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Boys' Pure Cotton Skin Kind™ School Shorts

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Product code: T764948S

About this style

As part of our Skin Kind™ range, designed to be soft and gentle on young skin with flat seams and no inner labels to irritate, our pure cotton shorts make the perfect school attire. With built-in Stain Resistant™ and Stain & Weatherproof technology, these school shorts are designed to combat all manner of playground stains and spills. Tailored to a regular fit, our shorts sit easily on the body and allow for maximum movement for kids, while Crease Resistant technology helps prevent the shorts from wrinkling, keeping them smart throughout the whole day. All of the cotton for our clothing is sustainably sourced and always will be.

Regular Leg Shape – our classic straight-cut short shape is smart and sharp. Regular Fit – our classic regular fit.

Details & care

Style

Regular fit

Elastic back waistband and mock fastening for- 2-6 years

Elastic back waistband with zip and hook and bar fastening for- 6-10 years

Flat waistband with zip and hook and bar fastening for-10-11+

Safety Warning

Keep Away From Fire

Features

Skin Kind™

designed for extra-sensitive skin, endorsed by the British Skin Foundation

An adjustable waist promises extra comfort

Composition

100% cotton, Pocketing (pocket fabric composition) - 100% cotton, (exclusive of trimmings)

Care

Wash at 40°C delicate

Do not bleach

Tumble dry medium temperature

Iron at medium temperature

Do not dry clean

Delivery, collection & returns

Delivery

Standard

Free. We are currently experiencing longer delivery lead times.

Nominated Day

£5.99. We are currently experiencing longer delivery lead times.

Collection

Collect from store

We are currently experiencing longer delivery lead times.

Returns

UK returns

Free

Exclusions apply

Full delivery and collection informationOur returns policy

Reviews (27)

4.1

74% Recommended this product

Mentions
02 May 2024ZHR

Bring them back please

Yes, I recommend this

They were great for my eczema prone son. Why have you stopped stocking them?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

29 April 2022C from barnes

BRING THEM BACK

Yes, I recommend this

PLEASE bring theses shorts back, they are the only ones my son can wear to school. The wool shorts Gove him a rash.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

15 February 2020Happymum72

Not school shorts

No, I don't recommend this

The shorts I received are not school shorts, they are grey chinos and the fabric is completely different to any others I’ve bought (and I’ve been buying school shorts from M&S for the past 7 years!) - these would not be acceptable at my son’s school.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Poor

Value for Money

Poor

Style

Poor

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Poor

Value for Money

Poor

Style

Poor

07 October 2019BritOzSki

Good cotton shorts for boy with eczema

Yes, I recommend this

My little boy had a major eczema flare up when he started school wearing the standard non-cotton school shorts I had bought for him. I ordered these cotton shorts online for him and they have helped his skin. I have bought a couple more pairs. They do fit big though - he's 4 and the age 2-3 is big on him, and I've pulled in the waist band as far as it will go! Recommend for children with sensitive skin.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Good

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

Very large

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Good

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

Very large

01 October 2019A73R

Crumpled after tumble dried

No, I don't recommend this

The reason for my lower score is that these shorts will require ironing after every wash, unlike the other M&S cargo style short we have (but were unavailable in correct size this time). Other than that they are fine.

Helpful?

16 September 2019Williamsmum06

School shorts

No, I don't recommend this

My son likes these as he says they’re comfortable without the labels. My only issue with them is they seem to be more like a chino material and not the normal school shorts/ trouser material. So to me they don’t look as smart and they haven’t washed as well as the others that we’ve had. They’ve lost some of the colour & more difficult to iron. But the most important thing is my son is happy!

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Good

Style

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Good

Style

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

07 September 2019Joshuasmom

Not school shorts

No, I don't recommend this

These are great shorts, but in my opinion not suitable for school. We wouldn’t be allowed these in our school as they look to casual, but they do look really comfy.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Fair

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Fair

How did it fit?

True to size

26 August 2019Mandsmum1976

Soft but don’t look like school shorts

No, I don't recommend this

These are very soft and good for sensitive skin but they are the wrong colour (too light) so I will return.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Average

Style

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Average

Style

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

16 August 2019moominmomma

Best Boys Shorts

Yes, I recommend this

I bought these for my first grandson last year and am repeat purchasing for his brother. Very good quality cotton, not at all scratchy and highly durable. They wash well too! Highly recommend.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

26 July 2019nedelcy

Online only

Yes, I recommend this

It was really difficult to find school uniform short trousers that are 100% cotton. I originally bought size 3-4 however they were too big for my 4yrs old boy and I exchanged them for size 3-4 that fits OK. If anyone from M&S is monitoring the feedback please, note that it will be truly amazing if you sell these in the shop, not just online.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Average

Style

Average

How did it fit?

A bit large

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Average

Style

Average

How did it fit?

A bit large

29 June 2019PatSuaPet

MY KIDS LOVE IT!

Yes, I recommend this

So fresh and soft material. Excellent for warmer weather and for kids with atopic dermatitis or that have sensitive skin. My kids love it!

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

05 February 2019BMTM1

Great cotton shorts - however....

Yes, I recommend this

It is so difficult to find cotton school shorts - so when these do finally come back in to stock, I bulk buy! However, as I have bought larger sizes over the years, I’ve found the waist size keeps getting bigger but not really the length. My son is very slim, and if it wasn’t for the adjustable waist, you could easily fit two of him in them! Would love them to be just a bit longer - and in stock more frequently.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

Large

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

Large

20 June 2018katrus

Great shorts

Yes, I recommend this

Love these pull on shorts and the fact they are pure cotton. Would definitely recommend and am ordering more in bigger size now.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

18 June 2018lioncub5

Great shorts

Yes, I recommend this

I bought these shorts for my son who has eczyme. Been looking for pure cotton shorts for a while and these are great at a great price. Haven't washed them yet so don't know what they are like after a wash.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

13 June 2018Stellastargirl

Hard wearing and smart

Yes, I recommend this

Canvas type material instead of the usual fabric.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

28 May 2018Chiroro

Good quality school shorts

Yes, I recommend this

Good designed shorts and adjustable waist helps to fit perfectly

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

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How did it fit?

True to size

24 May 2018ShoppingMumtoo

Comfortable boys shorts

Yes, I recommend this

Very pleased with these shorts for my son. The fabric is very comfortable against skin. Adjustable waist band is very useful as I did need to bring the waist in. Wash well too. Very pleased with them.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Good

Style

Good

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Good

Style

Good

21 May 2018Featherness14

Comfy but faded

No, I don't recommend this

My 5yr old gets v hot running around at school, so I looked for 100% cotton shorts. Found these & had to wait until back in stock to order. They are lovely and soft & he says they’re comfy, but unfortunately after 2 washes have already started to fade quite disappointingly....

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Fair

Value for Money

Average

Style

Average

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Fair

Value for Money

Average

Style

Average

How did it fit?

True to size

20 May 2018mchugh1980

Lovely soft material

Yes, I recommend this

Lovely shorts my son much prefers them to standard school shirt material they hang lovely and so far have washed great, will order some more

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

29 April 2018Snowytwo

Pure Cotton Shorts

Yes, I recommend this

With summer possibly on the way we purchased these cotton shorts. Lovey style and my grandson thinks they are cool. Important to buy and wear natural fibres for hot weather. When living overseas when my sons were young we always dressed them in natural fibres.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

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