Men's Short Pyjamas

The Mariner Underwear men's short pyjamas range pairs a top with matching pyjama shorts in 100% combed cotton or mercerised cotton. Lightweight and breathable, these cotton pyjama sets are the essential nightwear choice for warm evenings and well-heated homes. Sizes run from XS to XXXL.

What Comes in Each Short Pyjama Set

Every men's short pyjama set includes a top and a pair of pyjama shorts. The top comes in a V-neck, round neck or button-down collar. The shorts have a drawstring waistband and side seam pockets. This two-piece design works well for warm summer nights: the top stays in place and the shorts give free movement. A chest pocket on most tops adds a useful detail. The pyjama tops and shorts can also be worn as separate pieces of nightwear or loungewear around the house, not just at bedtime.

Cotton Fabrics and Feel

Most styles in this short pyjamas collection use 100% pure combed cotton jersey. Combed cotton has the shorter fibres removed before spinning, giving a smoother, stronger fabric that stays cosy and soft wash after wash. It is lightweight and breathable, keeping you comfortable through the night without feeling too warm.

Some styles use mercerised cotton, which carries a faint lustre and feels slightly finer. These styles hold their colour well across many washes and are a good choice if you prefer a sharper print design. A small number of sets pair a jersey cotton top with a popeline weave on the shorts for a slightly more structured feel. The popeline fabric is woven rather than knitted, giving it a smoother surface and a crisper print.

Styles, Necklines and Prints

The short pyjama sets come in four neckline options. The V-neck is the most open, keeping the neck and chest free on warmer evenings. The round neck is the classic everyday choice. The button-collar closes with small buttons and gives a tidy bedtime look. Some button-down designs open the full length of the top, making the pair easy to put on and take off .

Print and colour options include striped, jacquard, geometric and solid designs. Striped styles use fil-teint stripe woven into the cotton fabric rather than surface-printed, so the colour stays vivid wash after wash. Geometric and signature prints appear on the shorts. Solid colours include navy, indigo, turquoise, steel blue. Each style forms a coordinated set, featuring either matching or contrasting tops and shorts, making it easy to find your favorite look..

Sizes and Fit

Sizes run from XS to XXL on most short pyjama styles. Some mercerised cotton models extend to XXXL. The cut is relaxed throughout, loose around the body with the shorts sitting at mid-thigh. The elasticated waistband adjusts with a drawstring. If you are between two sizes, taking the larger one gives more comfort. The fabric has enough give to feel comfortable without being baggy at the chest or waist.

Care Instructions

Wash at 30 degrees inside out on a gentle cycle. Fabric softener is not recommended for cotton nightwear as it coats the fibres and reduces breathability over time. Air dry flat or on a hanger. The combed cotton dries quickly. For mercerised styles, avoid high-heat tumble drying to keep the cotton lustre and prevent the print from fading.

The Wider Mariner Underwear Range

The men's short pyjamas sit alongside the full men's pyjamas collection at Mariner Underwear, which covers long pyjama sets for colder nights. The men's cotton pyjamas section includes flannel and velour options for winter. For lounging at home beyond bedtime, the men's loungewear range has lightweight lounge bottoms and tops in the same cotton families. Mariner Underwear has been making nightwear in France since 1967, applying a consistent approach to every style: quality cotton fabric, accurate sizing and construction that holds up over many washes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in a men's short pyjama set?

Each set includes a top and a pair of pyjama shorts. The top comes in V-neck, round neck or button-collar styles. The shorts have a drawstring waistband and seam pockets. Both pieces are designed to wear together as coordinated nightwear.

What fabric are the short pyjamas made from?

Most styles are 100% pure combed cotton jersey. Some use mercerised cotton for a finer, slightly lustrous finish. A small number of sets pair jersey and popeline cotton. All fabrics are lightweight and breathable.

Are men's short pyjamas a good choice for warm summer nights?

Yes. Combed cotton is lightweight and breathable, making this pyjama set range well suited to warm evenings and heated bedrooms. The short cut avoids the extra warmth of long pyjamas and is the go-to nightwear pick in summer.

What sizes do the short pyjamas come in?

Most styles run from XS to XXL. Some mercerised cotton models are available up to XXXL. The fit is relaxed and designed to be worn loose, so sizing up is fine if you prefer extra room.

Can I wear the pyjama top or shorts as separate pieces?

Yes. The tops work as nightwear on their own at bedtime. The pyjama shorts can be used as loungewear around the house or as sleep shorts in warmer weather. The two pieces also work as a mix and match pair with other styles in the range.

How should I wash men's short pyjamas?

Wash at 30 degrees inside out without fabric softener, then air dry. Avoid high-heat tumble drying for mercerised cotton styles to keep the fabric quality and print colour.

What neckline styles are available in the short pyjamas range?

The range includes V-neck, round neck and button-collar tops. V-neck styles are the most open for evening wear. Button-collar tops open at the front and are easy to put on and take off.