What is the best brief brand?

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What is the best brief brand?

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The foundation of every outfit begins with a damn good pair of underwear. Support, comfort, and an attractive style that boosts your confidence are key when finding that perfect pair of underpants for daily wear. To finally end the epic search for the best underwear that suits both your lifestyle and budget, there’s a few things to keep in mind before purchasing that fresh pair.

  • What is the best brief brand?

    Best Overall

    Classic Multipack Boxer Briefs Calvin Klein

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  • What is the best brief brand?

    Comfort Flex Fit Boxer Briefs 3-Pack Hanes

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  • What is the best brief brand?

    Best Boxer Brief

    18-Hour Jersey Boxer Briefs Mack Weldon

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  • What is the best brief brand?

    Most Comfortable

    Merino Sport Boxer Brief SmartWool

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  • What is the best brief brand?

Finding the right underwear comes down to personal preference. Of course, we all want them to feel comfortable, but some guys prefer a slimmer cut, while others prefer roomy boxers. If you're planning to use them for workouts, you're probably better off investing in moisture-wicking fabrics with a high level of stretch. If you're looking for underwear to lounge or sleep in, then soft cotton or silk is the way to go. And last is look. We're talking solid colors, patterns, graphics—the whole nine yards.

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This is all to say there's a style of underwear in here for every type of guy. Read on below and find the right pair for you.

      Best Overall

      Calvin Klein

      Classic Multipack Boxer Briefs

      TypeBoxer Briefs
      MaterialCotton
      SizesS-XXL

      Hanes

      Comfort Flex Fit Boxer Briefs 3-Pack

      Best Boxer Brief

      Mack Weldon

      18-Hour Jersey Boxer Briefs

      TypeBoxer Brief
      MaterialCotton, modal
      SizesS-XXL

      Most Comfortable

      SmartWool

      Merino Sport Boxer Brief

      MaterialMerino wool, polyester
      TypeBoxer Briefs
      SizesS-XXL

      Best Briefs

      MeUndies

      Men's Brief

      Fruit of the Loom

      CoolZone Boxer Briefs

      Best Boxers for Lounging

      Jambys

      Boxers With Pockets

      Type Boxers
      MaterialModal, Spandex
      SizesXXS-3XL

      All Citizens

      The Re:Luxe Paradise Pocket Standard Fit Boxer Brief

      Most Comfortable

      Flint and Tinder

      Heritage Boxer Briefs

      Best for the Gym

      Nike

      Dri-FIT ReLuxe Men's Boxer Briefs

      TypeBoxer Briefs
      MaterialPolyester
      Quantity2

      lululemon

      Always in Motion Boxer

      Nice Laundry

      Slim-Fit Boxer

      Banana Republic

      Stretch Cotton Briefs

      Under Armour

      Tech 6-inch Boxerjock

      Best Midway Cut Boxer Briefs

      Jockey

      Active Stretch Midway Brief

      Best Pouched Underwear

      2(X)IST

      Pima Flex Stretch No-Show Trunk

      Tommy John

      Second Skin Trunk

      Uniqlo

      AIRism Boxer Briefs

      ExOfficio

      Give-N-Go 2.0 Boxer Briefs

      Underwear Expert

      Essentials Boxer Brief

      Nordstrom

      3-Pack Classic Fit Boxers

      Sunspel

      Sea Island Cotton Trunks

      Most Stylish

      Ron Dorff

      Boxer Briefs

      Allbirds

      Men's Trino Boxer Brief

      Best Boxers

      Ralph Lauren

      Allover Pony Boxer

      Bombas

      Cotton Modal Boxer Brief

      SilkCut

      Classic Boxer Brief

      Rhone

      Everyday Essentials Boxer Brief

      Best Thermal Underwear

      Indera

      Icetex Performance Thermals

      Everlane

      The Boxer Brief Uniform

      Finding The Right Style

      No, we’re not talking about what pattern to sport for your daily drawers (though that’s always a fun touch). Think more shape and fit for proper support, depending on the needs of your everyday life.

      If you’re not a fan of underwear that rides up too high, go for a boxer brief with a longer leg and a snug fit, like compression underwear that’s perfect for the gym.

      Another way to avoid a wedgie or saggy bottom (for those with smaller rears), check out a low-rise style. In the correct size, a low-rise underwear option won’t feel too tight or shift in position throughout the day.When it comes to the length of your underwear, it mostly comes down to preference, unless we’re talking about performance underwear to sport during your grueling workouts.

      Chances are you’ll want a longer leg to prevent thigh chafing, which will also come in handy during those hotter sweat sessions.Lastly, if you’re constantly finding yourself having one of those awkward junk adjusting moments, check for boxer briefs and trunks with contour pouches that will help hold your man bits from moving around too freely. The right seams on the side will secure your goods in place.

      Finding Your Preferred Fabric

      When you’re looking for a new pair of men’s underwear online, it can be hard to tell how it’s going to feel when so many of them look the same in photographs. Then you look at the fabric description and that can only confuse things more. Cotton, nylon, rayon—what’s the best one?

      Cotton vs. Cotton Blend

      While cotton is breathable and easy to care for, a pair that’s 100% cotton tends to lose shape over time and can give you that swamp ass feeling. If you’re looking for something a little more modern, go for a blend with nylon and some spandex. Nylon is moisture-wicking and the fabric won’t pill or stretch out. However, a little spandex in the fabric helps for movement with easy and extra comfort.

      Modal

      Another great option is modal or micromodal fabric. Made from beech tree, this incredibly soft fabric feels like nothing your junk has ever felt before. It’s lightweight, has a silky feel to it, and also is shrink-resistant and moisture-wicking. Most of the best men’s underwear on the market that you’ll hear guys rave about will have modal in its fabrication.

      When you’re looking for underwear at the gym, it’s important to look for a stellar pair that incorporates four-way stretch, as well as moisture-wicking and anti-odor technology. If you’re going to level-up your fitness game, you need the kind of athletic underwear that’ll work as hard as you do, so you can focus on your goals and not the sweaty, uncomfortable situation down below.

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      John Thompson Gear and Commerce Editor John Thompson is the Gear and Commerce Editor at Men’s Health, where he covers fashion, grooming, gear, and technology.

      Is Boxer Brief better than brief?

      Science agrees with me, too. According to a 2018 study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and published in the journal Human Reproduction, researchers found that men who wore boxers showed a 25% higher sperm concentration and a 17% higher total sperm count than those who reported wearing briefs.

      Which is best brief or trunk?

      In fact, men have said that briefs are “the most comfortable” as it gives them more freedom to move around, the flexibility to do whatever they need to do in their daily lives.

      What are the most comfortable mens underpants?

      Calvin Klein Cotton Stretch Boxer Briefs (3 Pack) ... .
      Hanes Men's Comfortsoft Waistband Boxer Briefs With Fresh IQ (5 Pack) ... .
      ExOfficio Give N Go Boxer Brief. ... .
      Sunspel Cotton Boxer Shorts. ... .
      J.Crew Cotton Boxers. ... .
      Tommy John Second Skin 4-Inch Boxer Briefs. ... .
      Calvin Klein Classic Cotton Briefs (Pack of 4).

      What material is best for boxer briefs?

      Polyester and nylon are popular for high performance pieces. They are both hard-wearing and stretchy fibres, moving with you no matter the activity. Polyester also wicks away moisture and sweat, unlike cotton, which absorbs it all, so you will stay dry.