The fabric is the most important feature in men’s underwear. Feel is probably the most important criterion for most men – underwear needs to be soft. This is why most men’s underwear is made of high-quality cotton with long fibres. The softest highest quality cotton is Pima cotton, Supima cotton, and Egyptian cotton. Microfiber is another very soft fabric for men’s underwear.
Microfiber is man-made and is thinner than silk (the thinnest natural fibre you can find). And, the thinner the fibre, the softer the fabric. Often, microfibers have wicking properties built into them as well. This means that the fabric is not only soft, but wicks moisture away from the body, and dries quickly. Some elastic waistbands on men’s underwear are made from microfiber. They’re very soft and feel great against a man’s skin.
