The Hurley Commander shorts are made from 100% cotton twill with hidden snaps on the cargo pockets. Features include military details, woven label branding & an icon applique at the waistb&. Hurley was founded in 1979 by 23-year-old Bob Hurley. Bob worked for 5 years as a surf board shaper for various companies; including Lightning Bolt, Wind-an-Sea & Wave Tools.