Current faults in clothing (6)
I believe the answer is:
shorts
'clothing' is the definition.
(I know that shorts is a type of pair of trousers)
I can't explain the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for shorts that I've seen before include "Garment" , "Item of clothing; drinks of spirit" , "Trousers that end at or above the knee" , "bottom gear" , "Cut-off trousers" .)