These are a linen short, very comfortable, only worn a few times, want to rotate for a longer length short. The pockets are a nice touch. They have a 4 inch inseam and are in great shape. There are no tears or rips. There is a small discoloration on the inside of one of the cuffs but it is not visible when they are on on. The fabric is linen, the color is Okra according to Athleta. Kind of an unusual color but surprisingly neutral.