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PureFlex Organic Cotton High Waist Pocket Shorts

Sale price$62.00
  • 92% buttery-soft organic cotton and 8% spandex
  • Two inseams so you can choose your coverage
  • High waist that stays in place through movement
  • Garment dyed and pre-shrunk, so the fit holds wash after wash
Size:
Sizing Chart

Measurements

All measurements are body measurements, in inches.

Size Bust Waist Hips
XS (0-2) 30-32 24-26 34-36
Small (2-4) 32-34 26-28 36-38
Medium (6-8) 34-36 28-30 38-40
Large (10-12) 36-38 30-32 40-42
XL (14-16) 39-40 32-34 42-44
XXL (18-20) 41-43 35-37 45-47

Leggings and shorts lengths

Inseam is measured on the finished garment from the crotch seam to the hem. It's the same in every size, so you choose your size and your length separately.

Style Short Regular Tall
High Waist, Pocket, Mid-Rise, Sculpt and No-Front-Seam leggings 23" 25" 28"
Bootcut leggings 27" 29.5" 32"
Capri leggings 17"
High Waist and Pocket shorts 3" 5"

Which length for your height

A guide to where the hem lands, barefoot. Full length sits at the ankle; 7/8 sits just above it.

Your height Leggings (23" / 25" / 28") Bootcut
Up to 5'1" Short 23" for full length Short 27"
5'2"–5'4" Regular 25" for full length, or Short 23" as a 7/8 Regular 29.5"
5'5" Tall 28" for full length, or Regular 25" as a 7/8 Regular 29.5"
5'6"–5'9" Tall 28" for full length, or Regular 25" as a 7/8 Tall 32"
5'10" and up Tall 28" sits just above the ankle Tall 32"

Capri 17" is a mid-calf crop on most heights. Between two lengths? The longer one gathers slightly at the ankle; the shorter one sits as a 7/8.

How to choose your size

Most styles run true to size. PureFlex and Pure are garment dyed and pre-shrunk, so choose the size you normally wear.

If you're between sizes, please size up for the best fit.

Need a different length? Change the inseam, not the size. Leggings come in three inseams and shorts in two, so a shorter inseam at your true size will fit better than a smaller size.

Shorts: check the measurements at your hip rather than the size you usually wear in shorts.

Bras and tops: your usual size for a secure fit, or size up if you prefer less compression.

Pure Lightweight Joggers: these fit closer than the name suggests. If you want a relaxed fit, size up.

Texas-Grown and EcoLuxe styles: use the measurements on the chart above.

Still deciding between two sizes? Email hello@purakai.com and we will help.

How to measure

Bust: around the fullest part of your chest, with the tape flat but not tight.

Waist: around your natural waist, where you usually wear your pants. Relax and leave about 1/4 inch of slack.

Hips: around the widest part of your hips and seat, usually about 2 inches below your hip bones.

Inside leg: from your crotch straight down to where you want the hem, barefoot. Compare it with the inseams above.

Color:Black
Inseam:
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Teresa W.Verified
1/5
7/22/2026
Love these shorts! Love the pockets. I'm 5-foot-2, 110 lbs and the XS fits great! Love the 5-inch length. Material is soft but still hugs just right!
MiaVerified
2/5
7/20/2026
Truly high waist (12-inch rise), so with a long torso I appreciated that. Nice firm fit and held my phone securely on an hour-plus hike.
Mary C.Verified
3/5
7/21/2026
Love these shorts! The teal color is amazing! Great fit. Great company and happy to support local! I'll be a regular customer!
Christie S.Verified
4/5
7/22/2026
I love the quality of these shorts and the fabric feels so good. I have both the 5-inch and 3-inch. Love them both!
Kelsi L.Verified
5/5
7/13/2026
These shorts are exactly what I was looking for; cotton with a slight hint of stretch! I've washed them once and air dried and they still hold their shape.
PureFlex Organic Cotton High Waist Pocket Shorts - Black
PureFlex Organic Cotton High Waist Pocket Shorts Sale price$62.00

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.6 / 5 from 106 reviews.

I am 5'5'' and 129lbs. I purchased a Medium, 3" high waist short (teal and black) with pockets. I have been searching for organic cotton shorts, with pockets (a must), for a long time. These hit the spot. My phone is large and the pockets are deep. Exactly what I needed.

PureFlex Organic Cotton High Waist Pocket Shorts

Super stretchy, very comfy! A little short and I'm 5'2. These aren't quite safe for errands or anything other than hot yoga or pilates I'd say. You'd need more length for anything more. But I still really like them! Cute color, too.

PureFlex Organic Cotton High Waist Pocket Shorts

I love these shorts! They’re so comfortable and perfect for exercising in or just wearing every day. I’ll be ordering in other colors and I also want to get a pair of the shorter ones.

PureFlex Organic Cotton High Waist Pocket Shorts

Great organic cotton shorts! Nice to work out in! Now just waiting for my other shorts to ship which will hopefully be soon so I can wear them before it gets cold!

PureFlex Organic Cotton High Waist Pocket Shorts

Very comfortable and cute. They wear and wash well. They turned out to be a little short and ride up a little more than I like for biking but perfect for walking, running, gym work.

PureFlex Organic Cotton High Waist Pocket Shorts

Love love love. I have been living in these shorts since I bought them! They're way better than any similar brands I've tried. The fabric is super soft, thick enough to feel supportive/not be see through but still breathable, and the fit of these is actually flattering which is hard to achieve with cotton. This is the closest I've seen cotton workout wear get to the sculpting/compression of synthetic fabrics. I'm 5'2, 110 pounds, waist fluctuates around 25-27 depending on the day (lol) and the xs fits me perfectly! I got the 3 inch inseam cause I like a shorter short – I do notice they roll up sometimes but I honestly don't care given how perfect everything else is. Also as a sewer, the construction of these is 10/10. They really nailed the seam style + placement. Excited to get try some more styles!

PureFlex Organic Cotton High Waist Pocket Shorts

Very soft and stretchy fabric. Good length and very comfortable. Its almost impossible to find this type of short in cotton. Also theres pockets. They are perfect.

PureFlex Organic Cotton High Waist Pocket Shorts

These are the softest cotton bike shorts and the fit is perfect! The pocket is big enough for my giant phone too lol I hope these come in more colors soon because I would definitely buy more!!

PureFlex Organic Cotton High Waist Pocket Shorts

Customer photo review of PureFlex Organic Cotton High Waist Pocket Shorts

I love these shorts! They have a stash pocket which is essential. They are buttery soft and stretchy. I tried another brand, Mate, which is also organic cotton but Mate is not as stretchy or breathable as Purakai. These are a must have. They are made in the USA, which is amazing and very hard to find!

PureFlex Organic Cotton High Waist Pocket Shorts

Love these! Great length and fit in the waist! Love the pockets and the materials. Not squat proof for me though, but I work out from home so I still like them.

PureFlex Organic Cotton High Waist Pocket Shorts

Independently tested for PFAS by Applied Technical Services, an independent testing laboratory: no PFAS detected, with total fluorine below 2 parts per million (October 2024).

Tested and Trusted

We had our bestselling leggings independently tested for PFAS by Applied Technical Services. Total fluorine, the limiting marker for the entire PFAS class, came back none detected at below 2 parts per million.

The report covers the main fabric of our organic cotton leggings, tested in October 2024, against a current industry threshold of 100 ppm. We publish the result rather than a blanket claim.

Why go the extra mile? PFAS are synthetic chemicals used to make fabrics stain and water-resistant, but they’re also known as “forever chemicals” because they persist in the environment and accumulate in our bodies. With PFAS linked to health risks, we made it our goal to guarantee skin-friendly comfort that eases your body and mind.

We use no DWR coatings and no fluorinated finishes anywhere in our line.

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