Shorts Mockup Templates

Shorts span a broader market than people initially think. Athletic shorts for gym brands, board shorts for surf companies, casual chino shorts for menswear, high-waisted shorts for women's fashion, and compression shorts for sports performance lines. Each style has its own construction details, fabric behavior, and target audience - and each needs its own mockup approach.

What you get: athletic basketball shorts, running shorts with inner lining, board shorts and swim trunks, casual chino and cargo shorts, high-waisted women's shorts, biker shorts (compression fit), and lounge shorts. Presentation formats include ghost mannequin views, flat-lay shots, and folded presentations. Front and back views are standard across most sets.

The all-over print option is what drives most traffic to shorts mockups. Sublimation-printed shorts - especially for fitness, festivals, and streetwear - carry bold patterns that cover the entire garment. The smart object in these templates handles full-surface artwork that wraps around both legs, the waistband area, and side panels. Displacement mapping ensures the print follows fabric creases, especially around the inseam and the natural bunching at the waistband.

Construction details that good shorts mockups capture:

• Waistband - elastic, drawstring, button-fly, each rendered with proper volume and structure
• Side pockets - pocket opening visible on applicable styles
• Mesh lining - visible on athletic shorts with lining detail views
• Hem finish - raw cut, rolled, stitched hem options
• Drawstring and hardware - cord, aglet, and grommet details

Fabric rendering varies between styles. Mesh and performance polyester show a smooth, slightly shiny surface with visible micro-texture. Cotton twill for chinos shows the characteristic diagonal weave. Board short fabric has a slightly stiff, water-repellent appearance. Compression materials show body-conforming stretch with very few wrinkles.

The output handles marketplace listings, social media content, and lookbook layouts. For brands selling shorts as part of a matching set (top + bottom), the resolution is consistent with the tank top and t-shirt mockup templates in this collection.

Designers creating custom athletic shorts, streetwear brands planning seasonal drops, fitness apparel companies building product lines, surf and beach brands presenting board short collections, and fashion designers working on cut-and-sew garments all find these useful.

What shorts styles are included?

Athletic basketball shorts, running shorts, board shorts and swim trunks, casual chino and cargo, high-waisted women's, biker/compression shorts, and lounge shorts. Ghost mannequin, flat-lay, and folded presentations are available.

Can I apply full all-over prints?

The smart object covers both legs, waistband area, and side panels for full-surface sublimation-style prints. Displacement mapping ensures the artwork follows fabric creases and construction seam lines.

Are waistband and pocket details editable?

Waistband type (elastic, drawstring, button-fly), pocket style, and hem finish are rendered in the template. Some templates include separate layers for drawstring color and hardware finish adjustments.