The Evolution of Men's Underwear

Discussion in 'The Good Life' started by Chuck Naill, Jan 4, 2020.

  1. Chuck Naill

    Chuck Naill Well-Known Member

    I've been replacing cotton underwear bottoms with synthetic materials over the past year. This was motivated by my old bottoms developing rips and one where the a$$ end was completely non-existent...I digress.

    I occurred to me that men's shorts are moving toward the same type materials as women's under garments. It took us a long time to figure out that some materials just feel better down there.

    Amazon had a good deal, $22 for 4 units and I order one and then another 4 later. Much better feel. :):happy069::happy088::happy096::happy093::signs021:
     
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  2. cliffb599

    cliffb599 Well-Known Member

    What no Link ? My Bottom wants to Feel Better Also. ROFL.


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  3. John Beeman

    John Beeman Little chicken in hot water

    I tried some long underwear a few years back that was synthetic (think UnderArmour) and went back to cotton.
    My issues were static electricity, clingy fabric, and smell. The other thing I notice (with sweaters/pullovers) with some synthetics is pilling.
    Obviously the synthetics last longer but I eventually decided I like the feel of natural fibers better. Some of my socks, dress shirts, and dress slacks are blended with synthetics but most of my closet is natural stuff.
     
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  4. Chuck Naill

    Chuck Naill Well-Known Member

  5. John Beeman

    John Beeman Little chicken in hot water

  6. Chuck Naill

    Chuck Naill Well-Known Member

    I remember having a Bill Rogers polyprophilene running top that retained the odor of every mile. Newer or more modern materials have improved.....:)
     
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  7. cliffb599

    cliffb599 Well-Known Member

    Awesome


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  8. Chuck Naill

    Chuck Naill Well-Known Member

    Yeah, I thought that was funny also. That said, the fly does work well and its not just a hole.
     
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  9. John Beeman

    John Beeman Little chicken in hot water

    I recall that you could buy a product to add to the laundry that would treat the smell. It seemed to be on the shelves in stores that sold all of the high-tech running and biking clothing.
     
  10. John Beeman

    John Beeman Little chicken in hot water

    I do prefer boxer briefs. For many years I wore regular briefs and then for many years wore boxers. I don't recall now why the switch but I went to boxer briefs and now for many years that's all I've worn.
     
  11. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    My father required me and my brother to wear tighty whities or a jockstrap.
    He said we would understand why when we got older.
    It was easier to wear the tighty whities.
    Never wore anything else.
    Now that I'm older, I understand why.
    tp
     
  12. Chuck Naill

    Chuck Naill Well-Known Member

    Well, I'm am older and have adult children, but I do not appreciate your father's requirements…..LOL!!
     
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  13. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Yes, well, it was more an issue of having adult pain rather than having adult children.
    Some do, some don't have that problem.
    Dad took no chances.
    Well....
    tp
     
  14. Chuck Naill

    Chuck Naill Well-Known Member

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  15. BigD

    BigD Well-Known Member

    Meh, love my cotton;
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  16. S Barnhardt

    S Barnhardt Old, Crusty Barn

    I guess I"m behind the curve insofar as "advanced" drawers, but my tech level for skivvies runs to Fruit of the Loom, 100% cotton, briefs at 7 pairs for $13.95 shipped via Amazon Prime. When they get "undesirable" then toss them in the trash and pull another pair out of the drawer of drawers!

    :bath:
     
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  17. Chuck Naill

    Chuck Naill Well-Known Member

    No like for vigorous exercise. No like short briefs at all.
     
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  18. BigD

    BigD Well-Known Member

    Yep, and I used to wear these a long time ago for vigorous activity.
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    The old PT Shorts had a webbing to hold things in. Same with my current workout shorts.
     
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  19. oscar11

    oscar11 Well-Known Member

    Duluth Trading Co. has great under wear commercials.
     
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  20. Chuck Naill

    Chuck Naill Well-Known Member

    I received some Duluth boxers for Christmas
     

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