Replace boxer waistband with drawstring, which material to use?

[Daybreak]

Some of my hiking shorts have been $5 clearance rack swim trunks from Walmart with the mesh removed. Those have a drawstring. Navy blue or black and at least 2 pairs that looked just like tan hiking shorts.

Mine were green with the mesh removed, they lasted the whole AT. Although I preferred the swim trunks, athletic shorts (nothing to remove) from a dollar store worked for the PCT.

[Alligator]

Mine were green with the mesh removed, they lasted the whole AT. Although I preferred the swim trunks, athletic shorts (nothing to remove) from a dollar store worked for the PCT.

Gym shorts are another option I have used a pair of those before and a lot of my hiking shirts are gym attire. Also cheap and off the clearance rack if I can find them there!

[HankIV]

FWIW, I am wearing a pair of Patigonia boxers now, about 5 years old. Worn about every other week. Wash warm, regular detergent, no bleach, medium dry in winter, clothes line when possible. Elastic is fine.

[NY HIKER 50]

I have boxers that are over 30 years old (not kidding) and the waistband on a few has also done that. What I've don is just pull them up and use the belt on my pants to hold them up.

[VeganHiker]

Still seeking an answer to the question!

[Traveler]

I presume the question is where you can purchase Tercel/Lyocell fabric material. Probably the best way to purchase this material unless there is a fabric shop near you that has a decent inventory is through on-line vendors like the ones listed below.

Esty
Blue Moon Fabrics
Joann
Zealous Fabrics
Laguna Fabric

Good luck!

[zelph]

The patagonia boxers are made out of Tencel which is branded Lyocel. The two problems I have is 1, which material is good for a permanent waistband with draw string replacement?and 2. where to source it from.

Talk to the people at Joanne Fabrics nearest you, they have all the answers.