Style Guide
When choosing your underwear don’t be afraid to try something new.
Briefs: Briefs have been around for a very long time and they are still very popular. There are different types of briefs from classic briefs with a wider side to a tanga or hip brief which has a much thinner side. More recently there has been an introduction of the boxer brief which is a mix between a classic trunk and a brief. This style is available from all designers and it is a firm favourite with the young and old.
Trunks: Trunks are something that started as something in between the brief and the classic boxer short. Boxer shorts were loose fitting and they were made really fashionable in the 1980s. However, the brief was considered more practical from a support perspective. This lead to the introduction of the trunk which provided the fuller look of the boxer short with the support of the brief. Trunks are still a very popular choice with all age groups as they are typically close fitting and they can remove the line the elastic can make whilst wearing briefs with tighter fitted clothing. There are variations in the trunk typically around the length of the leg. Hipster trunks tend to be shorter in the leg and can also be called a boxer brief. Classic trunks tend to be a medium length on the leg, with some designers offering a longer leg which can come down to mid thigh. Be sure to check the stock photos when choosing the trunk style you like. Again don’t be afraid to try something new.
Strings/Thong: The string and the thong are styles that are classed as being daring and adventurous. Whilst they can make you feel sexy, they also offer a solution if you are wearing thinner/lighter clothing. If you have never worn a string or a thong before, then there is always a first time for everything!
Fabric Guide
Cotton: A fabric made from a natural fibre. This is important because of it’s softness and absorbency.
Polyamide: This fabric is formally known an Nylon. It is a man made fibre which is a versatile fabric that can be transformed into many different fabrics and colours. As it is man made it can be produced into micro-fibres which add softness. Polyamide has a low moisture absorbency which enables garments made from it to dry very quickly.
Polyester: Polyester is a man made fibre with similar properties to Polyamide.
Elastane: A very durable synthetic fabric with elastic properties. It is a soft, smooth and supple synthetic fabric which is only needed in small quantities which is usually blended with other fabrics to add softness and stretch. This fabric is used in many of the products stocked on this website as it aids comfort and fit and is very important to the shape retention after washing and wearing. Lycra is a trademark for the elastane fibre.
Micro-fibre: You will find Polyamide in many garments on this website typically blended with Elastane. This usually gives a very high quality finish to the garment which is soft, durable and provides great shape retention. This is often referred to as a Micro-fibre product.
