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🌊 SWIM • GYM • EVERYDAY - COMFORT-FIRST ACTIVE SWIMWEAR

⭐ 4.9/5 from 5,000+ happy customers ⭐

Active Swim Shorts

Finally swim shorts you will actually feel comfortable in. Made for people who don’t feel like themselves in traditional swimwear.

Comfortable coverage, a buttery-soft built-in liner and a fit designed so you can swim, move and actually enjoy being in the water.

Sale price$105 AUD

No chafing. No scratchy net. Buttery-soft built-in liner that stays put

✔ Swim · Gym · Everyday. One pair of shorts you’ll reach for everywhere

✓ Pockets that actually work. Deep side pockets + secure zipped back pocket

✔ 14-day fit guarantee. Free exchanges & refunds

Color:River Rush Green
Size:

Still unsure on your size? Find your fit → Full size guide + FAQs


📏 See the Fit, Not Just the Size:

Check out our sizing video before choosing your size - real people, real sizes, real fits.

 

Imagine swim shorts that finally feels like it was made for you. No more shorts that pinch, ride up, or make you feel out of place. Our Active Swim Shorts are designed for every body and every identity - giving you the freedom to swim, move, and live with complete comfort and confidence

✨ Here’s What Sets Them Apart:

  • Confidence-Boosting Fit: Customers say it best: “The best fitting shorts I’ve ever owned. Worth every cent.” Designed to move with your body, not against it.

  • Buttery-Soft, Chafe-Free Liner: No rubbing, no digging, no irritation. “The first shorts I’ve found that genuinely don’t chafe.”

  • Made for More Than Swimming: Lake dips, gym sessions, hikes, travel, or just lounging - these aren’t single-use swimwear, they’re your go-everywhere shorts.

  • Inclusive Sizing (XS–6XL): Tested on real people, with customers from size XS to 6XL saying “I finally did a happy dance when I found swimwear that fits me.”

  • Pockets That Actually Work: Two deep side pockets + one zip pocket that holds your phone or keys securely. “Life savers!”

  • Durable & Reliable: UV-protective, chlorine-resistant, and quick-drying for endless summers.

  • Sensory-Friendly Design: No tags, no harsh seams. Customers tell us: “A sensory nightmare avoided.”


💙 Why You’ll Love Them:

Our community has told us time and again: these shorts make them feel like themselves. For some, that means finally swimming without chafing. For others, it’s having shorts that fit comfortably in every size. And for many, it’s the joy of feeling included - whether queer, plus-size, sensory-sensitive, or simply someone who values comfort.

These shorts aren’t just swimwear - they’re a way to feel like yourself, every time you wear them.


✅ Zero Risk, All Reward:

We’re so confident you’ll love your Unity Cove Swim Shorts that we’ve made trying them completely risk-free. If they don’t fit or you’re not 100% happy, we offer free exchanges and refunds within 14 days - no stress, no questions asked.

Active Swim Shorts
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QUALITY & COMFORT GUARANTEED
  • 5 stars: 269 (98%)
  • 4 stars: 5 (2%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (0%)
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Kami Wes
Great fit

Great fit, fast shipping! Even got a lil bag of skittles in the package.

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Neptune Rainbowdreamer
LOVE Unity Cover swim shorts!

Soooooo comfy. These shorts are such a soft fabric, very comfortable to wear for the sensitive soul. They are versatile as they are equally comfy for walking, so great to wear for long beach walks or bushwalks then swim straight after. Dry quickly too.

Friendly service with a genuine, caring personal touch from Konnie. :)

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Rebecca M
Comfy but small sizing

I normally wear a size 14/16 or an L (163cm height) in Au sizings on my bottom half. I ordered the 2XL after seeing the video of the models and although I was worried they'd be too big, they fit well. Very comfy material!

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Katrina
I don't wear any other shorts anymore

I don't wear any other shorts anymore. I literally have 7 pairs - yes 7 and just wear them every single day because they are so comfortable and versatile. The best part is you can jump in the pool or ocean any time and you already have your swimmers on!

You've nailed these!

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Noah LEITMANN
Superb design

Superb design, look and feel. Super happy

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Jade B
Incredible craftsmanship and the design is 10/10 for comfort, practicality and style.

These shorts are not a gimmick they are worth every cent. They are crafted specifically to make them feel like they fit as if they were tailor-made to you and your body. The buttery soft in aligning prevents chafing and riding up and they are the perfect material for going to the gym, going for hikes or swimming etc. I am obsessed and will definitely be buying a couple more pairs!!!

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Jan Saunders
The BEST!!

I absolutely adore these swim trunks! The fit and quality is outstanding and the feel of the fabric superb. I bought them for work primarily (I’m a tour guide on a boat/canoe ) but use them daily for general comfort and activity. I tend to wear mine pulled down a bit lower than I see most do in the marketing as I prefer no restriction around my waist at all. They sit really well and don’t write up and I just the right fit to feel both comfortable and flattering. The length of them is perfect on my 176 cm frame. I weigh about 62 kg with slimmer hips and not much curve😅i chose the small in the shorts and medium in the top
which was perfect. I haven’t swam in them yet, but warn them to walk the dog, and mobility and weight training and also at work… love them and will be buying another pair for sure. Once you wear them you understand why they are a bit more expensive than other shorts that might be similar… The attention to detail is very good. Truly a small business I am happy to support.

At first I thought the sizing might be a little bit small for me but they loosened up just right on the first wear.
There is a fully stitched liner which I really appreciate and the pockets have a separate lining again. They are deep and generous as is the rear pocket with the zip. The colour is beautiful too.

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Basil
Absolutely perfect!!!

Received mine today as a gift and they're perfect - it's the first time I've ever felt comfortable in swimwear! The fit is exactly what I hoped for, not too tight or loose around my thighs/stomach/butt, and the material is nice quality as well. Really excited to get back into swimming after getting these, it's so rare to find something that both fits me and feels 'myself' as a fat butch, honestly a bit emotional over it! (4XL for reference!)

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Viv H
Buttery Smooth!!

really soft and smooth and shorts! they feel super nice quality and if you have bigger legs i find they don’t cause chafing when wet which is really important with board shorts. I bought 2 more in a size down so i can have a tighter fitting pair and a bagger pair :)

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Beck (UK customer)
Finally, swimwear I can feel myself in

I’ve reached the age of 49 never having felt comfy in swimwear, and I’m so happy to have found Unity Cove. Growing up in the 1980s, I never felt like myself in the swimwear I had to wear. One-piece swimsuits felt horrible and were too short (I’ve got a long body). Bikinis were too skimpy and delicate. Growing up, I preferred so-called “boys’ clothes” and would have loved to wear shorts in the pool, but this wasn’t allowed.

When I saw an ad for Unity Cove, the swimwear looked great, so I took the plunge and ordered. The package arrived in just a few days, and it was exciting tracking its journey from Australia to the UK. It arrived in time for my summer holiday and I’m thrilled with it. Sizing is spot on, quality is great and I love that it is suitable for the gym or running too: thank you so much, Konnie!

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Lea
LOVE

These!!! I have the shorts, bra top and swim top…it is all so comfortable! In and out of the water!! Washes well too!! I felt so comfortable, and as a larger lady who never really feels very comfortable in swimwear..that really is something!! Great product!

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Libby Letchford
Good quality, proportions and pockets!

I am loving wearing these shorts normally - they’re so comfy! I’ve yet to try them in water. I love the soft lining and decent size side and back pockets. Life savers!

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Lou T
Perfection!

Love the comfort and fit of my shorts, great for all sports (or just walking around). But my fave thing is the zip up back pocket - actually big enough to fit my phone! Congrats Unity Cove - awesome design!

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Kat Murphy
Finally!

Finally a swimwear product that doesn’t make me feel self conscious and ride up all the time, whilst fitting my body perfectly! 10/10 would recommend.

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Katrina
My new go to shorts for everything!

As someone who is a size 22, finding shorts that are comfortable and functional is often impossible. I'm not kidding when I say I haven't had to pull these down even once from riding up. They are extremely comfortable and the perfect swim or every day shorts.
Love love love them!

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Danielle P.
I am in love with these shorts

I have always worn board shorts but men’s shorts are too long. I’ve long outgrown a pair that I modified to be shorter, so I was so excited to find this brand that caters for people like me! Konnie was super helpful with my sizing and the shorts are just amazing. So soft, flexible, amazing, just the right length and fit. I just keep putting them on in front of the mirror!

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Kylie Groom
Excellent quality and comfort

I am short and fat and feel more confident than ever swimming in the classic swim shorts and shirt. They’re super comfy, well made and have the vital zippered rear pocket. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a more neutral style of swim wear without having to buy mens.
154cm, 105kg. Both items size 4XL.

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Chelsea Johnson
Super comfy in fabric and design

In love with my new swim shorts from Unity cove.
The fabric is super soft and the design gives me comfort to wear what I want to on the day depending if I want to wear a bikini or shorts. Thank you for coming up with such a gender inclusive design that's suited for EVERYONE

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Katherine Burns
Dress up or down!!

I absolutely love my Unity Cove swim shorts. So comfortable and look amazing. Have had them a fortnight, and got comments everytime I've worn them. I wore them to a wedding yesterday and loved feeling like my self for once, as well as comfortable and smart. Hitting the pool with them today!!

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Kylie B.
Great shorts

Partner and I bought a pair each to see what the shorts were like. Turns out we love them!!! The stretchy fabric, the inner lining, the length and general fit are all awesome. The sizing guide was pretty accurate too. My partner has already bought 2 more shorts and a swim top too. I plan on getting more soon.

Founder’s Note - From Konnie

I never set out to build a swimwear brand.

For years, I dreaded beach days - not because I didn’t love the ocean, but because I never felt at home in what I had to wear.

Men’s shorts never fit right. Women’s one-pieces never felt like me. Every option was a reminder that I didn’t belong in the boxes fashion tried to put me in.

Unity Cove grew out of that discomfort - and today, as I tip into my second year, I’m still running it out of my apartment.

Orders get packed on my living room, racks of swimwear line the hallway, and it’s messy and imperfect in the best possible way.

Every time I print a shipping label, I think about the person on the other side of it - someone who, like me, just wants to feel comfortable and free in their own skin.

What started as my personal frustration has become something much bigger: a community rewriting the rules of fashion. A place where nobody has to compromise who they are to enjoy the water, the sun, and themselves.

If you’re here reading this, please know this brand exists because of you. Every order, every message, every story reminds me why I keep going - and proves that inclusive swimwear matters.

I’m endlessly grateful you’ve taken a chance on me and on Unity Cove.

- Konnie (She/They), Founder & Designer, Unity Cove

Why Unity Cove® Exists

Over 60% of People

report feeling uncomfortable in regular swimwear. We made comfort the priority.

Trans & Non Binary

folks say regular swimwear doesn't fit or meet their style needs. Ours does.

Only 1 in 5 Brands

offer sizes above XL. We offer up to 6XL and we're just getting started.

Over 60% of People

report feeling uncomfortable in regular swimwear. We made comfort the priority.

Trans & Non Binary

folks say regular swimwear doesn't fit or meet their style needs. Ours does.

Only 1 in 5 Brands

offer sizes above XL. We offer up to 6XL and we're just getting started.