When heat and humidity conspire to make any item of clothing seem like a wet, wool blanket, the next option to going naked might be Gramicci's Qwik Dry Shorts, which provide that wonderful next-to-nothing feeling, courtesy of super-soft, two-ply, sanded Supplex.
The QDs come with two side-seam mesh pockets and a rear patch pocket with Velcro closure. Lift comes from an elasticized waistband and adjustable nylon belt. And there's the gusseted crotch panel, a design feature pioneered by Gramicci eighteen years ago. What it means is extra material for extended range of movement, all without those nagging, bulky seams that can gouge you in all the wrong places.
The earth tone pigment colors fade after several washes, seasoning the QDs to look as gentle as they feel. In my south-of-the-border sojourns, Gramicci's Qwik Dry Shorts have been the needed companion during desert treks, muggy tropical environs, and just about anywhere I've encountered soggy and sizzling surroundings where I'd have preferred to travel au naturel. Available in men's and women's sizes.
Price: $38
High mark: Unique"tip" buckle lets you loosen belt with one hand.
Low mark: Without mesh briefs, the airy shorts demand underwear.
For more information: Call Gramicci at (800) 814-5000 or visit www.gramicci.com.
Article © Ted Alan Stedman, 2000. Photo © Gramicci, 2000.
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