Posted on Thu, 7 Jul 2011
AlphaGear! Men’s Undies We Like!
Let’s consider the topic of men’s innerwear today. Why is it that we girls have all the lovely lingerie (for which we are thankful for), but when it comes to some hot and heavy, we are presented with thick cotton Y-fronts!? Nothing dries up the well more quickly than standard issues his mom bought him!…or, heaven forbid… you did! Then again, remember that young gun in your younger and misguided youth (We all did!) who thought his Union Jack emblazoned micro-briefs are sexy? Ewww….
Well girls, meet AlphaGear, a new brand of men’s underwear you should introduce your guy to. Of all the weird things the SimplyFab Team has explored, this one takes the cake so far. Three pairs landed on my desk just last week, and what an eye opener! Can it be? Tasteful men’s underwear that aren’t made of thick industrial-strength cotton? Of suitably masculine hues? And spun from soft material that tempts one to touch? (Oooo! Sizzle!)
Another plus: sexy meets good humour here too. AlphaGear’s branding is hilarious with tongue firmly in cheek – no pun intended, you darlings with dirty minds! The tagline for AlphaGear is ‘Show her!’ (clearly with girls’ visual sensitivities in mind) and here’s just an excerpt from the back of the box: “AlphaGear Daredevil embodies the spirit of tenacity that meets the challenge of your daring athletic lifestyle. Take life by the horns and show her what it means to live large with AlphaGear Daredevil.” So funneee – just love it!
I found a willing participant (NOT the brooding model pictured above) to put the couriered specimens to the test over a period of four days and it passed with flying colours. The report? The slim material of the briefs gave enough support without being flimsy; it kept one streamlined minus the bulk of heavy cottons, and it allowed a great range of movement without snagging or pulling. One pair was even sent on a 16km run and that too turned out extremely comfy without chaffing. (Good for the upcoming marathon unless your man prefers to go commando.) What’s more, they were artful but subdued in looks, so the subject didn’t feel like a pouf or a misguided dandy. He was also chuffed that such a product has landed on our retail shelves – quite a diversion from the conventional thoughtless and blah undies – and if the price is right, he would convert in a snap and become an AlphaGear man henceforth.
AlphaGear comes in six models with suitably manly names like Daredevil, Crew, Charmer, Wanderer, etc, to reflect your man’s slick and debonair alpha life! Sold in most leading department stores, they are made of touch-worthy blends using material like velvety soft pima and long thread cotton, snappingly snug spandex, microfiber, stretch cotton and lycra. This is something you have to literally feel out, and when you do, you won’t want to look at or touch another thick, ‘Mom’s Choice’ briefs again! Check out the goods….
