Bike short featuring an elastic waist in our Lamé Tricot: a shiny, soft, metallic nylon fabric. This nylon-spandex blend is used to create our iconic metallic silhouettes. American Apparel is an iconic brand with a unique history and distinct culture that has gained a fiercely loyal customer following and tremendous global brand awareness. We're known for celebrating inclusivity, individuality, diversity, authenticity, and natural beauty. We embrace what makes our customers unique; expanding and redefining traditional notions of beauty.