Fred Perry Shorts. These swim shorts are made from recycled fabric, 2 welt pockets to the side, Elasticated waistband and logo wreath to the leg. Regular fit, 100% polyester. Machine washable cold and mild. Fred Perry, Original since 1952. Fred Perry was the son of a cotton spinner, who went on the become a world champion at table tennis. He then switched to Tennis and went on to win Wimbledon 3 times. The M3 was the original polo shirt wore by Fred Perry and made in Leicester, England.