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Browse all Norse Projects shorts →Sund Relaxed Recycled Nylon Swimmers
The verdict
Fit
The Sund is a relaxed-fit swimmer cut, typical of Norse Projects' easygoing silhouettes. Expect a standard inseam and a comfortable waist; sizing should track true.
Quality
Norse Projects is known for solid basics in technical fabrics. This recycled nylon should hold up well to pool chlorine and frequent washing, with seams and elastic consistent with the brand's mid-premium standard.
Is the price fair?
At $135 for a branded swim short, the price reflects quality and the appeal of recycled materials—a fair mid-tier ask for someone seeking durability and brand confidence.
Best for
Swimmers and beach-goers who prioritize construction durability and prefer understated Scandinavian design over branded graphics.
Care
Rinse well after salt water or chlorine exposure; line-dry to extend the life of elastic and fabric.
What owners report about Norse Projects shorts
Norse Projects' overall reputation with owners is solid — reviewers praise the build quality and simple designs, and say the clothing generally fits true to size. That mostly carries to the shorts range, but quality control on shorts specifically has drawn complaints: one Trustpilot reviewer received Aros twill shorts with sewing-machine holes along the stitching that became more visible after washing. The other consistent grumble is price, which reviewers describe as bordering on luxury for simple cotton shorts.
- Strengths
- Owners rate the brand's materials, finishing, and pared-back designs highly, with fit that is generally true to size.
- Watch out for
- Isolated but pointed quality-control lapses reported on shorts — stitching flaws that worsen after washing — plus prices reviewers say border on luxury.
- Sizing
- The brand generally fits true to size, though one write-up of the cotton Aros shorts found they run a bit large and stretch with wear, so consider the smaller size if between.
About Norse Projects's shorts line as a whole. Sources: Norse Projects Review — Honest Brand Reviews · Norse Projects Reviews — Trustpilot · Norse Projects Aros Light Shorts — Well Spent