseam and are crafted from ringspun cotton. (Light steel and heathered colors are a cotton\/polyester blend.) A covered elastic waistband and inner drawstring let you adjust for the perfect fit. Double-needle stitched seams add sturdiness to sports shorts that are ready to play when you are. Top with your favorite tee or tank and head to the gym – or not. Available in Big Men’s sizes, these cotton shorts are a just-right pick for those lazy lounge days at home, too. HANES ESSENTIALS – Outstanding quality and value you have come to expect from Hanes. QUALITY FABRIC – Made from midweight cotton fabric for shorts you can wear all year long. Light steel (90% cotton\/10% polyester), charcoal heather, camo green heather (50% cotton\/50% polyester) are cotton\/polyester blends. FITS JUST RIGHT – Covered elastic waist and inner drawstring let you customize the fit of men’s cotton shorts. SIDE-SEAM POCKETS – Convenient side pockets keep essentials handy. HANES QUALITY – Sturdy double-needle stitching at the leg openings. HITS JUST RIGHT – These men’s shorts feature a 7.5-inch inseam that hits above the knee so that you can move without restrictions. BIG & TALL OPTIONS – Available in Big Men’s sizes up to 4XL, so you can find your perfect fit. COLD WATER WASH: Hanes recommends washing these men’s shorts in cold water to help reduce energy usage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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