I have to say that N2N Bodywear make swimwear for guys. Whether you want something skimpy or something a little more conservative. Regardless it will be colorful and fun! Andrew and the N2N guys always out do themselves on swimwear. Our Behind the scenes video is one that show cases both the fun and the suits!
The UNB Swimwear Guide is not all seriousness. We have a lot of fun. This was shot after we were done with the shoot. Martin is in N2N Bodywear and Matt (jumping off the diving board) in Bwet! I don’t think I got this on Video because I was busy wrapping things up. But Ignaico Rivera Jr. got it on
This is another behind the scenes picture from the UNB Swimwear Guide! OMG We had some much fun and I’m still super psyched how well it turned out. It also helped to have really fun swimwear from N2N Bodywear. The colorful and fun suits made the guide so much fun!
We had a really amazing shoot this year. First off I want to thank our Sponsors, Clever Moda Masculine Underwear, Vuthy Sim Swimwear, Bwet Swimwear, N2N Bodywear, 2EROS and Manus Swimwear. We had a great day to shoot swimwear. Unlike previous years when we had rain and clouds. Our Photographer Ignacio Rivera Jr. out did himself with these pics.
Our three models were Matt, Derek and Martin. You have seen all of them before. Matt has been in two other shoots (Swimwear 2013 and Holiday 2013), Derek (July 2013 Baskit Shoot) and Martin (Holiday 2013) each have been in one other shoot. We def want to work with all of them again soon!
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It’s Time for our Swimwear Guide! This time we have Clever, Vuthy, Bwet, N2N Bodywear, 2EROS and Manus Swimwear! All had some realy great suits! It was super fun day and there will be more about the shoot coming up but enjoy this the first of a few videos!
The new N2N Bodywear line is out. The picture above is of the new stripe collection called California Dreaming! We hope to have some new reviews of the line soon! So stay tuned
It’s become pretty clear that underwear brands are not just relying on in-store markets to pump up sales; social media plays a big part in connecting brands to buyers in today’s world. If you’re like me or any of the other guys on the site, you too might be following your favorite brands on Twitter, Instagram and the like. While the steady stream of pictures of barely-clothed men is nice, it is also a great way to find out about the newest styles of underwear that are about to hit the market. And with any luck…it’s also a great way to find out about some awesome sales.
When I came on to the UNB staff page a number of weeks ago, UNBTim told me he was jealous of the fact that I lived in LA, because a few of the great brands we’re use to reviewing are based out here. Of course, Andrew Christian is the first that comes to mind, as he has a few store fronts out here (the West Hollywood store is only about 20 minuets from me). Recently, I began following N2N Bodywear on their new Instagram page (@N2Nofficial) and was happy to find out that its warehouse is even closer to me, about a 10 minute drive away!
Shortly after I began following them on Instagram, they posted about a pre-white party event they were going to be having in the warehouse, with underwear, swimwear and activewear on sale from $5-30. With prices like that, I knew I didn’t have an excuse not to go, especially since it was so close to my house! So midday on Saturday, my boyfriend and I jumped in the car and headed downtown to take a look.
Immediately I noticed how impressive the store front looked; plenty of merchandise in the windows and great looking banners with stunning models. When I rang the doorbell to get in, we were immediately greeted with open arms, literally! Andrew (who I would later find out to be the owner and creator of N2N Bodywear) answered the door, shook our hands and promptly walked us through a tour of the warehouse. We walked through what is the entirety of their distribution warehouse, with rows upon rows and boxes upon boxes of underwear. It was, in short, like I had died and gone to heaven.
Andrew was a gracious host and showed us the backroom where he had laid out all of the boxes of merchandise that was on sale. Underwear was typically $5, swim was typically $15 and active was around $30. We spent about 30 minuets looking through stuff before I finally deciding on two pairs of swim apparel, (stay tuned for some reviews maybe….?) but I honestly could have purchased it all. Not only did Andrew and N2N make it a great buying experience, the sale prices were out of this world and I was thoroughly impressed by all the pieces I saw: nothing but high quality materials and great designs. Andrew hugged us on our way out as well…what a guy! I can’t wait for the next sale!
Be sure to check out the entirety of the N2N Bodywear collection, available online at http://www.n2nbodywear.com/. And follow them on Instagram! @N2nofficial. And as always, don’t forget to drop me a tweet at @UNBPaul, and let me know what you think.
We continue our Swim Brief Suggestions. This time we are suggesting one that isn’t going to show off everything you have. Our last suggestion isn’t one some guys would wear. The suggestion for this weekend is the new N2N Bodywear Charger swim brief. This was just released this month!
N2N Bodywear is known for making amazing swimwear. They have everything from the “let’s show it off” to come classic styles. This is prob somewhere in the middle. It doesn’t have the N-hance pouch that N2N is famous for. In fact it doesn’t have a built in pouch. N2N describes this as a” sexy yet modest pair.” I totally agree with this description.
The Charger has a solid color front and a different one in the back. The picture above has blue in the front and black in the back. The other colors available are Yellow/Olive and White/Red. You can see the pictures of all the colors in the gallery below.
If you have never worn a swim brief, N2N Bodywear would be a great first company to try. They make underwear/swimwear for men and how they are built. I have yet to have a pair of swim from them that didn’t fit amazing.
You can get this from the N2N Bodywear site
for $30.
I am a lover of underwear, obviously. But I also love tight clothing that is sexy to wear and sexy to see/be seen in. One of my favorites is singlets: even though it’s not really underwear I have worn them as underwear and lounge wear.
As loungewear they are amazing. The tightness of them makes you feel warm during a cold night. When I am by myself wearing one of my singlets I feel sexy and comfy. The feeling of the tight spandex is not only sexy but makes me feel thinner. I am not vain, but I love looking at myself in my singlet.
When someone is around, wearing a singlet can lead to an amazing and fun night. “Wrestling” with someone while wearing a singlet is a feeling like nothing else. If you are a straight guy, wear one for your lady. I have talked to the girlfriends and wives of many of my straight friends and they would love to see their guy in one. Singlets are not just for the gay male.
As for underwear, singlets miss the mark. Even though it feels amazing under your clothes and helps slim you down, when its time to pee it’s a chore just to fish yourself out of it. As for trying to do your other business, forget about it.
To sum up, give singlets a try. They are amazing for lounging and fun for some light fetish wear. They come in a huge range of colors, cuts and types of material. My personal favorite brand is N2N. You can see their entire line on their website.
Our Swim Brief Challenge is on! We thought we’d share a pair that would be perfect. N2N Bodywear just released a new colleciton featuring the X-treme Bikini. Available in Navy (as pictured) White, Red and Hunter Green. The X-treme has the N-hance pouch that N2N is know for and available for $28.
It’s underwear release time! That mean’s its basically Christmas morning for me. I have known what a lot of brands were doing and now I can report on them. This happens two times a year in the spring (March-April) and then fall (August-September). Unlike most companies N2N Bodywear just releases one time a year in the spring so that makes this one extra fun for me.
I had the opportunity to sit down with Andrew, the owner of N2N Bodywear, in Vegas to talk about the new line. I didn’t get as much time as I had hoped with them. This year they showed in Magic rather than a suite. There was less time for me to get worked in, but they are one of my favorite brands and I was glad for the time I got. After the show I got to see the line sheets of the entire collection. So I was excited to see some of the swim and active wear. The underwear has a few new lines but not as many as the swim line!
This is a brief overview of the new collection. This is by no means everything that is new but some of the highlights. We will go into them in more detail on a pair by pair basis.
Underwear:
California Dreaming – New for 2014. Is a collection who’s colors are inspired by California Available in a jock, bikini, brief, trunk and tank. Colors are red, pink, green and purple.
Classic Cotton – New for 2014. Have you ever wanted a simple pair of N2N Bodywear? The Classic Cotton is their basic collection. If you ever wanted the great N2N fit in a more classic style this if for you! Available in jock, g, bikini, pouch brief, pouch boxer, boxter, and long john. Colors available are Sunny Yellow, Crimson, Black and White.
Signature Collection – This is one of my favorite collections N2N has created. It has one of the most comfortable trunks ever made. This years collection is made out of a black/blue, white/blue or grey/blue combination. This line still has the same styles.
Swimwear:
Laguna – For some reason I have really gotten into prints. In previous years I have stayed away from them, but something about this year is making me gravitate to them. The Laguna line of swim is a bright blue/purple print of palm tress, its’ super cool. It’s available in bikini, trunk and jammer.
Prime BOLD Sport – Have you ever stayed away from N2N swimwear because you didn’t want to show off too big a bulge? I know it sound crazy since this what N2N is known for, but some want a more conservative cut. The Bold Sport has the traditional cut of N2N swim without a defined pouch. Colors available are BOLD in Neon Orange, Neon Green and Navy. Styles are Sport Brief and Trunk
Daredevil – If you want to go to the other end of the spectrum from the Bold Sport, then the Daredevil is for you. The Daredevil is the skimpiest pair of swim they make. It’s a string bikini in bright and vibrant colors. The colors are Fuchsia, Yellow, Purple and Neon Orange.
This is just an overview of the new collection, there is a lot more to see! Head over to the N2N Bodywear site.
Today’s Brief Distraction is a Throwback Thursday! This is from Vegas last year and the N2N Bodywear collection. Today the new line is OUT so go check out the N2N site and see whats new!
One thing I am super excited for is the release this week of N2N Bodywear’s 2014 Line. I got word it’s supposed to be out and they teased it on Twitter last week! Look for it later this week! I love the swim out of the collection a lot!
I”m always super excited every February to see N2N Bodywear. They only have one collection a year and each year they out do the year before. I will be meeting with them in Vegas and will cover the entire line very soon!
Anyone who knows me knows that I absolutely love N2N underwear. They have a knack for creating underwear that is visually stimulating and feels great on the skin. The Classic Jock is no exception. I knew the minute that I put it on that I was going to love wearing it.
My day consisted of an 8-hour day at the office. I love wearing jocks under my dress pants. Something about the feel of the pants on my rear, and knowing that my co-workers have no idea that I have on such hot underwear. The straps on this jock did not bind or pull. I also noticed that the straps are sewn in such a way that they do not twist underneath the package as some other jocks do.
I followed the work day with a vigorous workout at the gym. The fabric helped keep my dry down there and the jock did a great job of supporting me while I did weights and cardio. It also gave me a slightly noticeable bulge in my shorts, at least more so than usual. Not that I minded. I hate underwear that flattens you out. I want to be comfortable when I work out, not pulling on my underwear every time I sit down on a weight bench or after I finish running on the treadmill.
The sizing for N2N is based on US measurements and sizing, so if you follow their size chart you shouldn’t have any problem with this jock fitting you well. I tend to fluctuate between a small and a medium, depending on the brand and cut of underwear. I received this jock in a medium, which fit my 31” waist perfectly. The cotton/spandex blend of the pouch fit snugly on my package and lifted me just right. The jock is available in white, light blue and heather; I wish there were more colors, I would definitely get them all.
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This jock was provided by N2N Bodywear and is available at http://n2nbodywear for $16.00.
I will be the first to admit I HATE underwear with a c-ring, pouch strap or any type of other enhancing technology other then a great pouch. With that said I actually selected the N2N Bodywear Titan Sport as a pair I wanted to review. The hopes were high that they would live up to the N2N name for comfort and not let me down and wishing I had chosen another pair.
I wore this pair as underwear rather then a pair of swim. This pair can easily be considered either. I received a size large in white. The Titan is also available in black. The size large fit my 36 waist very easily. N2N is pretty good with having consistent sizing.
The first thing you have to do is put this pair on. It’s not very complicated. You slide on the brief, put your junk through the hole and then bring the pouch up and snap it with three snaps at the top. I was really worried that the snaps would be hard to snap but I didn’t have any issues. My next concern was the bottom of the pouch seemed like it wasn’t holding me in, so I went to work with another pair of underwear just in case I had a wardrobe malfunction.
As the say went on I had very few issues with the pair. It fit really well but not too tight. Take note that you slide everything through the hole and make sure it’s all the way at the base or it will drive you crazy. I did this and after I adjusted it really fit very well. It honestly really surprised me how well it fit and how much I liked it. At work it was a moderately active day. As the day progressed my fear of a wardrobe malfunction was just that, a fear, because they held me all in place. The snaps came off and stayed in place when needed . There would be nothing worse then having a snap come off midday.
As I mentioned above the sizing is based on US standard sizes. This means the large fit my 36 waist size pretty well. I have rarely heard sizing issues with N2N. So if you match up your size on their chart you will be fine.
I really liked how the pair fit through out the day. It really fit well and I wouldn’t wear if you don’t want to show off what you have. The pouch pushes up and out everything so you won’t leave much to the imagination. The enhancement maybe a problem if you wear this pair to work. However if you wear it as a swimwear this maybe a bonus for you. Another great thing is the construction. N2N paid attention to how it would fit a guy and made it so it doesn’t bind or become uncomfortable after extended periods. This leads to the cons, the only one is I would have liked a bigger pouch.
I do plan to wear this as swimwear. There is a pool near me where this pair won’t be shunned but rather encouraged. I will let you know how it goes. I was going to include that on this review but I haven’t been able to get to the pool. Stay tuned for a follow up.
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N2N Bodywear furnished this pair for review. It is available in either black or white from the N2N site for $38.00
I get the chance to review another great pair from N2N Bodywear. Much like the Signature Trunk, this Seafarer Brief is a style N2N has had in their line up for a few years. Each season they redefine the line and change up the colors. It’s much like revisiting an old friend you haven’t seen in a while. The Seafarer line has three new colors, black, light blue and white with a white waistband and trim. I have reviewed the other briefs before and looked forward to seeing if anything changed.
I received the light blue pair in a size large. The large fit my 36 waist very well. I wore this pair on a weekend that was pretty active with errands. I know you’re shocked it was not another day at the office. Whereas the Signature line I reviewed this week has a definite pouch, this one is the opposite. There is no defined pouch design with this pair. You may think this is a problem but the way the material is made it has extra give that felt great and almost created a pouch. Speaking of material, the previous materials at times to me seems a little too loose. Granted it fit great but I could always hoped for better support. This material (90% cotton/10% Spandex) seems thicker for a lack of better word. It gave me a bit more support than previous editions of the brief. So my active day really gave this pair a test and it passed.
Sizing with N2N is pretty much what you see on the site. The large fits a 36 waist fine. They are pretty much on American sizing. I am 100% confident that you will get the right size. N2N makes underwear guys want to wear. A few years ago they added XL to their size line up and it has expanded their audience.
I really liked the new material best. I’m not sure how to describe it but it just seems thicker. It gave me great support through out my running around town. I was on the go from the morning till afternoon. Next thing I liked was the color. The light blue is one we haven’t seen from N2N that often. This year one of the big trends is lighter colors in underwear. The light blue is a welcome addition to the underwear drawer. The fit was another thing I liked about the pair. Even without a defined pouch it gave me the support I needed through out the day. As for Con’s….I can’t really think of any other then maybe add more colors. Which is a very superficial con and I’m sure next year we’ll see some great colors like last seasons orange.
I really like giving a brand multiple reviews. It shows if they keep up their standards. N2N is definitely keeping up and improving. They always try to out do themselves each year. My previous pairs have been XL and I’m glad I have one of my favorites back in my underwear drawer. It really sucks to not be able to wear your favorite paris of underwear. But the trade off to be healthier is worth it.
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N2N Bodywear furnished this pair for review. They can be found on their site for $21. Sorry no personal pic for this pair
It’s rare I get to try a pair of underwear every year as the line is refreshed. That is what has happened with the N2N Signature Boxer. It was released a few years ago and every time we get review pairs from N2N, I get a chance to revisit this pair. The past reviews have been very good. You wouldn’t think that since I’m not a big boxer brief fan. This is one pair that I have grown to love over the last few years. So, each time it gets refreshed with colors, I get excited to retry it.
The current refresh of the Signature line is either a navy or white body accented by red. It’s a very eye catching color combination. The trunk has two red accents on the side of the pouch and has a signature 1 ¼” inch waistband. The pair is also designed with a contour pouch, that N2N is known for making. Lastly it’s made in a 90% cotton and 10% spandex blend.
I really didn’t think that N2N could improve on this pair. The last reviews just fit so well that I didn’t see how they could make it better. Imagine my surprise when I put the navy pair on, that the color combinations were not the only improvement. I think they have made the pouch better. It just fit me so well through out the day. It did everything I want a pair to do, give me great support, be true to size and look great. I am not sure how they improved the pouch, but I’m a bigger N2N fan now.
I wore this pair to work and errands later in the day. They held up amazingly well. I have said it before but N2N makes underwear that is made for a guy. I say this because they take time to think about how it will fit and make sure all the needs a guy would have in underwear are met. As I went through the day my mind didn’t even think of the underwear. The fit was one of those that when you wear a great pair of underwear, you forget you are wearing any. There were no issues in construction or fit. I loved how the pouch not only gave great support but also even enhanced my package.
The sizing on N2N is pretty much spot on. I received a Large, which fit my 36 waist very well. The rest of the sizing is pretty much American standard sizing. You should have no issues when purchasing a pair of N2N. The previous pairs I reviewed were XL. But with the last year I have lost 75 pounds and have gone down a size! You can see a personal pic below the break. This is one of the few times I have posted a personal pic, so be nice!
There are many pro’s for this pair. The first is the new color combinations. This really accents and shows off what you want to show off! The fabric is perfect for daily wear. The spandex gives you great support and will form to your body. The pouch was another pro. If you love underwear with a great pouch then this should be a must for your underwear drawer! As for con’s the only one I can think of is I admit I like a boxer brief!
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N2N Bodywear furnished this pair for review. You can find it on their site for $24.00. See my personal picture below
Today’s Brief Distraction is UNB Original. It was taken in Las Vegas this past February when we met with N2NBodywear. This is the Ultra 2.0 Singlet in Orange. Enjoy your Sunday
I thought N2N Bodywear came out with a huge line already but now the have released a line of Jammer in 17 HOT prints. I went to the N2N site to look something up and this was on the front page and was like “wait a minute.” To say I was shocked is an understatement. Let’s talk about making swimwear. I am familiar when a company does limited edition suits to do 2-4 but not 17. Some of these fabrics may look familiar to me. Making 2-5 pairs is one thing but doing it for 17 takes a lot more time.. I think N2N has out done themselves.
If you’re not familiar Jammers, they are similar to bike shorts. If you watch the Olympics, Jammers are the suits that the swimmers are now wearing. These N2N Jammers are made with a front inside drawcord, without a liner and out of a 83% nylon 17% spandex material. All pairs retail for $30! Below is a picture of some of the pairs but below the fold we will have all the pics. Find these and more at http://www.n2nbodywear.com
See all the pics below
We present the 2013 Swimwear Guide! Before we get into the guide I have to do two big thanks. First, Blackjack Mountain Inn (www.blackjackmountaininn.com) located in Marietta, GA. Thanks for letting us shoot at your amazing location. If you are traveling to the Atlanta area check them out! Second is Calera Vision Center, LLC (www.caleravisioncenter.com) of Birmingham, AL for furnishing all the sunglasses you see!
The companies participating this year are Clever, Vuthy, Cocksox, Modus Vivendi, N2N Bodywear and Erogenos.
Clever Swimwear
Vuthy
Vuthy
Cocksox:
Cocksox
Modus Vivendi
N2N Bodywear
N2N Bodywear
Erogenos
We will be posting more pics from this shoot over the next week as our brief distractions. Thanks to all those who participated. Also be on the look out for two videos from the shoot!
This year having pride is big in the underwear world. N2N has released a few lines that focus on pride. They are the Power Pride G, Power Pride Sport and the Pride Sheer Pants.
When I met with N2N in Vegas, Andrew told me that they were going to produce a pride line. I pictured the new lines to be one similar to the Prism line. That is it would be a line that has a rainbow print rather than one with items in every color of the rainbow.
The Pride Power G
The Pride Power G is one of the latest swim thongs. The swim thong started to regain popularity last year and this year we are seeing them in more swim lines. The G is a thong with no draw cord but held up by an elastic waistband. It also is liner-less, so it’s not for the guy not afraid to show off. Made out of 83% Nylon and 17% spandex blend. The colors available are red, orange, green blue, purple and yellow. Available for $26
Pride Sport
N2N is always up for showing off the body you have worked hard to achieve. The Pride Sport is similar to the G. It has no draw cord and is held in place with an elastic waistband. It is also liner-less. This pair is similar to the G because it will show off your assets. Meaning that the back is sheer. And yes we said it was sheer back swimwear. I can’t think of many swim pairs that have had a solid back. If that wasn’t enough it also has the famous N2N N-Hance pouch. This pair is made for the guy who is not afraid to show it all off! Made out of 83% Nylon and 17% spandex blend. The colors available are red, orange, green blue, purple and yellow. Available for $26
Pride Sheer Pants
You may think that there is no way you could possibly show off any more with the pride line. YOu would be wrong because the Pride Pants are 100% sheer. I can’t think of a place were you could get away with wearing sheer pants in public.. If you want to wear them but not bold enough to show everything you may consider wearing either the Power G or Sport under them. These are made out of a 83% polyester and 17% spandex blend. The pants have a loose fitting waistband and did we say VERY sheer. The colors available are red, orange, green blue, purple and yellow. Available for $30
Find all these daring pairs on the N2N Bodywear website.
Singlets were only worn by wrestlers in High School and College, but in the last year their popularity has taken off. I have loved them since the early 90’s. I have had a variety of singlets; some that official wrestling singlets, fetish singlets and ones that are just fun. You can wear them under clothes as a tank (jeans or workout wear), for public viewing or where ever you’re bold enough to wear them!
Here is our selection of 5 of the newest, hottest Singlets for this year. Here they are in no particular order!
N2N Bodywear – University Singlet – $47 from the N2N Website University line has been refreshed with colors. 83% Nylon/17% Spandex – Available in White, Black or Navy
Modus Vivendi – Eighties Bodywear 11281 Singlet – 32.70 Euros from the Modus Vivendi site. Has easy snap release – Cotton pw 93% & elastane 7%. – Available in Blue, Yellow, Red and Pink
Pistol Pete – Xpose Singlet – $52.50 from Pistol Pete – Based on the Xpose mesh underwear line. Available in Black, Red and White
Cellblock13 – $48 from the Cellblock13 Site. Cellblock13 is Timoteo’s fetish inspired line. The singlet is available in Black, Red, Yellow or blue.
N2N Bodywear – Sheer Singlet – $80 on the N2N Website – New singlet with sheer panels. 83% Nylon/17% Spandex – Available in Black, Red and White .