Briefs for Men

What a good brief actually does

Briefs give the closest, most secure fit in men's innerwear. The higher-cut leg and minimal fabric keep everything supported with no bulk, which makes briefs the natural pick under slim trousers and formalwear.

How to choose Briefs for Men

Good briefs come down to fit and support: A quick, honest guide so you buy once and buy right.

When to wear briefs

Same category, different jobs. Here is where each one earns its place.

Getting the size right

Size is the one thing worth getting right before you order. Three things that make it a one-time decision.

Making them last

Most innerwear does not wear out. It gets washed out. Six habits that add months to anything in this range.

• • Wash cold. Hot water is what shortens the life of anything worn every day.
• • Keep fabric softener away from elastic waistbands and cuffs: it is what tires them out.
• • Turn prints and darks inside out before washing to protect the colour.
• • Dry in shade rather than direct sun, which fades colour and stiffens fabric.
• • Skip the hot tumble dry. Heat is the single biggest cause of shrinkage and lost stretch.
• • Own enough to rotate. Anything worn and washed daily lasts longer in a set than on its own.