ST 04 Essence Desert Taupe Heavyweight Stretch Cotton
Frequently bought together.
- Premium Italian Fleece.
- Composition: 95% Cotton, 5% Elastane.
- Weight: 300g/m2.
- Relaxed fit with a clean fall above the knee.
- Elasticated waistband for everyday comfort.
- Subtly branded with the iconic ETQ square.
- Easy to pair with ETQ T shirts for a clean set.
- Pre washed to reduce shrinkage.
- Wash inside out on gentle cycle.
- Built for the long haul.
- From the collections Shorts and Menswear
The ST 04 Essence shorts bring refined ease to off duty dressing. Cut in a relaxed fit with a clean fall above the knee, they balance comfort with a composed silhouette. The heavyweight Italian fleece gives the style a fuller feel and makes it easy to pair with ETQ T shirts for a clean set. An elasticated waist with subtle tonal branding keeps the fit effortless, while the overall construction stays functional and understated.
Our take on sophisticated lounge wear. And everyday dressing with structure.
Model is 1.86 m (6’2”) and wears size M.
Not sure on size? Check our measurement guide, or .
Made by specialists.
No single factory does everything well. So we don't ask one to. Every piece is built by the maker who masters that exact craft — the cut, the cloth, the finish. Chosen for skill, never convenience. It shows in how it's made, and in how long it lasts.
Sharp, never stiff.
The ease of your softest loungewear, with the line of real tailoring. The kind of comfort you stop noticing — on a silhouette that still reads refined.
Product design, not fashion.
From our Dutch studio we don't reinvent each season. We refine. The same icons, made better every time — the wardrobe you keep, not the trend you replace.
Made by specialists.
No single factory does everything well. So we don't ask one to. Every piece is built by the maker who masters that exact craft — the cut, the cloth, the finish. Chosen for skill, never convenience. It shows in how it's made, and in how long it lasts.
Sharp, never stiff.
The ease of your softest loungewear, with the line of real tailoring. The kind of comfort you stop noticing — on a silhouette that still reads refined.
Product design, not fashion.
From our Dutch studio we don't reinvent each season. We refine. The same icons, made better every time — the wardrobe you keep, not the trend you replace.
Shipping & Delivery
Orders placed before 23:30 will be shipped the same day. Fast like we are furious. For the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and France we also offer easily accessible pick-up points.
| Region | Carrier | Fee | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | DHL | Free from €150 | 1 - 2 days |
| Belgium | Bpost | Free from €150 | 1 - 2 days |
| Germany | DHL | Free from €150 | 1 - 3 days |
| United Kingdom | Royal Mail | Free from £130 | 1 - 2 days |
| France | La Poste | Free from €150 | 2 - 5 days |
| Denmark | PostNord | Free from 1000 DKK |
2 - 5 days |
| Sweden | PostNord | Free from 2500 SEK |
2 - 5 days |
| Norway | FedEx | €25 | 2 - 5 days |
| Austria | DPD | Free from €150 | 2 - 5 days |
| Switzerland | FedEx | 25 CHF | 2 - 5 days |
| Spain | Correos | Free from €150 | 2 - 5 days |
| Italy | Poste Italiane | Free from €150 | 2 - 5 days |
| Ireland | FedEx | Free from €150 | 2 - 5 days |
| Portugal | FedEx | Free from €150 | 2 - 5 days |
| Greece | FedEx | Free from €150 | 2 - 5 days |
| Poland | GLS | Free from €150 | 2 - 5 days |
| UAE | FedEx | 100 AED | 2 - 5 days |
| US | FedEx | Free from $300 | 2 - 5 days |
| Canada | FedEx | $29 | 2 - 5 days |
| Australia New Zealand |
FedEx | 50 AUD 50 NZD |
2 - 5 days |
For inquiries regarding countries not listed, please contact our Customer Service.
Important information
Delivery times are provided as guidelines only and do not take into account possible delays caused by payment authorization and/or stock availability. We are unable to deliver to post office boxes.
Shipping exceptions due to holidays
We do not ship orders on the following public holidays:
New Year’s Day (January 1st)
King’s Day (April 27th)
Christmas Day (December 25th)
Boxing Day (December 26th)
Insurance
ETQ insures each purchase during time in transit until it is delivered to you. Orders may require signature upon delivery, at which point responsibility for the shipment passes to you. If you have specified a recipient other than yourself for delivery purposes, you also accept that signature by the third party is sufficient proof of delivery and fulfillment by ETQ Amsterdam.
VAT discount
Customers ordering from outside the European Union (except customers from the UK) will receive a VAT discount of 21% on their order. This is applied at checkout once you have entered your delivery details or when you switch country/currency while browsing on our website.
Customs, duties and taxes
All orders shipped to countries outside the European Union (except the UK) are shipped Delivery Duties Unpaid (DDU). Customs, duties and taxes are not included in the item price or shipping cost. When you place an international order, you agree to pay any applicable customs, duties or taxes levied by your destination country.
Unfortunately we cannot calculate these charges prior to your order being placed and are unable to cover them for customers. Any applicable fees will be collected from you by the carrier upon delivery. Please check with your local customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to purchase.
Returns & exchanges
Our return policy
You can submit a return or exchange within 14 days of receiving your order. The return fee and exchange fee depend on your country and are shown in the table below.
- Use our return portal to submit your return or exchange.
- Need a different size? You can request an exchange through our return portal.
- Items must be clean, unworn and returned with all tags and packaging in good condition.
- For hygiene reasons, underwear can only be returned or exchanged if the seal is still intact.
- If a returned item does not meet our return conditions, we may refuse the refund in full or in part.
- We recommend using our return portal. If you choose your own carrier, we are not liable for loss in transit and processing may take longer.
- If you use your own carrier, those return costs will not be reimbursed.
- For returns with multiple items, a €2.00 handling fee applies for each extra item from the second item onward.
- If there is a price difference due to an ongoing promotion, this can be compensated with a voucher.
| Country | Return fee | Exchange fee |
| NL / BE / DE / FR | €6.95 | Free |
| UK | £6 | Free |
| PT / AT / ES IE / IT / SE |
€9.95 | Free |
| DK | 75 DKK | Free |
| CH | 30 CHF | 30 CHF |
| AE | 150 AED | 150 AED |
| US | $60 | $29 |
| All other countries | Carrier of choice |
Carrier of choice |
Returns & exchanges from outside the EU
If you return an item from outside the European Union, except for the UK, you are responsible for any customs duties, taxes or other fees. These costs are not covered by us and may be charged by local authorities during return processing. For more information, please visit our page on returns and exchanges.
How it's made - Menswear
All ETQ garments are crafted in family-owned ateliers.
We team up with ateliers that work with traditional methods. Cutting, crafting, and stitching piece by piece with ultimate care. Unlike fast fashion companies, we have the luxury to take our time. Slow motion. We are masters of precision engineering.
Endless Comfort - Menswear
You look sophisticated, yet feel like Sunday mornings.
When it comes to materials, our bar is high. Only the finest materials enter the Atelier. No shortcuts. ETQs premium weaves and knits are smooth like butter. They are durable and have recovery properties. They stay in shape. And so will you.
Quality matters. We focus on things, that even the eye can't see. Obsessive, yes. But: soon after wearing ETQ you will notice the quality difference.
Dutch Design
Strong silhouettes. Nuanced colors. Thick layers of quality and a thin layer of logos. That’s ETQ. We master precision engineering and tinker with our products as if they were race cars. Every collection is the same but evolved. Continuously.
And so our story goes on. Evolving classic etiquette to match the pace of today. We don’t just do it. We do it with grace.
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Awesome!!
It's so comfortable!
Shorts
Comfortable fit, good quality, and a zipper pocket so you don't lose your keys
Great quality and service
Delivered very quickly, and the issue was handled very well
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Heavyweight Stretch Cotton
Heavyweight Stretch Cotton
Heavyweight Stretch Cotton
Heavyweight Stretch Cotton
| EU | US | UK | CM |
| 39 | 6 | 5 | 25.7 |
| 40 | 7 | 6 | 26.4 |
| 41 | 8 | 7 | 27.0 |
| 42 | 9 | 8 | 27.7 |
| 43 | 10 | 9 | 28.3 |
| 44 | 11 | 10 | 28.9 |
| 45 | 12 | 11 | 29.6 |
| 46 | 13 | 12 | 30.2 |
| 47 | 14 | 13 | 30.9 |
How to measure
Let’s find your perfect fit. Place a sheet of paper on the floor against the wall and put your feet (with socks) on it, heels against the wall. Make sure you lean on your feet with full power when measuring. Now you simply draw a line at the end of the biggest foot. Measure the distance with a ruler and find the size that matches it: see size table. Are you in between sizes? In that case, we suggest taking the bigger size.
ST 04 — Size Guide
All measurements in centimetres.
Use a pair of shorts with a similar fit to your reference. Lay them flat and compare the measurements below.
| Size | Waist relaxed | Waist stretched | Hip | Leg opening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 35 | 44 | 50 | 30 |
| M | 38 | 47 | 53 | 31 |
| L | 41 | 50 | 56 | 32 |
| XL | 44 | 53 | 59 | 33 |
| XXL | 47 | 56 | 62 | 34 |
Measurements are taken flat, from seam to seam. Compare them with a similar pair you already own.
| Size | Inseam | Front rise | Back rise |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 10.5 | 30 | 42 |
| M | 11 | 31 | 43 |
| L | 11.5 | 32 | 44 |
| XL | 12 | 33 | 45 |
| XXL | 12.5 | 34 | 46 |
More measurements
| Size | Thigh | Waistband | Back pocket |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 32 | 4 | 14 × 16.5 |
| M | 33.5 | 4 | 14 × 16.5 |
| L | 35 | 4 | 14.5 × 17 |
| XL | 36.5 | 4 | 14.5 × 17 |
| XXL | 38 | 4 | 15 × 17.5 |
How to measure
Lay your shorts flat on a surface. Smooth the fabric without stretching it, then compare each measurement with the table above.
1. Waist
Measure across the top of the waistband from one side to the other. For the stretched waist, gently extend the elastic waistband without forcing it.
2. Hip
Measure across the shorts 20 cm below the waistband.
3. Leg opening
Measure flat from seam to seam across the bottom of the leg.
4. Inseam
Measure from the crotch along the inside seam down to the bottom of the leg.
5. Front rise
Measure from the crotch seam up to the top of the waistband at the front..
6. Back rise
Measure from the crotch seam up to the top of the waistband at the back.
6. Thigh
Measure flat at the cross seam.
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| EU | US | UK | CM |
| 39 | 6 | 5 | 25.7 |
| 40 | 7 | 6 | 26.4 |
| 41 | 8 | 7 | 27.0 |
| 42 | 9 | 8 | 27.7 |
| 43 | 10 | 9 | 28.3 |
| 44 | 11 | 10 | 28.9 |
| 45 | 12 | 11 | 29.6 |
| 46 | 13 | 12 | 30.2 |
| 47 | 14 | 13 | 30.9 |
How to measure
Let’s find your perfect fit. Place a sheet of paper on the floor against the wall and put your feet (with socks) on it, heels against the wall. Make sure you lean on your feet with full power when measuring. Now you simply draw a line at the end of the biggest foot. Measure the distance with a ruler and find the size that matches it: see size table. Are you in between sizes? In that case, we suggest taking the bigger size.
ST 04 — Size Guide
All measurements in centimetres.
Use a pair of shorts with a similar fit to your reference. Lay them flat and compare the measurements below.
| Size | Waist relaxed | Waist stretched | Hip | Leg opening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 35 | 44 | 50 | 30 |
| M | 38 | 47 | 53 | 31 |
| L | 41 | 50 | 56 | 32 |
| XL | 44 | 53 | 59 | 33 |
| XXL | 47 | 56 | 62 | 34 |
Measurements are taken flat, from seam to seam. Compare them with a similar pair you already own.
| Size | Inseam | Front rise | Back rise |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 10.5 | 30 | 42 |
| M | 11 | 31 | 43 |
| L | 11.5 | 32 | 44 |
| XL | 12 | 33 | 45 |
| XXL | 12.5 | 34 | 46 |
More measurements
| Size | Thigh | Waistband | Back pocket |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 32 | 4 | 14 × 16.5 |
| M | 33.5 | 4 | 14 × 16.5 |
| L | 35 | 4 | 14.5 × 17 |
| XL | 36.5 | 4 | 14.5 × 17 |
| XXL | 38 | 4 | 15 × 17.5 |
How to measure
Lay your shorts flat on a surface. Smooth the fabric without stretching it, then compare each measurement with the table above.
1. Waist
Measure across the top of the waistband from one side to the other. For the stretched waist, gently extend the elastic waistband without forcing it.
2. Hip
Measure across the shorts 20 cm below the waistband.
3. Leg opening
Measure flat from seam to seam across the bottom of the leg.
4. Inseam
Measure from the crotch along the inside seam down to the bottom of the leg.
5. Front rise
Measure from the crotch seam up to the top of the waistband at the front..
6. Back rise
Measure from the crotch seam up to the top of the waistband at the back.
6. Thigh
Measure flat at the cross seam.