Father and Son Swim Shorts

Sandbar father and son swim shorts are designed for the dad-and-son moment, the family holiday photo, and the half-decade of summers a quality pair should outlast. Every print available in our men's range is also available in matching boys' sizes from 1-2 years through 11-12 years, with the embroidered tier carrying the same coordination across both. The result is a matching set that actually gets worn, not the one-summer matching outfit that ends up at the back of the cupboard.

What's in this collection

The range covers two tiers. The printed range carries our signature family-matching print library: Pink Palm, Green Fern, Ocean Manta, Maldives Blue Turtle, Tropicana, and the rest of the rotation. The embroidered tier is the premium upgrade, with each design stitched into the fabric rather than printed onto it. The hero embroidered designs all come in coordinating father-son pairs:

• Embroidered Red Lobster: the bestseller in the category. Embroidered lobsters on deep navy, available in men's and matching boys' sizes.
• Embroidered Turtle: tonal turtle motifs on sea-blue ground. The refined choice in the embroidered range.
• Embroidered Manta: manta ray motifs on rich ocean blue. The Maldives favourite.
• Embroidered Flamingo: the playful end. Pink flamingos on white, popular across all age sizes.

For the full embroidered tier, browse the Mens Embroidered Swim Shorts collection.

How they're built

Both tiers use the same construction. REPREVE recycled polyester woven, not knit. Woven fabric is structured and non-stretch, which holds prints and embroidery flat instead of distorting them when the short is pulled on. It gives the cut a tailored drape that reads as obviously premium, particularly side by side with stretch-knit alternatives. The same construction approach is used by every premium swim brand worth comparing to, for the same reason.

Across the men's and boys' range:

• REPREVE-certified with FibrePrint traceability for verified recycled content at item level
• UPF50 sun protection built into the fabric, blocking 98% of UV rays
• Chlorine-resistant and salt-resistant fabric that holds colour through repeated use
• Reinforced seams at high-wear points
• Secure drawcord with metal-tipped ends
• Ultra-soft mesh inner lining built for all-day wear
• Quick-drying construction

The family extension

What separates Sandbar from most father-son matching brands is what happens next. Every father-son print is also available in women's, girls', and baby sizes. Mum can join in a coordinating bikini or one piece. Sister can match her brother's print in a girls' swimsuit. Baby can wear the family print on their first holiday. None of this requires committing to a full family set on day one. Buy the father-son pair, and the rest of the family wardrobe is there when you want it, without anything ever feeling forced or after-the-fact.

For the full narrative on why family matching matters and how Sandbar makes it work across generations, see our father and son matching page.

Built sustainably, measured at item level

Every Sandbar piece is made from recycled plastic bottles and funds the removal of one kilogram of ocean-bound plastic through our Seven Clean Seas partnership. The commitment is tracked at item level through REPREVE FibrePrint, so the recycled content of each short is independently verified. A father-son pair removes two kilograms of ocean-bound plastic before the family wardrobe even extends further. Read more about how Sandbar is built sustainably.