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The verdict
Fit
Après fit from Taylor Stitch typically relaxed; hemp will have a slub texture and stiffer hand than cotton initially. Softens with wear; size true.
Quality
Hemp from Taylor Stitch means quality yarn and thoughtful construction. Hemp is durable and improves with age; expect seams to hold well.
Is the price fair?
Mid tier at 108 USD. Hemp adds character and durability over basic cotton; fairly priced for the material choice and maker reputation.
Best for
The wearer who likes distinctive natural fibers and doesn't mind a short that softens and improves over seasons of wear.
Care
Hemp softens with washing; cold water and hang dry preserve color and texture. Hemp wrinkles naturally—that's part of the appeal.
Fit check: Taylor Stitch
True to sizeOwners and reviewers agree Taylor Stitch runs true to size, but the cuts are slim and every pant ships with a long (34"+) inseam.
Reviewers who tested multiple pieces report the brand fits true to its own size chart — one who sized down against the chart got a jacket that was uncomfortably snug and now advises trusting the listed size. Because shirts and knits cut slim, the recurring advice is to take the larger size if you fall between two. On bottoms, waists run true but reviewers consistently flag long inseams — one measured roughly 35-36 inches on a size 34 — so shorter wearers should plan to cuff or hem. A minority of owners report item-level inconsistency, notably on tees, where one buyer had to go from a 40 medium to a 42 large.
Sizing advice: Order your usual size (chest size for shirts), size up only if between sizes since cuts run slim, and budget for hemming pants — inseams start at 34 inches.
Per owner & reviewer reports: Taylor Stitch Review: I Tried Their Most Popular Styles —… · In-Depth Taylor Stitch Review — Irreverent Gent · Taylor Stitch Review: Bomber Jacket, All Day Pant & Tees …
What owners report about Taylor Stitch shorts
Reviewers describe the range as split between casual drawstring styles and more technical pairs: the casual shorts use organic cotton fabrics reviewers call light and comfortable, sitting between chino shorts and athletic shorts in formality, while the technical pairs blend organic cotton with nylon and spandex and add a water-repellent finish and drainage-hole pockets. Coverage of build quality is consistently positive, with one long-term brand reviewer calling material, build, weight, and feel all high quality. The same reviewer's complaints centered on drawstring quality and button stitching — relevant since drawstring waists feature across the casual shorts — and notes that customer reviews of the brand are mixed, with complaints about customer service.
- Strengths
- Fabric and construction quality draw consistent praise across both the casual organic-cotton styles and the stretch-blend technical pairs.
- Watch out for
- The reported weak points are the small stuff — drawstring quality and button stitching — plus recurring complaints about the brand's customer service.
- Sizing
- The technical shorts' 8-inch inseam is reported to hit at or above the knee for most wearers, and the casual styles use forgiving drawstring waists.
About Taylor Stitch's shorts line as a whole. Sources: Style Pick of the Week: Taylor Stitch Apres Shorts – The Style Guide · Style Pick of the Week: Taylor Stitch Adventure Shorts – The Style Guide · Taylor Stitch Review + Our Favorite Picks – Effortless Gent · Taylor Stitch Review: Menswear Responsibly Built For The Long Haul – The Fascination
