Very comfortable and fits appropriately for my size!
PureFlex Organic Cotton High Waist Shorts
- 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
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Product Description
Size and Fit
PureFlex is 92% GOTS-certified organic cotton with 8% spandex. It stretches and recovers, but it behaves like cotton, not like a compression synthetic. Choose your true size.
Sizing down is the most common cause of sheerness. A smaller size puts more tension across the seat, and fabric under tension reads lighter in a deep squat or a forward hinge. If you are between sizes, take the larger one.
Shorts sit closer to the widest part of the thigh than leggings do, so the fit through the seat matters more here than the length does. Check the size guide measurements at your hip rather than going by the size you usually wear in shorts.
The high waist is designed to stay put through movement without a rigid compression band. Full measurements are in our Sizing Chart.
About the Garment
PureFlex Organic Cotton High Waist Shorts
Sale price$59.00
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PureFlex Organic Cotton High Waist Shorts
Sale price$59.00
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
PuraKai aims to create eco-friendly, sustainable clothing that is both stylish and comfortable, using only natural fabrics that begin and end in the soil, avoiding the shedding of microplastics. We also actively support environmental initiatives and ocean conservation.
PuraKai garments are designed, cut, sewn, and finished in our own Los Angeles facility, with knitting and garment dyeing handled by Los Angeles partners. Our Texas-Grown All American line follows its own documented route: organic cotton grown in Texas, spun in North Carolina, knitted in South Carolina, and sewn in Georgia.
We primarily use organic cotton, hemp, merino wool, and lyocell. We started with cotton grown in California and have since expanded to using GOTS organic cotton from India and other natural fibers.
Our All American Project uses Texas-Grown organic cotton made in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, all within a 1,350 mile supply chain from seed to clothing.
To mitigate the environmental impact of microfiber shedding, PuraKai has committed to using only natural fibers that are biodegradable and integrate back into the soil at the end of their lifecycle, except for our activewear, which requires a small amount of spandex.
We have donated a portion of sales to environmental and ocean nonprofits every year since 2012, including organizations working on plastic pollution such as 5 Gyres.
We currently do not offer international shipping.
We recommend following the care instructions provided on the label of each garment to ensure the longevity and maintain the quality of your PuraKai clothing.
Our friendly and knowledgeable customer service team is here to assist you. You can contact us via email at hello@purakai.com for any queries or support.
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.6 / 5 from 116 reviews.
If you're searching for you Lulu or Alo non-toxic dupe, look no further. These are insanely comfortable, fabric is super soft, and no toxic hormone disruption. Everyone wins!
I have worn these to yoga and crossfit. They are very comfortable and dry fast. They do stay in place while I'm doing squats and other lifts.
I bought one pair of shorts and then two more! They are the perfect combo of tight and comfy.
Thank you for shipping it fast. Really appreciate it - good quality short leggings too.
The 5 inch high waist shorts are awesome! I bought them in 5 different colors! Love the fit and especially love that they are made with organic cotton. Customer service is awesome as well! Highly recommend!!
Finally a workout short that is soft, cotton and moves with your body! Love it!
Love these shorts! They’re great for hiking in hot weather, and I don’t feel bad sweating in them since they’re made of cotton. They’re also really comfortable and don’t ride up while running or hiking. Definitely a great pair of shorts for staying cool and active!
Comfy not too tight
I am incredibly meticulous about activewear construction and always inspect my clothes inside out—and PuraKai passed the test completely. The stitching is flawless, and the fabric is beautifully soft yet durable.I am an athletic build and usually wear a Size Small. Following the brand's suggestion to size up would have left the waistband too roomy. Sticking to my true Size Small was the perfect choice—they frame the body beautifully without feeling tightly compressed or digging in at all.
Love these shorts! They’re very comfortable!
My favorite shorts! Very comfortable!
Love these shorts!! They’re so comfortable!
Love, love, love these shorts!
Amazing quality and beautiful design!!! Feels so soft!!
So comfortable and a perfect color for fall!
I love these SO much. These are the leggings and shorts I’ve been looking for! These waist band is awesome! That’s always the most particular part for me!
Fits great! So soft! More comfortable than the other ‘natural’ brands I’ve tried. Can’t wait to purchase more!
Love them! Had to return for a larger size. A little too tight, but fits great.
I love the fit, they feel closest to my beyond yoga pants that I have found. I will say though I did size up for better squat/downdog proof. I fit the small. however medium there was a little less thinning in the deep bends around my booty. Looking forward to an expanded color line to replace all my other colorful yoga pants.
I love the support and high waisted the shorts are!
So happy with the quality and feel of these shorts! I've already worked out in them a couple of times, and I'm obsessed. I have been looking for sustainable alternatives in my activewear, and PuraKai ticked all the boxes. Plus, it's family-owned! Will definitely be purchasing again.
Really Love to wear these with the matching top. I wear these to dance class and they work great.
Love love love these biker shorts! I’ve been looking for something to replace my Lululemon biker leggings and this is the best organic cotton option I’ve found! The most important aspect was the waistband. Other organic cotton leggings have an annoying band where it hits the stomach wrong. Purakai did an amazing job with the waistband (it’s like the Lulu align waistband). Highly recommend! Colors are super cute too. I have 3 pairs :)
Most comfortable pair of work out flexible shorts that I've purchased!
Great quality and fit.
I love these shorts - they move well, are very comfy and love the color.
Great Shorts. Love the organic cotton!
Soft, stretchy and comfortable. These are my favorite pair of workout shorts because they let your skin breathe
These are super nice! I’m pregnant so I wish I had sized up but that’s on me. As is they are a little see through if you squat but that doesnt bother me as much. I think if I had sized up then they wouldn’t be as see through. They feel like really good quality though
Comfortable and love that they are made with organic cotton!
It's been a long time since I've worn a pair of bike shorts that feel as soft and as comfortable as these! Thank you <3
LOVE these! They are exactly what I have been looking for!
Love love loveeeeeeed the shorts and color !!!!
37 weeks pregnant and they are the most comfortable bottoms I have! Feels so quality, looks amazing, snatches in the right places . Can’t wait to see how they bounce back after I have the baby! Will keep you updated.
I really, genuinely love these shorts. I think they are definitely worth the money. Very well-made, super comfortable, and so chic. Would absolutely recommend. I will be purchasing again.
Probably the best fitting cotton workout shorts I’ve ever ordered! I love the color too. Great fabric. Thank you so much!
Love it!! Wear them allll the time. To yoga, on a run, to lounge, etc. So hard to come by quality fabrics in athletic clothes but this is exactly what I was looking for.
I love these even more than I thought I would. Perfect fit. I am 25 waist in AGOLDE and 36 in Mother denim and a 2-4 in other clothing with a 34 hip. Perfect length too! Mahalo!
Very comfortable and breathable!