{"product_id":"40-s-camp-style-padded-athletic-shorts-unisex-m","title":"40’s Men’s Satin Padded Athletic Gym Mini Shorts (Women’s XS\/S)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1940’s Vintage Heavyweight Rayon\/Satin Padded Athletic Gym Basketball Shorts \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in the USA \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese were designed for men but fit a                            Modern Women’s Size: XS \/ Small (25\/26)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor: Cherry Red w\/ White Trim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Heavyweight Rayon - Shiny, Silky, Satin Feel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaist: 14” flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHips: 19” flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRise: 11”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInseam: 3”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecade: 1940s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: Based on all the details, I believe these are by Champion Knitwear but no interior tags remain on garment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecamp short style - mini shorts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebelted \/ silver metal hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebutton fly front w\/ wood buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ediagonally cut legs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eloose hanging hip pads \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econtrasting color side stripes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esilky\/satin shine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehand sewn #2 wool felt number on front hip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good vintage condition especially considering these are almost 90 years old. The #2 is loose on the top. Interior padding has some staining. No rips, holes or major signs of wear. No interior brand or size tags. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the turn of the century to the 1950s (and most of the 60s), men’s vintage workout clothes took inspiration from underwear in designing cool, loose, comfortable clothes for active sports and exercise routines. It was one of the only times a man could wear shorts or a sleeveless shirt and not be inappropriately dressed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkout clothes started with shorts and a tank top then moved to shorts and a T-shirt. The warm fleece sweatshirt and sweatpants was worn as warm up clothes or for more mild sports. The sweatshirt alone was trendy off the courts too.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhile gym clothes changes were very slow between the late 1920s and 1960s, a new wave of men’s vintage workout clothes was just on the horizon.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWOOD BUTTONS: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;ACqQNe_4|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"zcfIf\" jsuid=\"ACqQNe_4\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\" jscontroller=\"v48bt\" jsuid=\"ACqQNe_5\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eWooden buttons were used on gym-related apparel, specifically in women's gym suits and early athletic shorts, primarily during the \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" jsuid=\"ACqQNe_6\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e1920s to the 1940s\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan jsuid=\"ACqQNe_7\" class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;ACqQNe_7|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"udAs2b\" data-wiz-uids=\"ACqQNe_8,ACqQNe_9\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan jsuid=\"ACqQNe_7\" class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;ACqQNe_7|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"udAs2b\" data-wiz-uids=\"ACqQNe_8,ACqQNe_9\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=ACqQNe_7\/TKHnVd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" jscontroller=\"mPWODf\" jsuid=\"ACqQNe_b\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" jsuid=\"ACqQNe_c\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" jsuid=\"ACqQNe_d\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" jsuid=\"ACqQNe_e\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e1920s–1930s:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gymsuits for women often featured button-front or button-back shirts, paired with bloomers or early, loose-fitting shorts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" jsuid=\"ACqQNe_f\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAQ\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" jsuid=\"ACqQNe_g\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" jsuid=\"ACqQNe_h\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e1940s:\u003c\/strong\u003e During World War II, shortages of materials led to a higher usage of poorer or natural materials, including wood, for functional buttons on garments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" jsuid=\"ACqQNe_i\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAg\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" jsuid=\"ACqQNe_j\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" jsuid=\"ACqQNe_k\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eContext:\u003c\/strong\u003e While wood was used for buttons from the Medieval period onward, its use on gym apparel was part of the era when cotton, wool, and linen garments were fastened with natural, inexpensive, and readily available materials before plastic took over the industry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" jsuid=\"ACqQNe_l\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAw\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" jsuid=\"ACqQNe_m\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" jsuid=\"ACqQNe_n\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eDecline:\u003c\/strong\u003e By the 1950s, more modern materials like plastics (such as Casein) became the standard for sportswear due to better durability and lower cost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan jsuid=\"ACqQNe_o\" class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;ACqQNe_o|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"udAs2b\" data-wiz-uids=\"ACqQNe_p,ACqQNe_q\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=ACqQNe_o\/TKHnVd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MCA VINTAGE REVIVAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52620345082156,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/7759\/9532\/files\/25E6E995-32FE-4DC6-A4E9-90E2064D38EF.jpg?v=1770162471","url":"https:\/\/mcavintagerevival.com\/products\/40-s-camp-style-padded-athletic-shorts-unisex-m","provider":"MCA VINTAGE REVIVAL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}