Frequently asked questions
These are the questions we are asked most often. If yours is not here, send us a message. We usually reply within a few hours.
Do the shorts really cover from above the navel to below the knee?
Yes. That's where the design starts, not a happy accident. The waistband is around 13 cm high and double-layered, so your navel sits fully inside the band rather than on its edge. Both styles reach below the knee: on the 2-in-1 Short the sewn-in compression leggings do the job, on the Long Fit it's the shorts themselves.
Can I swim in them?
Yes. It's the same matte technical weave we use for the gym: quick-drying and not see-through when wet. Give them a rinse in cold water after the sea or a chlorinated pool and they'll last longer.
Which size should I go for?
SITR. fits true to size, so go with your usual size. The size guide gives the measurements for every size in centimetres. Still not sure? Email us your usual size and your height and we'll help you choose.
What size is the model wearing?
The model in the photos is wearing a size M. SITR. follows standard European sizing, so take the size you normally wear.
Is there a size above XXL?
Yes, XXXL. Like every SITR. size, it follows standard European sizing, and you'll find its waist, hip and length in centimetres in the size guide.
Is there an inner layer?
On the 2-in-1 Short, yes: the compression leggings are sewn into the outer shorts and act as the inner layer, from the waistband to below the knee. The Long Fit is a single loose layer with no inner layer.
How are SITR. shorts made?
By hand. Every pair is sewn by hand from a matte technical weave of 96% polyester and 4% elastane, with 4-way stretch.
What is the difference between the Long Fit and the 2-in-1 Short?
The Long Fit is a single layer: loose shorts that run to below the knee. The 2-in-1 Short pairs a shorter outer short with sewn-in compression leggings that reach below the knee. Same coverage, different feel. Want as little fabric on your legs as possible? Go for the Long Fit. Want compression? Go for the 2-in-1.
How much is shipping, and how quickly will it arrive?
Shipping within the Netherlands is €4.95, or free on two pairs or more. To the rest of the EU it's €9.95. On two pairs or more, you pay €12.95 to Belgium, Germany and France and €14.95 to the other EU countries. Elsewhere in Europe, outside the EU, it's €19.99. Order before 17:00 on a working day and your parcel leaves the same day, usually reaching the Netherlands or Belgium in 1 to 2 working days.
Do you deliver to Belgium?
Yes, and to the rest of the EU too, plus a number of European countries outside it, such as Switzerland and Norway. Shipping to Belgium is €9.95, or €12.95 on two pairs or more, and your parcel usually arrives in 1 to 2 working days, just as quickly as within the Netherlands. You can pay with Bancontact, and returns work exactly as they do from the Netherlands.
Can I exchange or return my order?
You have 14 days to change your mind, starting the day after delivery. Let us know by email or WhatsApp that you're sending it back, then return the item within 14 days. Trying on is fine, wearing isn't: the item must come back unworn and unwashed with all labels still attached, and for hygiene reasons it may only be tried on over underwear. Return shipping is at your own cost.
How can I pay?
With iDEAL, Bancontact, credit card or Apple Pay. Apple Pay only appears when you order on an Apple device. Payments are handled by Mollie, so we never see your bank details.
How do I wash the shorts?
At 30 °C, inside out, with similar colours. Skip the fabric softener: it clogs the fibres and slows down drying. Don't tumble dry, iron or bleach.