This past week, I went to an event with a black tie friend. She stayed at the hotel in which I was staying in advance to make-up and style our hair together. After I put my dress on I said I had for me to alter my clothes to ensure I didn’t see a panty line.
She shook her head and said she was in her boyfriend’s briefs (something she wears often) because they’re so comfy. She added that her seamless shorts were the best under silk dresses as they don’t create lines and makes her feel secure within. This conversation made me wonder whether, just like pockets, females were getting left out in the design of their underwear.
This week from waistbands and the natural fibers of natural, expert will explain the intricacies of the factors that make men’s underwear comfortable, sturdy and durable.
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Briefs or boxers?
In general, whether you wear boxers or briefs and boxer trunks, or briefs with a mid-length length, comes down to personal taste and what suits your body. The most important thing to think about is how the legbands feel as well as whether you prefer soft or thick waistbands and how comfortable or tight you would like to feel.
Binny Borwick, the global designer for Icebreaker Binny Borwick, Icebreaker’s global design manager, states: “Whichever your preference, the garment should be fitted to feel comfortable. It will be like having a skin in which it is breathing and moving through your body, and you do not even realize you’re in it.”
Choose a stretchy, natural-blend fabric
The fabric of your underwear will determine how comfortable it is. Josie Aynsley, head designer for Bonds is quoted as saying “material is crucial when searching for male underwear because it willoffer you certain benefits” including sweat-control, no-chafing or activewear that is quick drying.
“Natural fibres tend to be more airy because of the yarn’s structure, whereas synthetic fibres are able to benefit of drying more quickly,” she says.
The team responsible for product development at Boody recommends using cellulose fibers like linen, hemp bamboo, cotton, or bamboo which are combined with synthetic material. “To ensure a perfect fitting and give the fabric a stretch, it is recommended to blend natural fibres with elastic. Utilizing 100 natural fibres is feasible but the underwear you wear will change shape with time and won’t offer a comfortable fitting.”
Elastane is an essential ingredient.
According to Boody It is essential for the fabric of men’s underwear to be strong and flexible. As we age, our ligaments and muscles get softer, “therefore they need underwear that provide protection to their body to decrease the risk of injuries to the groin or strains.”
Fabrics made from an elastane-based blend is essential. Elastane’s flexibility permits underwear to snap back into its original form, which is essential for tight-fitting clothes that are designed to be worn repeatedly and over. “Without elastic … this clothing will not fit as well after a couple of hours of wearing,” Borwick says.
It’s everywhere
The position of seams can affect the level of comfort you can get from your underwear. Borwick advises looking for seams that “work in harmony with the body’s natural movements and ergonomics to provide comfort and ensure there aren’t any tension points where seams are stretched.”
If you prefer, you can choose seam-free underwear. According to Boody seam-free clothing, they are more comfortable since there aren’t any stitching or joins that cut into your skin or waistline. A lack of seams makes it less likely to have holes appear.
Other items to look for are seams that have flat-engineered seams as well as an elastic waistband that is firm but soft and should rest at a level waist, not getting tangled or digging in.
According to Boody Double-layered bags give you more comfort. If this is important for you, then it’s best to go with trunks, briefs or jockstraps, or boxer briefs instead of more loose-form designs like boxers or Thongs.
What do you wear for a workout?
If you’re sweaty and hot at the gym, search for clothing that breathes and doesn’t cause irritation, as well as regulate the temperature.
According to Aynsley When choosing workout underwear, you should search for items that help you cool down as your temperature increasing. She suggests a lightweight microfibre material and legbands that are made to stay put and prevent chafing.
Natural fibre blends are great according to Borwick. Merino wool for instance, “is breathable, thermo-regulating and naturally odour-resistant, as well as fast-drying and comfortable to wear longer throughout your exercise”.