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A well-crafted pair of boxer briefs should embrace the body without constriction. They should offer support where it matters while allowing freedom of movement. We believe mens boxer briefs best serve their purpose when they sit comfortably against the skin—snug but not tight—creating a silhouette of refined comfort.

At Hemen to determine how to choose the right size, we usually recommend referring to your US denim size: our Small fits a 30, our Medium fits a 32, our Large fits a 34, our XL a 36 and our mens 2XL boxer briefs fit a 38 US denim size. If you fall between sizes, we highly recommend picking one size up to ensure your comfort. 

We firmly believe that nature provides the finest fibers. The best boxer brief material is undoubtedly organic cotton. It offers unparalleled breathability and softness. Our best men's cotton boxer briefs are crafted from GOTS-certified organic cotton, ensuring they are kind to your skin and the planet.

We are highly convinced that natural fibers are the best boxer brief material. Thus our jersey is composed of a high majority of organic cotton ( 96% ) and simply a light percentage of elastan (4%). We have balanced the composition in a way you take advantage of the assets of both cotton ( gentle, breathable & absorbant ) and elastan ( ensure the fit ). Thanks to this unique combination we have not only made our boxer brief Albar one of the best men’s cotton boxer briefs but also the most comfortable and breathable men’s boxer briefs

At Hemen sustainability is the core of our brand’s value. Since day one we are dedicated to offering the best organic boxer briefs and most reliable sustainable underwear on the market. 

Thus our collection is exclusively made of GOTS certified organic cotton. Indeed organic cotton is not only great because it preserves our soil from the use of pesticides but it also provides longer fibers which guarantee products with greater lifespan. The use GOTS certified cotton (which stands for Global Organic Textile Standards), ensures greater transparency and traceability when sourcing organic cotton :

» Using sustainable production and transformation processes
» Respecting and improving work conditions
» Promoting the use of organic fibers
» Banning the use of dangerous inputs, such as toxic heavy metals and aromatic solvents.

Besides, all our products are Oeko-Tex certified, an independent label that helps to protect effectively both consumers and the planet. This label is pioneering the creation of tests that aim to limit the use of chemicals, and whose thresholds go way beyond what is currently in effect on a national and an international level.

Locally made is an engagement we took when we started in 2014. We manufacture 100% of our underwear in Portugal and 100% of our socks in France. We value historical savoir-faire and ethical manufacturing ( considering the human size of the factories and the geographic proximity ) as being the greatest proactive way to guarantee respectful and sustainable products.

When it comes to lifespan, the answer is always meant to adapt to the use and frequency of use.. Depending on your job, activities, sport and frequency of wearing, the lifespan may vary. Even though underwear is the garment which is the most submitted to friction, the boxer briefs Albar, our top-rated men’s boxer briefs, have an average lifespan of 2 years.

All our mens boxer briefs are pre-washed to avoid shrinkage.

We recommend to gentle wash. 30°c with bio-based dertergent.

A very underrated fact we are happy to share here: softeners reduce the the capacity of absorption of cotton. 

Tumble drying always deteriorates underwear, even the best men’s boxer briefs. Indeed tumble dryers reduce the capacity of absorption of cotton and damage the elastan thread. Thus we recommend tumbling dry low and choosing to dry line when possible.