MATERIALS & SUSTAINABILITY

PIMA COTTON

PIMA COTTON

The underwear made from fine Pima cotton is extremely soft and flowing and has a beautiful matt sheen. Pima cotton is a premium cotton variety that is highly regarded by many people and here is why:

Due to the extreme durability It's highly resistant to pilling, tearing, and stretching, which means it will last longer than other types of cotton. Highly breathable and absorbent, it's also hypoallergenic, with great temperature regulating properties makes this one of the few fabrics to keep you cool and comfortable in warm weather and keeps you warm in cold weathers making it the perfect choice for underwear.

PIMA COTTON Benefits

Benefits Pima cotton?

  • Softness and comfort
    Pima cotton's smooth and silky texture offers unparalleled comfort, making it a preferred choice for premium garments.
  • Eco-Friendly
    Pima cotton can be grown sustainably, making it an eco-friendly option.
  • Durability
    Fabrics made from long staple fibres are normally higher quality because they are spun into a finer yarn. This makes the resulting fabric stronger and more durable. ensuring a longer life for products made from it, offering consumers better value for money in the long run.
  • Softness
    Pima cotton is known for its softness, which is due to its long and fine fibers. These fibers create a smooth and silky texture that feels great against the skin.
  • Resists Pilling
    Pima cotton has a natural resistance to pilling, which is when small balls of fabric form on the surface of the material due to friction. This helps the fabric to maintain its smooth texture and appearance over time.
  • Absorbency
    Pima cotton underwear has good absorbency, which means it can absorb moisture and sweat without feeling heavy or damp. This makes it a popular choice for active intimates and apparel.
  • Color retention
    It's highly resistant to fading, which means clothes woven or knitted from it will retain their color vibrancy wash after wash.
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What is Pima cotton?

Pima cotton is an ultra-soft fabric that incorporates long cotton fibers. Most types of cotton use relatively short fibers, but Pima is one of a few kinds of cotton that are considered to be extra-long staple (ELS) cotton, which means that they are composed of fibers that are longer than 34 millimeters.

Pima is considered the finest cotton on earth. As an extra-long staple (ESL) cotton, its long fibers make it extra soft and extra strong. The result? Luxuriously smooth fabric that is resistant to fraying, tearing, pilling, wrinkling, and fading.

The bright white fibres accept dyeing better and colors stay beautiful and bright for longer. This cotton plant is very sensitive and has special requirements for soil conditions. That is why Pima cotton is only grown in a few countries such as Peru, Egypt and the US.

Origin Pima cotton?

Pima cotton is grown in Peru & the US Southwest.

TENCEL LYOCELL

TENCEL LYOCELL

Because of it's natural origin, it is completely biodegradable, making it the most ECO FRIENDLY fabric we have to offer with the least chemical output. Tencel actually has 50% better absorption than cotton. It also dries extremely fast which is great for people who sweat a lot. Anti-bacterial - due to its great moisture management qualities, Tencel is not a great fabric for bacteria growth. This means blocking body odors and keeping your skin feeling cool and dry. As you probably guessed... we are convinced that lyocell is the ultimate choice for underwear.

TENCEL LYOCELL Benefits

BENEFITS TENCEL LYOCELL

Tencel is an excellent fabric to beat the summer heat. It's soft and smooth like silk, cool like linen, yet more absorbent than cotton.

  • Extremely Breathable
    2x times more than cotton which makes it a great fabric for hot summer days.
  • Naturally Hypo-allergenic
    great for sensitive skin
  • High moisture absorption
    means your skin can breathe, especially on a hot, humid day. Tencel actually has 50% better absorption than cotton. It also dries extremely fast which is great for people who sweat a lot.
  • Anti-bacterial
    due to its great moisture management qualities, Tencel is not a great fabric for bacteria growth. This means blocking body odors and keeping your skin feeling cool and dry.
  • Pretty strong wet or dry
    Tencel is actually stronger than cotton and linen.
  • Extremely Soft & Smooth
    Lyocell is so soft to the touch that it has often been compared to slik, its so smooth on the skin. It has been proven to be more than 2x as soft as cotton.
    • Perfect if you suffer from skin irritation
    • Gentle on the skin
    • Visually it looks beautiful
  • Wrinke Restitant
    The natural wrinkle resistance of the fiber guarantees a clean and wrinkle-free surface at any time.

If you are looking for disadvantages for Tencel, you will not find them quickly, but compared to cotton, ecological Tencel fabric in particular is significantly more expensive, which is why not many producers rely on the miracle fiber.

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WHAT IS TENCEL LYOCEL?

Science... Lyocell is sourced from eucalyptus trees and is refined in a closed-loop system where 99% of the solvent is recycled.

The solvent used to produce lyocell is non-toxic. This unlike other modern fabrics, such as bamboo, modal and viscose that require toxic solvents.

Lyocell is also a more durable weave with superior heat management abilities compared to the mentioned alternatives.

The fabric requires no pesticides and much less water to be produced compared to cotton. This while providing a softer, moisture wicking, cooling and more durable weave with less pilling.

ORIGIN OF TENCEL LYOCELL

Tencel is a lyocell material, made from 100% woodpulp and produced by the Austrian company Lenzing. Most of the woodpulp comes from Central Europe.

RECYLED NYLON ( ECONYLL )

RECYLED NYLON ( ECONYL )

Econyl fabric is an iconic innovation of turning trash into treasure.

Nylon underwear is extremely light to the point where it is barely noticeable to many who wear it. That's why we called it our second skin feeling underwear with stretchable features, the perfect choise for the busy man who likes to keep it moving.

RECYLED NYLON ( ECONYLL ) Benefits

BENEFITS RECYLED NYLON

  • Anti Wrinkle & Anti Shrink
    Nylon is virtually wrinkle-free and keeps its shape. No ironing or need to remove from the dryer immediately. Nylon underwear retains its shape and does not wrinkle. Nylon does not shrink unlike cotton underwear which naturally shrinks 5-8% after washing, nylon underwear does not shrink after washing.
  • Lightweight
    The most lightweight fabric we have to offer. You won't even know that you're in pants all day. Its lightweight nature makes it your second skin. You will go about your day's work feeling your best.
  • Quick-drying so Easy to care for
    Its lightweight and structure of the fabric help in fast drying. This qualifies as perfect active wear for sports and travel. The underwear is easy to care for, as it can be hand-washed and air-dried.
  • Resistant to stains
    You won't have a tough time washing the stains off nylon as it is resistant to stains, making it a practical choice for everyday wear.
  • Stretchy
    Nylon has a stretchable feature, which allows for a comfortable fit and freedom of movement. It's suitable for athletes and people who live a busy lifestyle.
  • Extremely Strong & Durable
    The most durable fabric we have to offer, will basically never lose its shape or color.
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WHAT IS RECYLED NYLON ( ECONYLL )

Econyl is an alternative to nylon made from waste products. Normally, nylon has a significantly detrimental environmental impact, but the creators of Econyl seek to help reduce the effects of this fabric on the environment by using recycled base materials.

Econyl History
It is made entirely from ocean and landfill waste, such as industrial plastic, fabric scraps from clothing manufacturing companies, old carpets and "ghost nets"

what is RECYLED NYLON ( ECONYLL )

Econyl is a trademark of the Italian plastics company Aquafil. This company has also produced a variety of other textiles and industrial plastics, but it is most well-known for developing Econyl fabric. Inspired by the environmental crisis caused by synthetic fibers, the creators of Econyl sought to devise an alternative to nylon that doesn't harm ecosystems.

ORIGIN OF ECONYLL?

Our recycled nylon is made in Italy and certified with all sustainability certifications.

RIBBED COTTON

RIBBED COTTON

Double rib cotton has a unique texture that gives it a distinctive look and feel. This makes it a great choice for men who are looking for underwear that is both comfortable and stylish. The double rib construction of this fabric gives it excellent stretchiness, which means that it can conform to the shape of the body without feeling tight or constricting. This is particularly important for underwear, where comfort and freedom of movement are key.

RIBBED COTTON Benefits

BENEFITS FROM RIBBED COTTON?

  • Softness
    Double rib cotton is made from natural cotton fibers, which are soft and breathable. This means that the fabric feels comfortable against the skin and helps to prevent irritation and chafing. Cotton is also hypoallergenic, which makes it a good choice for men with sensitive skin.
  • Stretchiness
    The double rib construction of this fabric gives it excellent stretchiness, which means that it can conform to the shape of the body without feeling tight or constricting. This is particularly important for underwear, where comfort and freedom of movement are key.
  • Durability
    Double rib cotton is a durable fabric that can withstand repeated washing and wearing without losing its shape or texture. This means that underwear made from this fabric is likely to last longer than underwear made from other materials, which can save you money in the long run and makes it more sustainable.
  • Breathability
    Cotton is a breathable material that allows air to circulate around the body, which can help to prevent overheating and sweating. This is especially important for underwear, which is worn close to the skin and can become hot and uncomfortable if it is not breathable.
  • Fit
    Due to the form retaining fabric and high density it's the perfect fabric for all body types it forms the shape in the best way possible while also being really soft on the skin. Ribbed knit fabrics are renowned for their elasticity, providing the perfect level of stretch without causing any distortion to their original shape. The alternating stitches are designed to stretch in both directions, accommodating all body shapes and sizes and acting as a super-soft second skin. The stretchy nature of the fabric ensures the ultimate level of comfort, moving and flexing with the body.
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What is ribbed cotton?

RIB fabric is formed by a weaving technique which creates a raised surface of lines on the fabric.

Ribbed knit fabrics are renowned for their elasticity, providing the perfect level of stretch without causing any distortion to their original shape. The alternating stitches are designed to stretch in both directions, accommodating all body shapes and sizes and acting as a super-soft second skin.

Origin of GOTS?

The GOTS certificate - Global Organic Textile Standard, which means "World Standard for Organic Textiles" - is a seal that guarantees that a fabric comes strictly from organic fibres, ensuring its quality and sustainability.

GOTS is the leading global standard for organic textiles. This certification is recognized as the most difficult standard to achieve as producers must meet requirements throughout the manufacturing process, beyond the crops.

What is organic cotton?

The GOTS certified cotton has been subjected to strict controls that ensure the resistance of the material and the solidity of the color, the use of natural dyes, as well as the origin of organic fibres. Both the manufacturing process of the fabric and the cultivation of its cotton fibres are sustainable, reducing water consumption and waste that may be generated from this activity. This certificate is also a guarantee of decent working conditions.