My husband announced he needed new underwear and he wants me to buy them. He had mentioned he may want to change the type of underwear he currently has to something different. Of course, I am not an expert on men’s underwear by any stretch of the imagination, but I said I would try. Once I started researching the different styles, fabrics, waist bands and other key issues, I was getting a bit confused. Ironically, my daughter is in the same boat as I am and she asked me if I knew what to buy for her man. Why everyone thinks I know all there is about men’s underwear is beyond me! So, it was to Mr. Google for advice, and maybe he will tell me what style he wears most!
Tips On Buying Men’s Underwear
- Size: Typically you will find the standard measurements the recommend size small for waists between 28 to 30 inches, a medium waistline is 32 to 34 inches and the large size is usually between 36 to 38 waistlines.
- Fabric: Men’s underwear comes in the more commonly known materials such as Lycra, cotton, spandex, silk, and nylon and can also be made in organic cotton and bamboo. You do need to ask if your man has any allergies to materials like nylon or Lycra.
- Climate: If you live in a warmer climate, your man may prefer cotton underwear but in cooler weather, he may like a wool blend, flannel or Lycra.
- Styles:
- Briefs: Most briefs have a pretty thick elastic waistband that sits at the waist, a Y-shaped front fly, between 4-5 inches of fabric for the front and full coverage on the bum. You can also find a mid-rise brief works better as they sit about 2 inches below the waist. You can also choose a low-rise brief which comes about 3 inches below the waist.
- Boxers: These are the loosest and are shaped much like shorts that have a straight-cut leg opening and cover part of the thighs and the bum. You can find them anywhere from 8 to 16 inches in length and they have an open front fly.
- Boxer Briefs: This style is between a boxer and brief. They are cut like tapered boxers, but fit snugly like briefs. Boxer briefs are popular for their coverage as well as support that boxers do not offer. These are great to wear under tighter pants and while playing sports.
- Thongs: Um,…I am just going to say thong and leave the rest of the description to you
- Brand: Some men are very loyal to one brand while others okay the field. Most men who I spoke to said once they find a brand they like, they typically don’t stray. That is not to say they won’t switch, but they are loyal until convinced otherwise! I recently was introduced to a brand that I must say have some very nice underpants for men!! This little treasure of a company is that of Flint and Tinder.
Choosing Comfortable Underwear
The one goal I had in mind for my husband was choosing comfortable underwear. He said he wasn’t as worried about the brand as much as he was about the comfort. He trusted me to find a company that had a solid reputation for making a line of men’s underwear that was well-made, fit well and was comfortable. One thing I really loved about Flint and Tinder is they offer you a Perfect Fit Guarantee so if I were to buy my husband underwear that didn’t fit; they would refund my money immediately. That made me feel so much better knowing they offered this service. The other thing that I love is that Flint and Tinder offers you just about every style, in several colors and fabrics so you are sure to find something you love. I was sent one pair each of the Boxer Briefs ($21.95), the Briefs ($21.95) and the Limited Edition Woven Boxers ($24.95). Both the boxers and boxer briefs are very soft, the stitching is nice and tight and the fit is immaculate. My husband ended up liking both styles because he liked the choice he had in the fit. He is not one for boxers so I have a very nice and soft pair of pajama bottoms now!
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The Essential Herb Soap looks very nice!
vneck shirts! my son loves them
blue briefs are my fav
The throw
Essential Herb Soap!
I like the TRUNK BRIEFS.
I like the V-NECK T-SHIRT.
Boxer briefs!
the cabin throw
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i would like to see my hubby in the TRUNK BRIEFS in ick blue
I like the HANDMADE LEATHER JOURNAL
URSA SHAVE CREAM
Essential herb soap
Thanks
FLINT AND TINDER FLASK
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Prime Knife
The BRIEFS in ink blue.
i like the solid red boxers
My favorite is the Handmade Leather Journal
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The boxer briefs
The Prime Knife.
My favorite product would be the Trunk Briefs in ink blue. Thanks!
The Prime Knife
I like the Crew Neck tee.
Boxer briefs
Army Green Boxer Briefs!
Thanks for all of the hard work that goes into your site!
Campfire Cologne
I like the Ursa Shave Cream.
I like the Cabin throw, and the long johns!
i love the army green boxer briefs
I like their brass Match Case.
My favorite is the CABIN THROW.
I find great appeal in the Flint Tinder products and company. I like the boxer briefs that are shown as they look very comfortable and are eye-appealing (attractive). I believe that the
description given for each type of men’s undergarment is very educational. Many mothers
of sons would probably find this information very helpful when purchasing for the males in
the family. And, to top off everything Flint Tinder’s products are MADE IN AMERICA!!!!
The Prime Knife 🙂
the essential herb soap
Explorer Socks
I like new socks, so that’s what I would chose 😉
Explorer socks
boxer briefs would be my choice for my husband
The Prime Knife!
Explorer Socks #TheBest
Explorer socks
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sydney hale candle
I like the Trunk Briefs in Ink Blue.
boxer briefs
I love the cabin throw. It looks so comfortable!
The Cabin Throw is nice.
the cabin thro
I like the cabin throw
I like the briefs in army green
the ESSENTIAL HERB SOAP sounds yummy!
My husband likes the boxer briefs.
The Sydney Hale Candle
I love the prime knife 🙂
Blue Spruce & Spearmint candle
The cabin throw
TRUNK BRIEFS
I’d like the 2 pack
EXPLORER SOCKS!
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Explorer Socks
Long johns
I like the boxer briefs in Army Green
Match case
Actually – I’m kind of in charge of buying ALL of my Honey/Hubby’s clothing – except for SHOES!
He really needs new underwear (since I usually do the laundry – I notice when his socks and undies are on the verge of disintegrating… so I KNOW he needs 10-12 new pairs of BOXERS – but I also know he’s love that:
The pioneer blanket is my favorite
My favorite is the Campfire Cologne
I like the Cabin Throw
Long johns
Prime knife. Enter me please.
I like the LEMON BALL
VINTAGE BASEBALL
Briefs!
I like the THE WOODSMAN’S BELT
The boxer briefs
I like the v-neck t shirts
I love a nice pair of boxer briefs.
Ohh, Essential Herb Soap looks like something my husband would like!
my bf is boxer for some time i buy them all the time
I’d like to try the Red Cedar Incense Cones.
I like the Cabin Throw.
handmade leather journal
Hubby would love the boxer briefs.
i like the green boxer briefs
Flint and tinder flask
The Essen. Herbal Soap looks good.
the long johns
i like the army green boxer briefs
long johns
i love the boxers
Pen Type-A
Handmade Leather Journal
Prime knife looks good.
The Blunt Force Hammer speaks to me.
I like the trunk briefs
LEMON BALLVINTAGE BASEBALL
possible to get the cute pet tent in adult size? lol my fave
My husband would like the boxer briefs!
I like the boxer briefs best (for my husband, ha ha)
the BOXER BRIEFS
I like the plaid playing cards, and the candle, and the long johns! Wow, this is a great website for my husband!
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PRIME KNIFE
My son would love the boxer briefs.
HANDMADE LEATHER JOURNAL
My favorite product is the STANDARD DAYPACK
Lemon Ball Vintage baseball
I like the boxer briefs the most
I appreciate BOXER BRIEFS so I would have to go with this as my favorite product.
I like the long johns
My son wears Boxer Briefs, so I would have to say that is my favorite product! Thanks!!
I like the Cabin Throw.
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Handmade leather journal
I like the Ursa Shaving Cream. Thanks!
I do like the boxer briefs…
like the army green boxer briefs
I like the flannel boxers
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THE WOODSMAN’S BELT
BOXER BRIEFS
SOLID WOVEN BOXERS
Flannel Underwear
Like the Standard Day Pack
I think the prime knife is my favorite item on this website.
The flannel boxers
flannel boxers
i like the essential herb soap
I like the BOXER BRIEFS
My favorite product is the Lemon Ball Vintage Baseball.
flannel boxers
I like the Woodsman Belt in Black
I like the woven boxers…all 4 guys in my house wear them 🙂
I like the flannel boxers
I like the Handmade Leather Journal and the Cedar Incense Cones.
i like the trunk briefs
My son loved the Boxer Briefs!
I like the trunk briefs, now ifny I can only find a guy who will have the buns ta fill it out. No? Not included? well then I guess the regualar briefs, the guy I got is a might particualr about his unders, and he’s sweet but he don’t have the buns for the trunks
trunk briefs are nice
TRAP BELT
the flannel boxers
BOXER BRIEFS
although I prefer the the type with the longer leg.
The Boxer Briefs!
I love the THE WOODSMAN’S BELT
My husband is always looking for well cushioned socks,so I would like to try the Explorer Socks. The Boxer Briefs would be my next choice.
i like the cabin throw
I like the boxer briefs in black!
I like the Solid Woven Boxers
The long johns for this cold winter
I like the Army Green briefs
I like the cabin throw
I like the trunk briefs.
I like the Trap Belt
I like the BOXER BRIEFS
My husband would like the navy boxer briefs
I like the briefs!
The trunk briefs.
Thanks for the chance.
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I love the trunk briefs, but my man would want me to say briefs because the others are too hot 🙂
handmade leather journal
I like the woven boxers
I like the Handmade leather journal.
I love the Pioneer Blanket!
Boxer briefs!
For a $50 Gift card I would have to be practical and go for socks and boxers.
The boxer briefs.
The flannel boxer is the product I liked most. Thanks.
Hubby says the flannel boxers..
the flannel boxers
My favorite is the BOXER BRIEFS
I like the looks of the Handmade Leather Journal.
I like the Long Johns
I like the PRIME KNIFE. It would be great for my husband when he goes camping.
I like the Long Johns in Grey!
.flintandtinder boxer briefs for me.
the flannel boxer are cozy.
I really like this handmade leather journal:
My husband used to be a boxers man, but has recently found briefs more comfortable and supportive