ST 03 Essence Chino Black Soft Cotton Twill
Wesley is 185 cm / 6'1 and wearing size M
Frequently bought together.
The same chino, cut short. The ST 03 keeps the straight leg and the pocket work of the TP 04 and stops above the knee, with a partially elasticated waistband doing the comfort quietly. A short you can wear to lunch. For heat, without giving up the line.
- Woven chino designed as a true wardrobe staple.
- Softened cotton twill, smooth to the touch.
- Falls above the knee.
- Elastic waistband with zip fly and button closure for ease and adaptability.
- Slanted front pockets for everyday functionality.
- 250 g/m² fabric balances structure and comfort.
- Composition: 97% Cotton, 3% Elastane.
- Made in Turkey. Designed in the Netherlands.
- Easy care, machine wash inside out at max. 30°C on a gentle cycle.
- From the collection Shorts
Wesley is 185 cm / 6'1 and wearing size M
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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.
Shop the look
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
Order before 23:59 and we ship your order the same working day.
| Country | Shipping | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands DHL · before 23:59 |
Free from €150 €5.95 below |
1–2 days |
| Belgium Bpost · before 23:59 |
Free from €150 €5.95 below |
1–2 days |
Prefer to collect your order? Choose a pick-up point near you at checkout.
Good to know
- We ship on working days. On New Year’s Day, King’s Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, we take a day off.
- Delivery times are a guide. Very occasionally it takes a day longer, for example while your payment is still being processed.
- We don’t deliver to PO boxes.
Insured in transit
Your order is insured until it reaches you. Sometimes we ask for a signature on delivery; from then on, the parcel is your responsibility. If someone else signs for you, their signature counts as proof of delivery.
Ordering from outside the EU?
Outside the EU (except the UK), you don’t pay Dutch VAT: the 21% comes off your order automatically at checkout, as soon as you enter your address or switch country or currency. Import duties and local taxes aren’t included; the carrier collects them on delivery (DDU). We can’t calculate or cover them in advance, so check with your local customs office what to expect.
Questions about shipping? Our customer service is happy to help.
Returns & exchanges
14 days to return or exchange
Doesn’t fit the way you hoped? Register your return or exchange in our return portal within 14 days of receiving your order. Exchanging for another size is free.
| Country | Return fee | Exchange |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | €6.95 | Free |
| Belgium | €6.95 | Free |
Good to know
- Send your items back clean and unworn, with their tags and packaging. That way we can process them quickly.
- Underwear can only be returned with the seal intact.
- Returning more than one item? We charge a €2 handling fee for each extra item.
- You can also send your return with your own carrier. Even so, we recommend our return portal: if your parcel goes missing on the way, we’re responsible, and we process your return faster. We can’t reimburse the cost of your own carrier.
- Price difference because of a promotion? We make up for it with a voucher.
- If an item doesn’t meet these conditions, we may refund it in part or not at all.
Returning from outside the EU?
Outside the EU (except the UK), any import duties or taxes on your return are yours to pay. More about returns
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.
Product reviews (7)
VERY COMFORTABLE
good value for the price
MUY COMODOS
SE AJUSTAN
It's so comfortable!
It's so comfortable!
Super comfortable
Love these shorts! Incredibly soft, and the elastic waistband makes them super comfortable for everyday wear. Pro tip: they stretch a bit, so size down from your usual for the best fit.
Comfortable pants
Comfortable pants, a little too loose.
It looked nice, but it was different than I expected
It looked good, but it was a little different than I expected, so I sent it back. The return is still being processed; unfortunately, I haven't heard back yet. But I'm looking forward to placing a new order.
The quality is great, but it's too loose.
The chinos feel good, but the L is really too big for me. I sent them back to exchange them for an M. I'm still waiting for the M to arrive.
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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 03 Essence — Size Guide
All measurements in centimetres.
A relaxed chino short with an elastic waistband. Compare the measurements below with a similar pair you already own.
| Size | Waist | Hip | Leg opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 37 | 52 | 27.3 |
| M | 39 | 54 | 28 |
| L | 41 | 56 | 28.7 |
| XL | 43 | 58 | 29.4 |
Measurements are taken flat, from seam to seam. Waist measurements are shown relaxed.
| Size | Inseam | Waistband height |
|---|---|---|
| S | 21 | 4 |
| M | 21 | 4 |
| L | 21 | 4 |
| XL | 21 | 4 |
More measurements
| Size | Waist stretched | Thigh | Front rise | Back rise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 47 | 32.5 | 27.5 | 39 |
| M | 49 | 33.5 | 28 | 39.5 |
| L | 51 | 34.5 | 28.5 | 40 |
| XL | 53 | 35.5 | 29 | 40.5 |
How to measure
Use a pair of shorts that fit you well and lay them flat on a surface. Compare your measurements with the tables above.
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.
Hip
Measure across the shorts 20 cm below the waistband.
Leg opening
Measure flat from seam to seam across the bottom of the leg.
Inseam
Measure from the crotch along the inside seam down to the bottom of the leg.
Front rise
Measure from the crotch seam up to the top of the waistband at the front.
Back rise
Measure from the crotch seam up to the top of the waistband at the back.
Thigh
Measure flat at the cross seam.
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Choose size
| 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 03 Essence — Size Guide
All measurements in centimetres.
A relaxed chino short with an elastic waistband. Compare the measurements below with a similar pair you already own.
| Size | Waist | Hip | Leg opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 37 | 52 | 27.3 |
| M | 39 | 54 | 28 |
| L | 41 | 56 | 28.7 |
| XL | 43 | 58 | 29.4 |
Measurements are taken flat, from seam to seam. Waist measurements are shown relaxed.
| Size | Inseam | Waistband height |
|---|---|---|
| S | 21 | 4 |
| M | 21 | 4 |
| L | 21 | 4 |
| XL | 21 | 4 |
More measurements
| Size | Waist stretched | Thigh | Front rise | Back rise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 47 | 32.5 | 27.5 | 39 |
| M | 49 | 33.5 | 28 | 39.5 |
| L | 51 | 34.5 | 28.5 | 40 |
| XL | 53 | 35.5 | 29 | 40.5 |
How to measure
Use a pair of shorts that fit you well and lay them flat on a surface. Compare your measurements with the tables above.
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.
Hip
Measure across the shorts 20 cm below the waistband.
Leg opening
Measure flat from seam to seam across the bottom of the leg.
Inseam
Measure from the crotch along the inside seam down to the bottom of the leg.
Front rise
Measure from the crotch seam up to the top of the waistband at the front.
Back rise
Measure from the crotch seam up to the top of the waistband at the back.
Thigh
Measure flat at the cross seam.