RAMBLE ON
Founded by the same folks who launched Tom’s of Maine 40 years ago, Ramblers Way uses 100 percent American wool for its sustainably produced wares, including these ultra-lightweight boxer-style briefs, which are cut, sewn, dyed, and washed entirely in the U.S.A.
+ Men’s Boxer Brief $110
ALL’S FAIR
Everyone looks good in an LBU—that’s little black underpant for the acronym-challenged. Pants to Poverty’s classic stretch trunk comprises 95 percent organic, fair-trade cotton and 5 percent elastane fabric for stretch. Bonus: Each knicker comes packaged in the world’s first recycled fair-trade-cotton box, made from waste generated during manufacturing. Le rawr rawr.
+ Classic Stretch Trunks £15
SWEDE NOTHINGS
From Malmö in southern Sweden comes Gässling, a burgeoning line of men’s unmentionables fairly made in Estonia from 95 percent certified-organic cotton. (A smidge of elastane gives it a better fit.) The retro-styled Falsterbo comes with fabric-covered buttons so you’ll look effortless put-together, even between the sheets.
+ Falsterbo €33.49
MONKEY BUSINESS
G’day mate, is that a banana you’ve got down undah or are you just happy to see us? AussieBum’s made-in-Oz Banana brief comprises 27 percent banana fiber (made from the bark weave of the plant), 64 percent organic cotton, and 9 percent Lycra, giving the term “banana hammock” a whole new innuendo.
+ Banana Brief $31.11
CAPTAIN OBVIOUS
This full-cut brief from the Aussies at Obviously is made from super-soft Modal, a beechwood-derived material that requires only a tenth of the water used in cotton production. Obviously’s design also includes its signature “contour pouch,” which offers ample room and support for your nethers.
+ Full-Cut Brief $27 at Freshpair
WE LIKE SHORT SHORTS
Cute boy-knickers made from upcycled merino wool and cashmere sweaters? You had us at “cute.” Plus, Sartoria handcrafts each pair to order in its Toronto studio—just spell out the specifics for your custom design.
+ Shorty Shorts CAD$50
BREAKING THE ICE
For red-blooded lovers who’d rather show than tell, Icebreaker’s “Anatomica” boxer makes a sufficiently bold statement. Made from traceable merino wool from New Zealand, the skivvies keep man-bits warm in winter and cool in the summer.
+ Anatomica Boxer $50
