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Browse all Norse Projects shorts →Trysil Regular Organic Stretch Twill Short
The verdict
Fit
Regular fit indicates a true-to-size, unfussy cut. Organic twill with stretch will be softer than stiff twill and allow easy movement; expect a comfortable, modern silhouette.
Quality
Organic fiber with stretch engineering shows Norwegian care. Durability should be strong; the stretch won't degrade quickly.
Is the price fair?
At $126, solid mid-tier for an organic-blend short. Fair for sustainability and built durability.
Best for
Eco-conscious buyers seeking comfort and movement in an understated, everyday short.
Care
Stretch-organic blends soften but retain their structure; warm water is gentler than cold for preserving stretch.
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