{"product_id":"american-apparel-unisex-pique-gym-shorts-2pq","title":"American Apparel Unisex Pique Gym Shorts","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere the Gym Ends and Real Life Begins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe shorts you'll grab every single morning without thinking twice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMost gym shorts make a trade-off — sacrifice substance for stretch, or weight for breathability. The \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Apparel 2PQ Unisex Pique Gym Shorts\u003c\/strong\u003e refuse that deal. Built from \u003cstrong\u003e6.5 oz. 100% ring-spun cotton pique\u003c\/strong\u003e at 24 singles, these are the rare shorts that feel just as at home on a weight room floor as they do on a Sunday afternoon walk to the farmers market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Makes Pique Different\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePique isn't just a texture choice — it's an engineering decision. The tight, raised weave pattern in ring-spun cotton creates natural air channels across the fabric's surface, improving airflow and wicking without relying on synthetic performance fabrics. You get breathability from the structure of the cloth itself, not from a chemical treatment that washes out after a season. That's a meaningful difference, especially in a heavy 6.5 oz. fabric that holds its shape without going limp mid-workout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe result is a short that feels substantial — not like a tissue-paper throwaway — but never clingy, never stiff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt With the Right Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ecovered elastic waistband with an internal white drawcord\u003c\/strong\u003e strikes a balance that most gym shorts miss: a clean, smooth exterior that looks polished, with an adjustable fit underneath that stays exactly where you set it. No exposed elastic bunching at the front. No drawcord getting tangled in the wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePockets are a serious commitment here. A \u003cstrong\u003eback pocket\u003c\/strong\u003e handles your phone or card when you need it, and \u003cstrong\u003eself-fabric side pockets\u003c\/strong\u003e — made from the same pique cotton as the shell — add functional depth without the cheap nylon-lining look that undercuts otherwise quality shorts. The \u003cstrong\u003etear-away label\u003c\/strong\u003e takes care of the last remaining annoyance of a new garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003erelaxed fit\u003c\/strong\u003e is genuinely relaxed — designed for freedom of movement through squats, lunges, sprints, or just long stretches on the couch — without the excessive volume that makes gym shorts look sloppy when you're off the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Heather Grey colorway is a 90\/10 cotton\/polyester blend, which gives it a slightly softer hand and a marled visual texture.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResponsible by Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThese shorts are made with \u003cstrong\u003eBCI (Better Cotton Initiative) certified cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e in a facility certified by both \u003cstrong\u003eOEKO-TEX®\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eFair Labor Association (FLA)\u003c\/strong\u003e. That means no harmful substances in the fabric, and verified ethical standards throughout the supply chain. American Apparel also eliminates polybags from packaging across the line, keeping unnecessary plastic out of landfills at scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e American Apparel 2PQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5 oz.\/yd² · 100% ring-spun cotton pique · 24 singles \u003cem\u003e(Heather Grey: 90\/10 cotton\/polyester)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words 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