Looking for something incredible to slip into–look no further. John Sievers briefs and trunks offer premium fabric with an anatomical pouch. Sold exclusively by International Jock and ready to ship to you!
Where to buy: www.internationaljock.com
Today’s high-tech cyberspace allows for ease of purchasing any myriad of products. I live on an island that is somewhat limited in the things that my family desires to sustain our home. Simply put, we purchase everything that we can online. This is a much simpler way of purchasing for a large family. Because the online purchasing of everyday products is easier than store purchasing. The men’s underwear industry has shifted over the last decade. To a heavy emphasis on web-based companies.
I started experimenting with underwear over 25 years ago. That makes me sound old, but in reality, you’re only as old as you allow yourself to be. What it does mean is that I’ve experienced a wide-range of purchasing modes in my underwear history. I’d like to share my own self-history of purchasing modes with you to see if you relate of identify.
Discount and Department Store Purchases:
My early teen years were probably much like any man’s early teen years. Full of exploration and discovery. I explored everything from sports to music to underwear. I discovered I was good at some sports and not good at others. I found music as a passion. For the purposes of this post. Underwear options were discovered and have since become a passion of mine.
There were really only a few of options in my town for the purchase of underwear. Wal-Mart, K-Mart, and a store called Cohns. Wal-Mart carried Hanes bikini briefs and an off brand of silk string bikinis. K-Mart had Joe Boxer bikinis and thongs and Fruit of the Loom low rise briefs. Cohns carried the very famous Jockey Elance Bikinis. How do I know this? I purchased them all and tried them.
The purchasing process required an encounter with a sales person that was sometimes uncomfortable. Until I realized that everyone buys underwear. I also realized that stores wouldn’t sell men’s bikinis and thongs if people didn’t buy them. I connected the fact that sometimes the stock was low to the fact that MEN BOUGHT UNDERWEAR styles other than plain white briefs.
Purchases through this in person method carried over into visits to JC Penney, Sears, Dillards, Macys, and others. I found myself purposely-perusing shopping malls for the latest fashion briefs on the market when we visited bigger towns. This was a main mode of purchase for a very long time.
Mail Order Catalogs:
The idea of mail order has been around for well more than a century. The old way of purchasing was to order something from an ad in the local paper. The order was shipped to the town general store and you were allowed to retrieve it there. People ordered everything from livestock to specialty groceries in this manner.
The clothing industry caught on to this very early as Sears and JC Penney Catalogs go back quite some time. My personal history of purchasing men’s underwear encountered this very early on. The problem was that as an early teen. In order to purchase by mail order, my parents would have had to have written a check. Debit cards didn’t exist at this point and credit cards were only used for emergency. There was no way in the world that I was going to ask a parent to write a check for a skimpy bikini or thong!
This didn’t mean I didn’t look or even order the catalogs. International Male and UnderGear were regulars in my mailbox. I always tried to intercept the mail to ensure that I got a hold of the catalogs first. I found UnderGear through a friend’s parents who left it lying on the counter at their house. I jotted down the number, called when I got home, and voila—the catalog was in the mail.
As I got older and acquired my own income and means of purchasing. I remember filling out the paper order form in the center of the UnderGear catalog, writing a check, putting both in an envelope. Mailing the order form and money off to UnderGear. Then, the wait would begin. I’d check the mail with anticipation and wait and wait and wait. Tracking numbers were non-existent. YOU JUST WAITED!
Of course, the process got a little smoother with the acceptance of debit cards. I can also remember, filling out the order form and calling in the order with a debit card. The wait was just as painful. The time to receive the goods was cut down by a few days. Because I didn’t have to wait for my order form to be received in the mail. This was a much-welcomed modernization to the underwear industry.
The Online Shopping Phenomenon
Let’s get into the 21st Century. For the most part, everyone is familiar with purchasing underwear online. After all, UNB is online and we basically talk about products and point readers to those products’ web pages. I’d say that we all purchase underwear online. Rather than talk about this awesome mode of purchase. I want to tell you about my first encounters with online purchasing.
Right before I got married. I decided that I wanted to spice up my honeymoon experience with skimpy underwear and swimwear for myself. Also, super skimpy underwear and swimwear for my soon to be wife. I knew that Victoria’s Secret had large stores in malls, but that seemed embarrassing. I also knew that awesome men’s underwear didn’t exist in my small town America shopping mall. I decided to give online purchasing a shot. I went into my office computer at work (after hours so I wouldn’t get in trouble). Used the dial-up Internet service (I can still hear the tones playing as the phone dialed into the world wide web). Carefully selected my purchases from Victoria’s Secret and UnderGear. I actually have pictures of it all, but I won’t share because the quality is lacking.
Needless to say, online shopping is my primary source today. In particular, I like that I can shop several sources at one sitting to get the best deal. Everyone offers discounts. Occasionally brands will offer a larger discount to compete with sites like Amazon. Free shipping is exactly that—FREE! The variety and selection is at your fingertips. Time is saved. There are multiple sites that sell dozens of brands. You really get the best of it all!
Bonus—Men’s Underwear Retail Stores
With the ease of purchasing online. I’d encourage you not to sell yourself short by purchasing everything through the Internet. If you happen to be in a large city with a men’s underwear retail store, seek them out and go for a visit. I am always amazed at how great of an experience in person shopping is. I get to ask expert sales people their opinions in an environment that is safe. In fact, everyone in the store is buying underwear. That’s why the store exists. It saddens me that this type of purchase may diminish over the next several years due to Internet sales. I really enjoy meeting the sales teams and trying new stuff from their displays. Make sure you give this type of purchasing a shot.
25 years of purchasing underwear has given me some awesome memories. I look forward to 25 more years. Who knows, one day maybe I’ll start a brand or even a retail store (online or in person). Thanks for being faithful readers of UNB. We enjoy every post and love your feedback. Hit us up on social media or comment below.
There is a new brand blasting onto the market. Sorry, I had to say that with the title. Which happens to be the slogan of new brand called Krakatoa Underwear. I found this brand on Instagram. They did a promoted post of just a pair of green boxer briefs. The pouch and design is what caught my eye. I shot them an email and within a few hours. They answered back! We have an interview coming very soon!
The brand is focusing on the anatomical pouch, wide waistband, awesome fabric, and craftsmanship. I had the chance to talk to them a big over the weekend. They have such an amazing energy and passion for creating a killer brand. On top of those things listed above. They are all about making underwear that improves guys lives. We all know what an amazing pair of underwear can do to your attitude, confidence, and self esteim.
The pairs they have are just three. A boxer briefs, trunk and brief. They are starting small but I fully expect them to grow over the next year or two. Starting a new brand in a crowded space is not easy. Each style comes in five different colors. Deep Black, Flat Grey, Forrest Green, Ocean Green and Polar White. The fabric is 92 percent Micro-Modal + 8 percent Spandex. Modal is the go to fabric for underwear. It’s fast become one of my favorites. Mix the modal with spandex and take my money!
Lastly, Notice the image above. Its of guys of different ages, races and sexual orientations. They are making underwear for all guys. Krakatoa is one of the few brands stepping outside of the traditional underwear models. They are showing their underwear on all kinds of guys. We definitely applaud that, readers of UNB range in age, race and sexual orientation. They prove our point great underwear is for everyone.
Thier slogan is “Put a Volcano in your Pants.” It’s a fun slogan for a great company who we will see do big things in the underwear industry.
Niku Underwear hails from South Africa and brings you sleek and sexy classic styles. Try them out for a shot at classy.
Where to buy: www.niku.co.za
Who needs new underwear? That’s a strange question to ask on an underwear blog, we always need new undies. This week Baskit has the Active Brief for just $12! Just go to the Baskit site for this great deal! Just $12 till midnight
Candyman Fashion furnished the X3D SUAVE THONG by ERGOWEAR for review.
Rating: 10/10
- Daily Fit: 10/10
- Sizing: 10/10
- Construction: 10/10
- Styling: 10/10
- Daily Performance: 10/10
Pros: Super soft fabric, great golden waistband, anatomical pouch
Cons: No cons.
SALVATORE Recommendation: I was excited the day my Ergowear Review package arrived in the mail. I get new underwear quite often. But there is something exhilarating about receiving a brand you’ve never tried before. Ergowear has long been considered the “gold standard” in anatomically or ergonomically correct pouches by most experts. This begs the question that if I consider myself an underwear expert. how in the world had I never tried Ergowear? I’ve come to realize that sometimes even the most experienced underwear enthusiast misses something incredible.
As I carried the package inside, I went through my normal new underwear routine. I went to my bathroom opened the package. I enjoyed a few moments of solace with new arrivals. The first pair I pulled out was the FEEL SUAVE BIKINI. The second pair I pulled out was the MAX SUAVE BIKINI. The third pair I pulled out was the X3D BIKINI in turquoise. The fourth pair I pulled out was the X3D SUAVE THONG in vermouth.
Never been a thong man. Sure, I have a few in my collection. But up until now, I’ve never considered them for anything other than sleeping in. The idea of something riding up the crack has always been unappealing to me. That changed when Ergowear arrived at my mailbox. Something about the soft anatomical pouch that the Suave collection. That overwhelms the thought of dislike for thongs. I enjoyed wearing this pair.
Here are few things that stuck out to me:
- Pouch: The X3D Pouch is one of my favorite pouches. Coming from a pouch snob, you should take that lightly. The anatomy fits just right in this collection. Surpassingly, the thong lived up to my expectation.
- Ergowear Logo: The Ergowear logo is sewn front in center on the top of the brief. Where the waistband would be if it had one. This is simple and adds to the overall look of the brief. The logo calmly states that the wearer is fashionable and knows how to pick good undies. Some brands are over the top with their branding of products. Again, there is nothing wrong with that, but it is sometimes necessary to be a little more discreet.
- Fabric: LUXURY! LUXURY! LUXURY! Ergowear pulled no punches with how incredible this Suave Microfiber blend feels on the sensitive region. The 95% Polyester and 5% Spandex blend is very soft, displays high elasticity, is a highly resistant fiber. It allows very little moisture absorption. One of the best I’ve ever put on.
If you’ve read any of the posts in this mini-series. You will know that what I just said is almost identical to some of the other posts. That’s because the collection is simply amazing. I am so shocked that that Ergowear was able to translate such comfort into a thong. Try it out! If you have any feedback for me or just want to link up on social media, hit me up on Twitter @manatomicallyme.
BRAND: ERGOWEAR
PAIR: X3D SUAVE THONG
COLORS: Vermouth, White, Black, Burgundy, and Dark Turquoise
FABRIC: Microfiber: 95% polyester 5% spandex
SIZES: S – XL
COST: $27.00
FURNISHED BY: Candyman Fashion
Where to buy:
- https://www.candymanfashion.com/collections/ergowear
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I’ve been reading UNB for about 7 years because you & your staff do a great job keeping your readers up to date on the happenings with the underwear industry and fashion. As a married straight guy, I’ve had my challenges being that I’m a minority in this realm of men who share my interest in underwear, but because of UNB I’ve learned to embrace my passion and truly accept myself for who I am and understand that there’s nothing wrong with having a fascination with underwear, even as a straight guy. Furthermore all of the UNB articles, reviews, video reviews, guest writings, etc. have had an influence on my underwear purchases. Whether it be a brand that was highlighted or an actual pair of underwear that was reviewed, UNB definitely influenced my decisions. So for all that UNB has done for me, I feel good giving back so that they can continue educating men that there’s better undies decisions to be made! Plus, I consider it like a magazine subscription to something I really enjoy reading. It’s that simple.
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Erupting onto the men’s underwear scene is Krakatoa Underwear. Featuring a brief, trunk, and boxer brief, the new company’s anatomical design allows you to “put a volcano in your pants.” Dare you to check them out!
It’s time to Cowboy Up and wear your favorite briefs. This is the Almost Naked Tagless Premium Brief. The Almost Naked line is a favorite of our guys here at UNB!
BRAND: Andrew Christian
PAIR: Almost Naked Tagless Premium Brief
COLORS: Black, Heather, and Red
FABRIC: 93% Rayon Made From Bamboo, 7% Spandex
SIZES: X-Small – X-Large
COST: $22.50
Where to buy:
King Style Underwear provided me with these undies for review. This is my second pair of King Style Underwear that I have had the opportunity to review. If you are looking for something unique and have an open mind about your undies, check these out for sure.
Rating: 8.6/10
- Daily Fit: 9/10
- Sizing: 7/10
- Construction: 8/10
- Styling: 10/10
- Daily Performance: 9/10
Pros: The Rayon Spandex fabric is amazing and the style is totally on point
Cons: Too much fabric in the pouch flap, and watch your sizing on these as well
UNB John’s recommendation: These are a very fun pair of undies and if you are looking for something a little different that you can wear out for the night or wear all day give these a try. I recommend these for the fabric alone.
So this is the second pair in the King Style series that I had the opportunity to review. I actually liked these a lot better than the trunks that I reviewed. Don’t get me wrong, the trunks are a pair I will keep and wear often, but these just seemed more my style. First off, I really like the contrasting colors around the leg openings. And the racing stripes down both sides. It just adds a little more fun and style to your typical pair of black briefs. The fabric, which was the first thing I noticed was very light and thin, but yet felt strong and not cheap at all. The waistband was similar, very thin and comfortable.
Just like the trunks, I reviewed from King Style. These have a very unique pouch in the front that keeps your balls and your shaft separate. The fabric in the construction of the pouch is flexible enough to move with you and adjust with the size of your shaft throughout the day. However, it seems like there is a lot of extra fabric in the pouch. It almost feels and looks like just a wad of extra fabric. On the flip side, the coverage over the butt is amazing. I love my squats at the gym. So I have a little extra back there and with most briefs I feel like my ass cheeks are hanging out, but not with these. They made my butt look amazing which is always a plus.
The fabric is amazing is it a Rayon Spandex mix that King Style calls Micro Tencel. It is very soft and breathable which is awesome. There Ebay store also says it is naturally wrinkle-resistant and environmentally sustainable. You have to try it to really understand the greatness of this fabric.
BRAND: King Style Underwear
PAIR: Series D-Eco Fashion Tencel Fiber Brief
COLOR: Black (Also available in Navy Blue)
FABRIC: 90%Rayon, 10% Spandex
SIZE: Large
COST: AU $28.00 or about $22.00 USD
FURNISHED BY: King Style
WHERE TO BY:
We got the chance to talk to Matthew at JockUp about his brand. It’s one we found and love the classic designs. We profiled their Jock as our Jockstrap Wednesday, Jock of the week a few weeks back. But, we wanted to introduce you to the brand!
Thanks for taking the time to talk to us. JockUp came to my attention on Instagram. I noticed you were following us and I love the pictures you were posting. Then I clicked and saw you were a brand. At first, I thought you maybe an online retailer. But I was wrong. I really liked the clean look of your gear.
Tell us about your journey in the world of men’s underwear. What made you start JockUp? Did you love men’s underwear before creating JockUp?
I’ve always loved underwear and starting my own brand was something I had been thinking about for a while. I would wear some brand and think this is good but I would change this and that. The day I came up with the name JockUp and created the logo was the when I decided to go for it and start my own brand. I ran a successful Kickstarter crowd funding campaign, dove into the manufacturing process and developed the line to what you see today. It really just comes down to making underwear and active gear that I want to wear – creating clean and confident lines that showcase the strength of the male form while being engineered for the active man.
You’re about page mentions you worked as an architect. How does this training come into and influence your designs?
I have a clean and modern aesthetic where, using the architectural mantra, form follows function. I like using design and materials that serve a purpose beyond just looking good.
I really like that your line has a very classic feel. I have said that everyone should own classic underwear. Why did you pick basic black and white with a blue waistband?
Black, white and gray tones are a classic that go with everything while never going out of style. Starting with this clean masculine color pallet was a good way to start the JockUp line. The vibrant blue of the elastic band broadcasts a confidence and strength that represents the JockUp brand.
We ran a post on the Wide Brand Jock, it seems that the “classic jocks” are a thing of the past. Why was it so important to put this in your collection?
The classic 3-inch band jockstrap was always a personal favorite and preferred way to keep my boys in place while being active. The thicker band adds stability that other underwear can’t compete with. Not having a classic-style jock would just be criminal. Other men obviously feel the way I do because it’s one of JockUp’s best sellers.
What has been the biggest influence in creating you in your collection?
I think JockUp is a culmination of a lot of things but the biggest influence is simply a personal experience of what works and what doesn’t. I don’t just draw up a design and say that looks pretty, I use and abuse my active gear to make sure they hold up and perform the way they have to in the real world.
Who should be wearing JockUp gear? Do you have a specific guy or type of guys?
JockUp is for the active man that appreciates clean masculine designs that showcase the strength of the male form. It’s all about performance-enhancing fit and finish delivering unapologetic confidence. If you like clean, confident details made with superior quality materials and construction techniques then JockUp is for you.
You have a pretty solid line but what is coming up or JockUp? Anything you can share with our readers?
I’m introducing more colors, some limited edition tees and a few other things in the works.
Thanks for taking the time to talk to us. Where can our readers find your gear and on social?
The entire JockUp line can be found on JockUp.com
Web: https://jockup.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JockUp
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jockupgear
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jockupgear
Bigger and barer for its 7th year, West End Bares returns on Sunday 25 September 2016 taking its audience on an epic medieval adventure for this years theme.
Featuring over 100 of the hottest performers from London’s West End and beyond, who will strip and tantalise to raise money for UK based charity, Make a Difference Trust.
This years sponsor for the mens underwear comes in the form of UK brand Curbwear. For tickets: https://goo.gl/ydAg8Q
Hello kinksters,
I hope Tim took good care of you last week. I was away at camp still, and life got a bit overwhelming. But now I am BACK! I’ve been eyeing a new brand (to me) lately, a brand that I want to wear everything they make. They have a very sexy aesthetic, though I would describe them as making mostly classic cuts. Based out of LA, they have been open since 1996 (20 years, woah). Their name is 665 and they are a leather and neoprene tailor. That features various other fashion and products as well. Today, I want to feature one of their neoprene products, the Neoprene Sport Jock Brief.
I am getting more and more fascinated with the neoprene products lately. I already love spandex and leather. But the rubber/latex stuff isn’t usually something I am into. The neoprene is a nice middle ground. It has the sturdy look of leather while also having a softer drape and feel more spandex. I have a neoprene harness that I quite like, and just recently got a jock with a neoprene pouch.
What I like about the 665 Neo Sport Jock Brief is that it’s a simple piece that is still bold and strong. It is a black neoprene jock brief. With either Neon Green, Neon Orange, or White binding around the edges. This pop is my favorite part. You can pretty much win me over anytime if you have a dark solid piece with a pop color. I wish they did a few more colors of the pop as an option (neon blue, pink, red…etc). But oh well, I’ll probably always want more colors no matter what they do.
The pouch seems ample enough to fit a good sized package in there. Though I’m not sure how it would handle something as things got more excited (comment below if you have worn neo undies). The back window is big enough to really let the butt shine. I have a problem with a lot of the jock briefs out there. That don’t have a big enough window in back, and the bottom of the window is too high. You know what I mean, it’s “here’s some of a butt, have a nice day”.
At $45, that’s not a bad price for a sleek and sturdy nice fetish undies pair. The brief jock comes in S, M, L, and XL, with the Green, Orange, and White binding options. They are virtually impervious. So feel free to interact with any fluids you want, as it will all just wash with some dish soap and hang dry.
This will likely be my next funtimes purchase. I hope I get to tell you all about it. Have a beautiful rest of your weekend. I’m performing in an awesome Burlesque Boy Band Tribute show on Sunday night. It’s gonna be a fun time.
To purchase: go to 665 Leather’s website.
Until next time folks, keep it kinky.
TtheAmazing, over and out!
I joined UNB back in February with an open mind to try new things. That led to very open and honest conversations with friends and family about the men’s underwear industry, very good friendships with some of the other writers on this blog, exposure to big brands that includes talking to designers and owners, and ultimately reviews of styles that I never considered on my own. One of those styles is the topic of every Thursday’s post here at UNB—THE THONG!
Thong underwear for men goes back several centuries (some argue millennia) and has descendants like the loincloth, jock strap, and modern g-string. For our purposes, the thong is a fairly modern reinvention dating to the early 1930s for some in the adult entertainment industry (mainly women) and widely produced for men beginning in the early 1970s. Why am I telling you this—to show that thongs are a fairly common and acceptable style of men’s underwear. Only recently has our society questioned their manliness.
Here are a few questions I have received through UNB considering my participation in the thong phenomena that is sweeping the underwear industry:
What made you decide to try thongs?
I believe there are two real reasons thongs now exist in my collection:
- I committed to this blog with an open mind and promise to UNBTim that I would try new things. I never said I’d like everything that I try or that I’d write reviews that aren’t true.
- I have tried everything that brands have sent me to review. Thongs have been a part of those assignments.
What has your journey looked like so far in reference to thongs?
To date, I have received several thongs to review for the site. At first, I was a little reluctant and then I decided to give everything that comes in the mail a fair shake. One of our distributors sent over an Ergowear X3d thong for me to try. I decided to put it through my ultimate review testing cycle: 1.) All day wear 2.) Workout-wear 3.) Sleepwear
I enjoyed every moment of each of the three scenarios. The thong portion (up the but crack) didn’t bother me at all. Keep in mind that Ergowear X3d meets my anatomical pouch requirement (read any number of my posts to pick up on my pouch snob attitude) and provides some of the highest quality fabrics out there. In other words, I didn’t go to a discount store and try a cheaper brand. Quality counts for something in every situation and you get what you pay for.
Admittedly, I’m not stockpiling thongs, but I don’t have an aversion to them at all. It’s nothing for me to randomly pull one out of my chest of drawers and not think twice about putting it on for the day. It’s just another pair of underwear.
If you’d like any recommendations, hit one of the writers up on Twitter. Everyone is game for helping you find the perfect fit.
We are going WAY back in the UNB TBT. This is a pair of Olaf Benz that we profiled in 2009. Specifically the Prince Brazil Slip. We even reviewed this pair. Even back in 2009 bikinis were around. Granted, this was sold more in Europe than the US. This happened to be one of the first times we worked with Dead Good Undies! We still love them! BTW, if you’re wanting this pair… you’re about 7 years too late! I’m sure they have something new that is a similar match.
I still have this pair in my collection and still love the fit and style. I need to find it. I haven’t worn it in a while!
Today we’re going to see what is new at aussieBum in underwear. Mostly the styles are briefs and trunks (hipsters), but there is a bikini (tanga) and jock in the mix. Some are new collections and others are different colors and prints in their existing collection line up. We’ll start with existing collections then move into the new ones.
EnlargeIT Collection
aussieBum has added 3 new digital camo print options to their EnlargeIT line, which feature their ergonomic pouch. You can select either brief or hipster from camo forest, camo ocean, or camo urban. All three have a wide waistband with the aussieBum name on it and have black piping. They’re made out of 92% cotton and 8% elastane fabric. Camo Forest is shades of green. Camo Ocean is in the blue family. Then camo urban is grays with some black. If you like camo then check out this line of underwear.
Cottonhill Collection
There are just two colors added to their Cottonhill collection, which 100% ribbed cotton. You get to choose from brief or trunk again with this line. Then the two new colors are white or black. They both have the thicker waistband with aussieBum on it. If you like a nice simple traditional style then here is a line for you.
Cottonsoft Collection
Here’s another cotton line with a little stretch. It’s made out of 92% cotton and 8% elastane fabric. The Cottonsoft collection also come in brief or hipster and four new color options. First up is inferno gray, which is a red waistband with gray aussieBum on it and then gray body. Its brother is inferno white, which features the same waistband color with a white body. The next two options have a teal or maybe aqua colored waistband with aussieBum in gray. Then you either go for the white or gray body.
Pure Collection
The Pure Collection has two new styles added to it along with three new brief colors. Now you have a choice of a jock or bikini (tanga) along with the brief and trunk in this collection. The new brief colors are a baby blue, baby pink, or cloud (white). Now the bikini and jock color option is called Bryon. Byron is a tie dye look with colors of blue, red, yellow, orange, purple, and white. Also, the two styles have white piping. All these options have a thin blue waistband with aussieBum in white. These are made out of a 92% polyester and 8% elastane fabric.
Billy Collection
The Billy collection adds two new prints options in four colors each. The fabric of this line is a blend of 90% cotton and 10% elastane. Briefs and trunks are your style options with this collection. The prints to choose from are called Eternity and Skulls. Eternity is a paisley pattern with base colors of black, blue, ice (light blue), and red. The paisley pattern is done in white outline. All the Eternity underwear features a thin white waistband with white piping at the leg openings.
Now the skull pattern, of course, has skulls on it, but no cross bones below the skulls. This pattern comes in aqua, black, blue, or red. The aqua, black, and blue all feature white skulls. The red is actually the skull color and the base color is black. Black and Red have black waistbands and leg piping, while the other two colors have white waistbands and leg piping.
Viva Collection
This is the first new collection we’ll overview. If you want to brighten up your underwear a bit then you’ll want to check the Viva collection out. Your style choices are brief or trunk and color options if blue, green, purple, or red. These have the thicker waistband with the aussieBum name on it in the same color as the body of the underwear. The waistband has a gray background, but it seems more of an accent color with the large text and a stripe of the body color at the base of the waistband. These are made of 90% cotton and 10% elastane.
Pride Collection
The waistband is what makes this collection. It rainbow stripes with aussieBum in white on it. It’s also a fairly thick looking waistband. The body color of these are white and it’s available in brief or trunk. They’re made out of 87% micro modal and 13% elastane blend. Don’t miss out, since this is a limited edition range.
Booyah! Collection
If you want something a bit different in the print front and a bit on the fun side then these are ones to look at. This is another limited edition collection and only available in briefs. The fabric is a blend of 90% polyester and 10% elastane . Your options are Pixels, Sweets, Koalas, Sparrows, or Terriers. I’d say Pixels would be a good options for gamers. It has a black base color with white netting (pixel) overlayed over it. Then there are blue, red, and yellow squares with eyes that remind me of ghosts from Pac-Man. There are also speech bubbles on it with some text. Next up is Sweets, which is a base color of white. It has circles of orange, pink, blue, green with a swirl look inside the circles. Koalas have blue koala bear heads on a white background. Some of the koala bears have red Xs as eyes, some have red X eyes and a red mouth, and others are just blue open circle eyes. Sparrows feature blue birds in different stages of flight on a white base color. For the dog lovers you can get the Terriers print, which is a silhouette of the dog. The silhouettes are in the colors of red, yellow, blue, green, purple, and orange on white background. These all have the thick waistband with aussieBum on them.
World Series Collection
Support your country with your undies. The World Series collection is another limited edition collection, so get them before they are gone. These are made out of a blend of 90% cotton and 10% elastane fabric. They are available in brief or trunk and in 8 options. The countries represented are Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, Great Britain, Spain, Taiwan, and USA. All the waistbands of these say Property of the country name, but in the country language. Australia has a yellow waistband with green lettering, kangaroo, and two stripes with the body color of blue. The waistband of Brazil also is yellow with green lettering. It also has a thin stripe at the base of the waistband while the top has a thicker green stripe with a yellow diamond with a blue circle in it like their flag. Brazil’s body color is blue. France has a white body with a blue waistband with gray text and rooster. At the top of the waistband is a stripe that alternates in color blue, white, and red like their flag. Germany’s waistband also resembles their flag with stripes of black, red, yellow. The text on the waistband is on the red stripe in yellow. The body of the underwear is black. Great Britain’s body is white and the waistband has red, blue, white along with gray lettering. The waistband also has their flag worked into the design. Red and yellow are the colors of Spain. The body is red and the waistband is yellow with red lettering and two red stripes at the bottom and one at the top. Taiwan’s body color is navy and the waistband main color is red. The lettering is in gray. The top of the waistband a thick blue stripe that has half of the sun that is on their flag in gray. Below the text at the bottom of the waistband is a thinner blue line. Last up is the USA, which body color is white. The waistband contains thing red white stripes at the top and bottom of the waistband. In the middle is the blue stripe with white lettering and stars. If you are one that likes to display your waistband then this would be a great collection to use to show your support for your country.
Now you have it. The new line up in aussieBum underwear. So what is tempting you from the list? I haven’t tried out their underwear line yet, but their tangas would be on my list to give a try. I like that they have a thin waistband. There is also a lot of limited edition items in these collections, so you don’t want to wait too long and miss out.
Armando Adajar has sent us some great pics of Wood Underwear. We hope you enjoy this shoot. Make sure you check out all the great underwear at Wood underwear. Also, see more pics from Armando Adajar at his sit.
Model: Nick Perillo
Wardrobe: Wood Underwear http://www.woodunderwear.com
Photographer: Armando Adajar http://www.armandoadajar.com
Let me state up front. My underwear drawer is full of two requirements that until recently have been non-negotiable: 1.) Briefs (bikinis count) and 2.) Anatomical Pouches. That’s right—If you want to get me a gift, align with those two categories and it’s a sure success. This combination is the staple of my collection.
One of the exciting things about being on the team at UNB centers on the exploration of new styles. Admittedly, it’s hard to get me to see past my bias. Occasionally a review pair will show up in the mail. That is neither of the two aforementioned categories. They BLOW ME OUT OF THE WATER. That happened recently and I want to share my experience with you.
Not long ago, I made contact with the guys at Big Boys Pants. A UK based men’s underwear company that a couple of brothers got together to start a few years back. The reason they started the company will make an awesome post in the future. The bottom line—they were tired of buying designer underwear that left them in a bind. The result—the manliest, most comfortable, anatomically correct men’s underwear on the market. That’s a lot coming from an anatomical snob like myself and I don’t say it lightly.
That’s not even the kicker. The fellows at Big Boys sent me a brief, a thong, and trunk to try out. I knew I’d love the brief, was leery about the thong, and certain I’d hate the trunk. Trunks just don’t do anything for me but right up my legs and bunch up in the most uncomfortable way. Boy was I wrong.
I’m wearing the Big Boys trunk as I type and want a dozen more for the collection. What’s so fabulous about this trunk?
- The softest fabric I’ve ever put on. 95% Modal and 5% Elestane combine to create an exhilarating second skin feel. That I’d put up against any of the big brands. The 1 ½ inch waistband is soft, non-binding, and slimming. The leg bands are perfect. To top it off, the fabric is seemed in the pouch area (which by the way is how they get the anantomical design). It leaves no embarrassing lines on the seat of the pants (slipping into UK talk)—I mean underwear.
- Price point—Something this comfortable should not be so affordable. Compared some other brands that charge upwards of $30 to $40 for something this amazing. Big Boys price point for their trunk is only $18. What?!? That’s insane. To make the deal sweeter, they offer multi-pack discounts. These guys are incredible!
- All of their styles come in multiple color selections with the same mesmerizing fabric. Beware when you are searching; they call their trunk a low-rise brief. Must be another language barrier issue that I’m willing to overcome for this deal of a lifetime. Not only that, they have a US based site that offers FREE SHIPPING on orders over $75.
I cannot overstate how much I despise trunks. However, this Big Boys will go down in history as the COMPANY THAT SOLD ME ON TRUNKS!
More and more brands are producing men’s underwear ads with female models in them. Thanks, Clever Moda for leading the way. I’d buy this brief just because SHE’S in it with HIM. By the way, it’s on sale: Burning Cold Classic Brief.
N2N Bodywear furnished the DC5 SLIK Bikini in the color mocha for review.
Rating: 9.8/10
Daily Fit: 10/10
Sizing: 10/10
Construction: 10/10
Styling: 9/10
Daily Performance: 10/10
Pros: Nice soft fabric
Cons: No real cons, but only available in 4 colors
The Bottom Drawer Recommendation: Overall this is a solid bikini brief that would be great for everyday wear and probably be fine for active activities like sports.
This is the sister or maybe brother of the DC5 Slik G I reviewed a little bit back. I’m going to start with the slight modifications I’d make to the DC6 Slik Bikini, which are only personal preference. I’d like the front pouch to be a little narrower and a little less back coverage. With that being said these are super comfortable and a great bikini.
As I said with the G review, I was concerned about the pouch of these after my first experience with a pair of N2N. I am pleased with the fit of the pouch and the amount of support they give. N2N calls the pouch seamless, which is the look that it gives you of a smooth pouch with no seams. The pouch does have some stitching at the base of the pouch to give it some contouring. This contouring helps cradle the boys.
The fabric of the bikini brief I received actually feels softer to me than the thong version and feels great on. Both are made out of a blend of 92% polyester and 8% spandex fabric. I’m not a fan of the elastic waistbands that carry the brand name on them, so these are right up my alley there. They do have a small N2N logo tag on the right hip, which is subtle and how I think it should be. Another criteria that this pair of underwear met of mine are narrow sides. These come in at around one inch.
The two modifications I mentioned early do not detract from this being an excellent bikini brief. I would considering adding another pair of these to the collection. They are a little bit more than I would like to pay for a pair of underwear, but they are made in the USA. I do really like the mocha color (called brown on their website) I received. It is actually a color I don’t have in my underwear drawer, so it is a nice addition.
Brand: N2N Bodywear
Made: Los Angeles, CA
Pair: DC6 Slik Bikini
Colors: brown, teal, dark gray, and slik sand
Fabric: 92% polyester and 8% spandex
Care: Hand or machine wash in cold water. No bleach. Tumble dry low or hang dry. No iron.
Sizes: Small – XL
Cost: $20.00
Furnished by: N2N Bodywear
Where to buy: https://n2nbodywear.com/collections/slik/products/dc6-slik-bikini
Photographer Alisson Marks, made these amazing images of model Robin De Ranter at the north Italian Lake Como.
Robin is wearing “Pharaoh”, “Flashback” and “Amazon” swimwear available worldwide on our website www.wapowear.com
Credits:
Photography: Alisson Marks
Model: Robin De Ranter
Swimwear: WAPO Wear
N2N Bodywear furnished the Santorini Brief (SC4) for review.
Rating: 7.8/10
- Daily Fit: 9/10
- Sizing: 9/10
- Construction: 7/10
- Styling: 7/10
- Daily Performance: 7/10
Pros:
- Nice pouch, with a fun stripe detail.
- Well constructed and sturdy cotton.
Cons:
- Sturdy cotton not as soft as other cotton fabric N2N has had.
- White undies are not my fav.
UNB T recommendation: A good pair to add to your basics collection, but maybe not for special occasions.
More N2N is never a problem for me. I should probably invest in their stock, I’m such a believer. I love their extra special stuff, and I have a lot of their “basics” styles as well. The cut and pouch size on this pair are really nice. Especially the pouch which is huggy without being too squishy. My favorite part of this pair is the fancy greek inspired pattern on the waistband (I am into creative waistbands).
I love the cut of N2N’s underwear. They give very flattering pouches PAIRED with actual butt coverage (for the styles that want to cover the butt, that is). This pair has contrast bands around the leg holes and a stripe down the pouch front. This creates a nice assist to show off the curvy aspects of your anatomy.
The fabric of the underwear is 90% Cotton and 10% Spandex. It is a really good dense cotton. I shouldn’t have a problem with it. But because I was sent this pair alongside the 80% Cotton Neon brief. I feel like this is more of a “sturdy” cotton, so the feel isn’t as silky. It’s still a very nice cotton, but I would wear this in a cooler situation.
I would say I liked wearing this pair with a looser pair of pants/shorts, because it has a little more hold to it. So you’re not flopping around everywhere. I tend to like wearing slightly more “secure” pouch undies for when I’m wearing looser bottoms. Because I don’t want EVERYTHING swinging around.
It comes in 2 colors: White with blue contrast, or blue with white contrast. For $23, it’s definitely a good pair of underwear. Check it out at N2N Bodywear, and look at the other cuts in the Santorini collection.
Sizing: I got a Large, and I’m usually a large. Fits great. N2N is to my knowledge pretty dang accurate with their sizing.
Likes and Dislikes: I love the simple contrast details,and the nautical vibe of this pair. I
BRAND: N2N Bodywear
PAIR: SC4 Santorini Brief
COLORS: Blue, White
FABRIC: 90% Cotton, 20% Spandex
SIZES: S-XL
COST: $23
FURNISHED BY: N2N Bodywear
We had to run this picture of JOR Swimwear from our 2016 UNB Swimwear guide. This features Matt and Drew and photography by Taylor Campbell.
N2N Bodywear furnished the Neon Classic Cotton Brief (NC12) for review
Rating: 10/10
- Daily Fit: 10/10
- Sizing: 10/10
- Construction: 10/10
- Styling: 10/10
- Daily Performance: 10/10
PROS:
- Hugging anatomic pouch makes package feel loved but allowed to hang free.
- Sexy neon color cotton.
- Really nice texture cotton fabric.
CONS:
- I don’t have 10 more of these undies.
- Wish it came in more neon colors.
UNB T recommendation: I wouldn’t work out in this. But that’s mostly because I want to keep its longevity. I wore this to many functions, hanging around, an Underwear Bear Dance Cruise.
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If you don’t already know, I have had a very long love affair with the products of N2N Bodywear. I love it when we do reviews for them because it usually means I’ll be very happy with what I get to review. This pair is exceptionally good. It is called the Neon Classic Cotton Brief. Most people think of “classic” and associate boring, this is nothing like that. The pouch is super great at letting your package hang while still keeping it supported. And out of the way of your legs. The pair is 80% cotton and 20% spandex, but it’s such an elegant blend, it feels like there’s silk in it. The pair is either all pink or all yellow, both neon, and features a black waistband.
The Freedom Stretch N-hance pouch on this pair is so great. Due to the combination of amazing pouch shape and fabric used. I felt so sexy wearing this all day on a cruise ship where underwear was the featured element for the dance party. It lets your package jiggle and bounce. While also not making you have to adjust your package ever from sitting or standing or anything. It also gives good butt coverage even for big muscle-butts. The waistband didn’t ride down in back if I had to bend over or anything. It does have a tag in the back. But it’s not that big of a bother (I am not an “all tags suck” kind of guy, just the irritating ones.)
N2N sizing is across the board very accurate with their size chart. I would stick with the size you are. Like I said above, I wish it came in more neon colors. I do appreciate the neon pink and highlighter yellow that it comes in already.
BRAND: N2N Bodywear
PAIR: NC12 Neon Classic Cotton Brief
COLORS: Yellow, Pink
FABRIC: 80% Cotton 20% Spandex
SIZES: S-XL
COST: $19
FURNISHED BY: N2N Bodywear
Where to buy: N2NBodywear.com