Best linen shorts brands
Updated November 7, 2026
Linen shorts are lighter and cooler than denim or chino shorts on hot days.
Look for 100% linen, the waistband you like (elastic, drawstring or button), and the inseam that suits you. Midweight linen holds its shape better.
The 20 brands below sell linen shorts and are listed in The Plain Thread directory. The green links go straight to their matching shop pages. Some of these brands also sell blends, so check the fiber content on each product.
Women's 100% linen clothing made to order in relaxed everyday silhouettes.
Women's clothing brand specializing in 100% European linen across sizes 4 to 26.
Men's and women's clothing in 100% European linen.
Lithuanian linen brand offering clothing and home textiles in 100% European linen.
Australian women's casual dresses and separates in linen and organic cotton.
Lithuanian brand making women's 100% linen clothing with an imperfect-is-beautiful ethos.
German casual and denim brand in organic cotton, linen, and wool for men, women, and kids.
High-end Danish basics in organic cotton, wool, wild silk, linen, and hemp — full natural fiber range.
Premium UK women's apparel in organic cotton, linen, and wool.
Argentine-American women's artisan clothing using handmade natural fibers and indigenous techniques.
Organic cotton underwear, basics, and lingerie for men and women, made under fair conditions in Europe.
Transparent-pricing basics in organic cotton, cashmere, wool, and linen for men and women.
Australian women's clothing brand using natural fibers only.
Dutch denim and casual brand in organic cotton, hemp, and linen.
Australian women's artisan clothing in linen, hemp, silk, and organic cotton.
Women's 100% linen clothing with a focus on plus-size and extended sizing.
Women's 100% linen clothing in artistic, hand-crafted silhouettes.
Los Angeles brand making organic cotton and TENCEL basics and activewear for women, men, and kids.
Curated basics in hemp, organic cotton, and linen sourced from responsible producers.
Common questions
Linen or cotton shorts?
Linen breathes more and dries faster. Cotton is softer at first and wrinkles less.
Do linen shorts shrink?
Unwashed linen can shrink a few percent. Wash cool and air dry.
How do I get wrinkles out of linen shorts?
Steam them, or iron them while still damp.