One8 Innerwear

Did you know boxer shorts were made during WWI? The military wanted to equip the soldiers with a practical underwear design. So, they issued them shorts that had a button front. The design proved to be so convenient that even after the war ended, men continued to wear it. It’s that design that led to  boxers . It’s not just boxers that come from that era. The ever-popular briefs also date back to the same period. The very first briefs were manufactured in  1935 . Originally, they were called “jockey” because it provided support very similar to that of a jockstrap. Fast-forward to today, and we have a plethora of designs for men’s underwear, making it easier for different body types to find a style of innerwear that suits them to T.   How to choose the right underwear for your body type? 1.    Apple-shaped body: If you have a round body that’s slightly wider on top, then you fall into the apple-shaped body type. Usually, this physique has an average hei...

Men, admit it. When it comes to innerwear, your hand always reaches for the same thing. The same style, the same colour, and even the same size. You rarely experiment. Even when the innerwear is clearly not a proper fit. We get it. There is hardly any information available out there. So, you make do with what you know. Well, we’re here to educate you on when to buy innerwear , how to find the right size and how to care for it. It’s an extensive topic so for the sake of brevity, we talk about men’s underwear today. But keep your eyes peeled, we’ll be tackling vests soon.   1.     When to buy innerwear If it’s faded, stretched or has more holes than fabric, it is time to buy new innerwear. Most men find it hard to part with their favourite pair. But with briefs, boxers, or trunks, don’t let sentimentality rule you. Be ruthless if the innerwear doesn’t look fresh, sharp and in shape. Some experts believe the right time to replace underwear is after 25 washes. Afte...