Review of Piado Briefs

Today I will be reviewing the Piado briefs. Many of you loyal followers may remember a giveaway that Men's Underwear Blog did about three years ago.  Well, fortunately for me, I was one of the lucky winners. I will be reviewing the exact same pair that I won through that giveaway. This is a special review for me because these very briefs are the ones that started my underwear collection. Now, I must admit, my underwear collection hasn't grown that quickly, but I'm hoping to improve that soon (and quickly).

The Piado line is unique in that it is a "green" underwear line. Their undies are 94% bamboo in their make-up, which makes them lighter and more "airy," enabling the boys to breathe. It also makes them lighter and gives them that "barely there" feeling. They call their collection the "Colors of Life" collection, and they design their undies with the inspiration of life, energy, and freedom. They seek to be an underwear company that "is earth conscious and works hard to do its share of preserving the Planet." They come in 4 color choices: red, orange, blue, and green.

The fit of the briefs is snug. Not overly tight, but definitely snug. They have a tendency to ride up and settle in the crack over the course of the day. (Honestly, I personally don't complain about that - I strangely enjoy that - but it might not "settle" well with others). The pouch is adequate for me, but as someone who is a grower and not a shower, pouch size is rarely an issue for me. These briefs hold up over the course of an 8+ hour day on one's feet, but they may not be the ideal underwear for all occasions. Something really nice about the briefs is that they have held up for 3+ years of washing and drying. They have held their color and their shape in that time despite continuous "normal" wear and regular machine washing and drying.

As with all designer underwear, the next question is that of price. After I received my free pair of the Piado briefs from the giveaway, the first thing I did was to look them up to see if I could somehow add some more of them to my collection. Because I was just starting off my collection, my uninformed mind was blown away by the price - $20 for a pair of briefs?!  Over time, I have come to realize that $20 is an average price for a designer pair of briefs.

So, keeping all that in mind, I give the Piado briefs a rating of 9 (out of 10) based on the following categories:
Style - 10 (out of 10): Bright, vibrant colors that don't fade in the wash
Comfort - 9 (out of 10):  Soft, unique bamboo fabric
Fit - 9 (out of 10):  Good fit, snug but not overly tight, tendency to ride up over the course of the day
Quality - 10 (out of 10):  They are very well made
Price - 9 (out of 10):  A little pricey for my budget, but not outrageously expensive

Autumn Change - The Latest Collection from Obviously

Obviously, maker of anatomically correct underwear for men, has just launched their latest line entitled Autumn Change. The new collection is about the transition from summer to winter that is Autumn. The warm glow of summer is still reflected in many aspects of nature as represented by the kiwi and plum colors in the collection. But we also see the harshness of winter approaching as is represented by the glacier and stone blue colors in the collection. The new line comes in a full range of styles from full cut boxerbriefs to super skimpy thongs and everything in between. And as always, the collection is made of eco-friendly fabrics so you know you're having a positive impact on the environment. The new collection also introduces a new waistband that is bold and stylish. It gives the line a new hip and youthful feel. So if you're looking for something to help keep you supported this autumn, try the Autumn Change collection from Obviously.

New Collection: aussieBum Banana

Australian underwear giant aussieBum just released a brand new concept in men's underwear: underwear made from banana fiber. The new line, aptly called banana, features brief and trunk styles in white with a green and yellow waistband. With the increasing eco-consciousness of today's world, banana fiber underwear is yet another way you can go green. It is a sustainable material and promises to be ultra comfortable. So check it out!

New line Piado coming soon to His Trunks

Today I'd like to introduce you to a new brand called Piado, available at His Trunks. Piado is an independent fashion brand that currently focuses on the basics: underwear. Piado's aim is to turn the underwear from a simple necessity into a fashion item. Piado Style is defined by distinct fabrics, modern & sophisticated design and eco-friendly products.

They are made of luxuriously soft bamboo with a low waist modern design - 94% Bamboo + 6% Lycra. They come in bright, distinctive colors and are a cross between a brief and a trunk cut (sort of a square-cut brief). They are very stylish, but not over-styled with minimalistic detailing.

You can pre-order your Piado from our new advertiser His Trunks. So I'd like to take this chance to welcome our new advertiser and encourage you to visit their site and check out all they have to offer. They currently stock Stonemen, 2eros, and a couple brands that I haven't seen elsewhere like Forbidden and Piado. So it's definitely worth checking out.

aussieBum launches bamboo range

The long awaited bamboo range from aussieBum (we showed you some sneak peek photos a while back) is now available for purchase. It is currently available in hipster and brief styles in three color combinations.