The rear part of boxer shorts can be sewn in four different ways. For example, Berg & Berg boxers feature a back panel made of three pieces of fabric, there’re side seams with side vents: Sunspel, Derek Rose and Turnbull Continue reading Boxer shorts: back panels
Buttons can be sewn with a thread shank or without it. If buttons are sewn with a thread shank, the garment will be easier to button, there will be no wrinkles around buttons (when the garment is buttoned), and buttons Continue reading Button shank
Mother-of-pearl (MOP) buttons are carved from oyster shells (Pinctada shells). They have a nice iridescent luster, so at certain angles you can notice a rainbow. However, some brands use the term ‘mother-of-pearl’ (‘MOP’) for troca (conch / Trochus shells), and Continue reading Mother-of-pearl buttons
Berg & Berg is a Scandinavian online store, which sells men’s clothing and accessories. It was founded in 2009 by Mathias and Karin Berg. Berg & Berg boxer shorts are made in Italy by a family company that has been Continue reading Berg & Berg boxer shorts
Shirtmakers use buttons which are made of plastic (this is the cheapest and the most popular option), corozo, horn, troca and mother-of-pearl (MOP). Troca buttons are carved from Trochus shells, while genuine mother-of-pearl buttons are carved from Pinctada shells (Oyster Continue reading Troca buttons
There are several types of waistbands for boxer shorts. The most popular one is used by Derek Rose, Kabbaz-Kelly & Sons, Villa Delmitia, Pakeman, Harvie & Hudson, Hilditch & Key and lots of other brands. It features several rows of Continue reading Types of waistbands (boxer shorts)
Alumo is a Swiss mill based in Appenzell. It produces the highest quality shirtings (according to Alexander Kabbaz, the best ones in the world – though not all shirtmakers agree with this opinion). The range of Alumo fabrics is quite Continue reading Alumo fabrics
Oeko-Tex Standard 100 is a textile certification system, which was introduced in 1992 by Oeko-Tex association (it consists of 18 independent institutes, which research and test textile products and develop certification rules). If an article complies with Oeko-Tex Standard 100, Continue reading Oeko-Tex Standard 100
Emma Willis is an English brand of shirts and accessories. It was established in 1999 by English designer Emma Willis. In 2010 Emma Willis opened its own factory in Gloucester, England. Emma Willis boxer shorts feature a very comfortable (in Continue reading Emma Willis boxers
Extra-long staple cotton (ELS cotton) is a cotton with fibres longer than 1,375 in. (34,925 mm). There are several varieties of ELS cotton: Sea Island, Egyptian, Pima / Supima. Fabrics made of ELS cotton are finer, smoother and feel nicer Continue reading Extra-Long Staple Cotton
Pima is an extra long staple cotton grown in the United States (Arizona, California, Texas, New Mexico), Peru, Australia and Israel. The length of its fibres can vary from 35 mm. (1 3/8 in.) up to 40-42 mm. Fabrics and Continue reading Pima and Supima Cotton
Egyptian cotton is a quite vague term today. In the strict sense, it’s a long and extra long staple cotton grown in Egypt – in the relatively small area around the mouth of the Nile. However, some brands use this Continue reading Egyptian Cotton