Men's Swimwear Built for Aussie Summers
Bathers, togs, cossies. Every state has a different name for them, but every bloke wants the same thing: swimwear that dries fast, fits right and doesn't make you think twice about the walk from the water to the kiosk.
Frankster's men's swimwear is built around one style done properly. The Swims are mid-thigh swim trunks with a soft liner, a stretchy quick-dry fabric and a hidden zip pocket for your keys. Comfortable in the surf, sharp enough for the pub lunch after.
Swim Trunks, Boardies or Briefs?
Not sure what to wear in the water? Here's how the main types of men's swimwear compare:
Boardshorts: Longer, usually knee-length, with no liner. Great for surfing, but heavy when wet and slow to dry.
Swim briefs: Minimal coverage and built for laps. Not everyone's idea of a relaxed beach day.
Swim trunks: The easy middle ground. A shorter, cleaner cut with a built-in liner, quick-drying fabric and a fit that works in and out of the water.
That's why we went with trunks. One pair covers the beach, the pool, the boat and the BBQ, without changing shorts.
What You Get With Frankster Swimwear
6-inch inseam: Sits mid-thigh. Short enough to swim freely, long enough to keep it classy at the pool bar.
Soft brief liner: Built-in support and comfort, so there's no need for anything underneath.
Quick-dry fabric with stretch: Made from recycled polyester that dries fast and moves with you. UPF 50+ for long days in the sun.
Elasticated drawstring waistband: Stays put when the waves don't.
Deep pockets plus a hidden zip pocket: Your keys and cards come back from the surf with you.
8 colours: From classic navy and summer red to crisp striped beach shorts.
How to Choose and Wear Your Swimwear
The Swims are cut true to size, from S to 4XL. Go with your usual Frankster size. Between sizes? Size up for a little more room through the thigh.
| Style Guide | ||
|---|---|---|
| The Plan | Pick | Wear With |
| Surf and beach days | Navy or classic blues | A towel, thongs and not much else |
| Resort and holiday pools | Stripes or soft pastels | An open linen shirt and slides |
| Beach to pub lunch | Navy or neutral stripes | A plain tee or polo and clean sneakers |
| Backyard pool with the kids | Bolder colours | Whatever thongs are closest to the door |
Packing for a trip? Pair your swimwear with our men's travel shorts and you're sorted from the plane to the pool.
Shop Men's Swimwear at Frankster Australia
Frankster is a Melbourne-based shorts brand with one job: making the best shorts for Aussie blokes. Our swimwear gets the same attention as everything else we make. It's built to handle sun, salt and chlorine, season after season, not just one summer.
Heading to the gym instead of the beach? Our men's sport shorts use the same quick-dry fabric, without the liner. Want to compare every style and length? Browse the full men's shorts range.
Still deciding? See what thousands of Aussie blokes say in our verified customer reviews. Every order comes with free shipping and free 100-day returns, and 10% of our profits go to Movember.
Related collections: Men's Swim Shorts, Men's Summer Shorts, Men's Travel Shorts, Men's Sport Shorts
