The difference between polyester and bamboo underwear

We know what you’re thinking, undies are just undies. They’re a mindless purchase at your nearest grocery store – grab them off the shelf and go. But picking the right undies can be life changing especially when it comes down to the material they’re made of. Chafing, sweaty b*lls, swamp a**, and all of life’s other underwear associated trials and tribulations could be solved just by opting for undies of a different fabric. 

 

So which fabric is best? We’ve assessed the pros and cons of polyester undies and bamboo undies, so you don’t have to.

 

Benefits of Polyester Underwear

 

Polyester is one of the more common materials used to make male underwear. It’s also a popular material for sportswear like bathers, cycling shorts or compression leggings, due to its strong fibres and ability to retain shape whilst allowing for an unhindered range of movement. 

 

The main benefit of Polyester undies is that they can hold everything in place while you go about your daily tasks, kick a footy with the boys, or do just about anything you can dream of. Polyester undies offer support, security, however, they may feel suffocating if you’re wearing them all day every day. 

 

Polyester does not breathe as well as its natural counterparts and also has difficulty absorbing moisture. If you feel that your undies are too tight or that your bits get sweaty during the day, chances are that you’re a polyester wearer.

 

Benefits of Bamboo Underwear

 

Bamboo on the other hand, offers unrivalled breathability, and are fast drying, keeping you feeling fresh and dry all day long. Bamboo fabric is made of super fine and soft viscose rayon, derived from bamboo plants the result is one of the softest fabrics (comparable to silk) - Yay science!

 

Bamboo viscose fabric has miniscule holes throughout to allow for increased airflow and evaporation, no matter how sweaty you are. That’s if you even get sweaty wearing bamboo undies. Increased breathability also means natural thermo-control, as excess heat escapes through the gaps in the fibre.

 

Bamboo viscose fabric is also anti-microbial, preventing the growth of bacteria and other nasties that can result in unpleasant body odour. It’s also hypo-allergenic, making it a better choice of underwear fabric for those who are allergic to polyester and other synthetic fabrics.

 

The benefits of bamboo underwear are aplenty, however, like most natural fabrics, it can offer less support. Underwear that is made completely of bamboo will likely ride up or cause chafing.

 

Get the Best of Both Worlds with Tackle Bamboo Undies

 

Want to experience the benefits of bamboo undies, without sacrificing the support of spandex? Tackles undies are the answer. Our super comfy, super breathable bamboo undies come with polyester no chafe panels on the inner side of the leg. The addition of no chafe panels mean that our undies hug your thighs perfectly, and won’t budge no matter how much running, jumping or dancing you get up to. The snug fit also eliminates chafing caused by loose fabric rubbing against your skin. They’re the best undies ever made. Don’t believe us? Try them for yourself- we’re sure you’ll love them as much as we do BUT if you don’t, just make use of our first pair guarantee and get a FULL refund on your first pair.