There’s a certain short that’s been a Kiwi summer staple for decades. You know the ones. We’re apparently not allowed to call them that, so meet the Superstubbies.

We took the general idea - short shorts, no nonsense - and gave it the Cactus treatment.

Made from our Premium CanvX, they’re essentially a trimmed-down version of the Trade Supershorts: properly tough, just with less trouser getting in the way. We’ve ditched the bottom pockets and hammer loop, hemmed them up high, and left you with everything you need and not much else.

Perfect for fencing, mowing lawns, firing up the BBQ, embarrassing your kids, or standing around insisting it’s “not even cold”.

They’re a limited run, because some things are better in small doses.

Get your legs out while you can.

• Essentially, CanvX require a bit of a wear-in period to soften the fabric.
• The first three or so washes should be done by hand, then you should be right to machine wash.
• Use cold water with a mild powder detergent, rinse thoroughly, very gentle or no spin and line-dry.
• Do not iron, dry clean, spin-dry or use bleach.
• When new, the stiffness of the fabric means it creases in points rather than soft folds - washing them in an aggressive or hot machine can cause damage on the crease points.
• Our canvas also has a waterproofing agent which, if washed in an aggressive or hot machine, can shift and discolour. This will appear as white lines which cannot be removed.
• Washing inside out will minimise lighter coloured creases on the outside of the fabric, but won’t remove stains quite as well.
• Drip dry without creases (it won't take long as the polyester in the fabric doesn't hold much water)
• Close zips while washing (they'll last longer)
• Note that all the colours will lighten with use and washing as the natural cotton content of the fabric won't take a dye fixative in the same way as a 100% synthetic fabric.
• If you get attacked by a pig and the fabric gets holed while saving your reproductive potential send them back and we'll patch ‘em for a small fee

Fabric: Premium CanvX – durable, hard-wearing exclusive proofed 12oz canvas with a stiffer finish.