> #### What's the point?
>
> This option is closely linked to the **rise** option that determines how high your swim trunks will rise on your waist.
>
> However, the width of your elastic is also a factor to take into account, so that's where this option comes in.


## Effect of this option on the pattern
![This image shows the effect of this option by superimposing several variants that have a different value for this option](shin_elasticwidth_sample.svg "Effect of this option on the pattern")