Men's underwear: everyday boxers, briefs, pyjamas and socks
The boxer is fitted and cut mid-thigh, the boxers are loose and cut wide, and the briefs are the shortest and closest to the body. A wide, woven and flat-stitched waistband doesn’t roll or leave marks: it’s it that determines the garment's lifespan, well before the fabric.
Boxer briefs, boxer shorts and briefs: three cuts, three uses
The terminology can be confusing, and each type of men's underwear homme has its own area. The boxer is now the most popular cut and the only one that really works under tight jeans or for sports: it holds without compressing and doesn’t ride up. The boxers, with little to no elastane, favour ease and breathability: they’re often worn at night or at home. The briefs never show under fitted clothing and remain the choice for those looking for the minimum amount of fabric.
The fabric of men's underwear: cotton, organic cotton or technical mesh
A men's underwear homme made of cotton remains the everyday reference: it breathes and can be washed hot. A men's underwear homme made from cotton-elastane, with a bit of stretch, retains the breathability of cotton while adding the support that pure cotton lacks. Organic cotton meets the needs of sensitive skin as well as the origin of the material, and a thermal men's underwear homme, made of brushed fabric, takes over when the cold kicks in. Microfibre and technical meshes dry quickly and wick away sweat: they are the men's underwear homme for sports and long days. The often-overlooked point is the waistband: a wide, woven and flat-stitched waistband doesn’t roll or leave marks, it’s it that makes the difference between a garment that lasts two years and one that gets thrown away.
What fabrics to avoid, and what are the downsides of the boxer?
Pure polyester and fully synthetic fabrics without natural fibres are the materials that cause the most problems with prolonged contact: they retain moisture and heat, which encourages irritation over an entire day. A well-designed technical mesh for sports is a different matter, it is made to wick away. As for the boxer, its disadvantage lies in its very quality: because it is fitted, a model that’s too tight or made from a non-breathable material compresses and keeps warmth. The solution isn’t to change cuts but to choose the right size and a breathable fabric. The loose boxers remain the most airy of the three by design.
Men's pyjamas, bathrobes and dressing gowns
The men's pajamas homme are primarily chosen based on fabric and season: light cotton or poplin for summer, flannel and fleece for winter, with straight cuts that don’t hinder sleep. The bathrobe homme in terrycloth is for use after a shower, while the dressing gown, made from non-absorbing material, keeps you warm indoors. These three pieces share the common goal of being bought to last several years, which shifts the criteria towards the durability of seams and the fabric's performance in washing.
Men's socks, swim shorts and swim briefs
Men's socks homme are distinguished by material and height: combed cotton for everyday wear, merino wool for winter, Scottish yarn for the city, and invisible ankle socks under trainers. On the swim side, there are two distinct families: the swim shorts, cut long and worn on the hips, suitable for the beach and long days, and the swim briefs, shorter and fitted, preferred for swimming in pools where cut matters for performance.
Men's underwear regarded as a complete range
Many men's underwear brands still treat men's styles as an appendix to women's lingerie, with two cuts and three colours. We’ve done the opposite by building a complete range: all cuts, from briefs to boxers, available in all sizes, with nightwear, socks, and swimwear treated as standalone categories rather than as complements.
