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Seeking relief from summer heat, work gear. Breathable Pouch, Single Ply fabric recommendations?

easlgrundle

Jockstrap Artist
Summer on the farm is gonna be brutal heat. Any advice or suggestions are appreciated. I'm looking for a jockstrap suggestion or recommendation (and briefs, boxer briefs while I'm asking) that has a solid smooth fabric, preferably single-ply pouch that stays very cool and manages sweat okay. Would prefer a non-polyester, generally don't like the feel and I'd rather not with microplastics. I see a lot of poly mesh cutout, I may have to sample one out of desperation. I think most poly garments could swap out for modal and accomplish their goals. Would prefer something with plain aesthetics, but it's not vital for me. A plus of being both comfortable and mundane enough, I've been looking for a jockstrap to add in next time I buy my father briefs for christmas.

I like my Gym well enough but sometimes you need a smoother texture on pouch, elastic, and the stitching for that matter. I have a nylon spandex Road Runner jockstrap leftover that kinda fits the bill, but those are discontinued, its elastic is aging so the pouch kinda hangs slack and the pouch is rather flat. People have compared them to the old CoolMax jocks, I never got to try those.

Maybe I should try the wolf jockstrap or something similar, not sure what about the pouch fabric breathability or the bulkier leg straps. The plus of the 3" Gym I'm realizing is that the wide band is comfier with my heavier work shorts and pants. It's a shield against waist friction, and it does help a little with the pants wanting to slide down my ass which is distracting and embarassing, but more importantly limits squat mobility, and sagging pants then cut into my gut when I bend which is THE WORST. Need to plonk down cash for those Duluth bib overalls I keep coveting. The main downside of the 3“ band is that it's awkward to clip my cellphone holster to, which for lightweight athletic shorts is actually really important. The 2" Gym does well structurally and dimensionwise in that task. I've seriously thought about stitching belt loops to a 3" band.

I'd consider going for the stretch cotton Papi, given that I mostly liked the feel of the cotton papi except it didn't stretch enough to even permit much of a semi erection in the down position. However the cotton was kind of grating when wet, and the two-ply pouch is way too warm. maybe if I cut out the inner layer? can't remember if they're stitched together in the center seam but I think they floated independently, made for an interesting dick head contour. I did cut out the inner layer of a poly blend calvin klein jock once, it sprouted holes and rips all over afterwards, needed both layers for structural integrity vs boners possibly.

Single ply does seem to wear through more, and the sewing repairs never take for long or feel comfy so that is a downside. Usually my underwear, I suppose boxer briefs have had majority time share, have had holes develop on the taint from squatting/ stretching and pants friction some of it's legacy damage from a damaged bicycle set I very cheaply rode for years before realizing it was the culprit ripping all my fucking pants and shorts.

I'm tempted to buy some of the walmart Jockey Life brand, or i suppose it's a Hanes product they sell now to replace it, String bikini and cut out the back, do some sewing at the perineum, convert it to a jockstrap. I have some of their briefs/bikinis I really enjoy. Very thin single ply, more recently the Hanes replacement is a spandex blend which is nice but the boner doesn't glide on it the same, it yields rather than displacing the boner. If I've got blood flow, my glans shines through the fabric, very sexy. so not the best for stripping to in public but it doesn't get sweat logged badly I don't think. The older 100% cotton pairs have lately one by one all sprouted holes for my ballsack to poke through. the briefs have a very minimal waistband, so they slink down sexily a bit, the newer hanes variant look have a bit more structure in the string bikini waist band tham the old ones. The bikini briefs are what I bought Dad (no I haven't seen him in them), seems to like them, minus the sagging down.

More recently I have some Hanes cotton poly modal spandex blend --thin fabric-- boxer briefs that have an attempt at an inner pouch support, they'requite nice actually though I did stitch the support upwards to the waistband a bit more on one pair to make sure everything was taut enough my thighs weren't in contact, lately on the others I just fold the waistband over. inner thigh chafe coverage is sometimes quite vital, plus I'd rather wear something with coverage in some settings, and that includes anywhere with poison ivy, it's growing into the fucking lawn so I really gotta keep my eyes peeled running the string trimmer.

Thanks again!
 

Bike57

Jockstrap Fan
For summer on the farm I prefer the McDavid wideband jocks. I didn't like polyester pouches either, but my 20%cotton Bike and GYM jocks soak up a lot of sweat and sometimes your pouch is pretty wet. The McDavid keeps my nuts dry all day by not absorbing the sweat and it's comfortable for all day wear. Avoid jocks with plush backing on the waistband, especially if you handle hay bales. They collect all kinds of stems and leaves. Got one Cin2 i used once and can't get the fodder out of it.:)
 

easlgrundle

Jockstrap Artist
For summer on the farm I prefer the McDavid wideband jocks. I didn't like polyester pouches either, but my 20%cotton Bike and GYM jocks soak up a lot of sweat and sometimes your pouch is pretty wet. The McDavid keeps my nuts dry all day by not absorbing the sweat and it's comfortable for all day wear. Avoid jocks with plush backing on the waistband, especially if you handle hay bales. They collect all kinds of stems and leaves. Got one Cin2 i used once and can't get the fodder out of it.:)
Some of the garden work I do in shorts and untucked t shirt but I do have to cover up for some work. I haul and spread hay as mulch on the garden, and half of it is actual old prairie hay so it's full of all sorts of texture and burs. Between that and weedeating my socks get the worst of it. We have ticks out the ass in these parts, and a family history of tick diseases for that matter, so when I tuck my pants or overalls into my socks it's even worse. Stiff short bristle brush and lots of manual picking gets most of it but yeeeesh. Last time I'm buying overalls without extra length, I can fold them if I need to. Need to see how they do military boot tucking, though my LEMS boots aren't the tallest. certainly staying stocked with my anti tick essential oils, trying oregano lately.
 
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Bike57

Jockstrap Fan
@Bike57 I haven't worn a McDavid since I was a teenager, you talking the regular athletic mesh pouch or the hex mesh?
The regular wideband jocks with the red and black tracer lines, however their previous version with the green and black lines was slightly more comfortable. I like the smooth waistband. I think the hex mesh would be to warm to wear since it's got a cup pocket. I got a McDavid on today for work and it's kept me supported pretty well.
 

palmtreebum

Jock Bro
Summer on the farm is gonna be brutal heat. Any advice or suggestions are appreciated. I'm looking for a jockstrap suggestion or recommendation (and briefs, boxer briefs while I'm asking) that has a solid smooth fabric, preferably single-ply pouch that stays very cool and manages sweat okay. Would prefer a non-polyester, generally don't like the feel and I'd rather not with microplastics. I see a lot of poly mesh cutout, I may have to sample one out of desperation. I think most poly garments could swap out for modal and accomplish their goals. Would prefer something with plain aesthetics, but it's not vital for me. A plus of being both comfortable and mundane enough, I've been looking for a jockstrap to add in next time I buy my father briefs for christmas.

I like my Gym well enough but sometimes you need a smoother texture on pouch, elastic, and the stitching for that matter. I have a nylon spandex Road Runner jockstrap leftover that kinda fits the bill, but those are discontinued, its elastic is aging so the pouch kinda hangs slack and the pouch is rather flat. People have compared them to the old CoolMax jocks, I never got to try those.

Maybe I should try the wolf jockstrap or something similar, not sure what about the pouch fabric breathability or the bulkier leg straps. The plus of the 3" Gym I'm realizing is that the wide band is comfier with my heavier work shorts and pants. It's a shield against waist friction, and it does help a little with the pants wanting to slide down my ass which is distracting and embarassing, but more importantly limits squat mobility, and sagging pants then cut into my gut when I bend which is THE WORST. Need to plonk down cash for those Duluth bib overalls I keep coveting. The main downside of the 3“ band is that it's awkward to clip my cellphone holster to, which for lightweight athletic shorts is actually really important. The 2" Gym does well structurally and dimensionwise in that task. I've seriously thought about stitching belt loops to a 3" band.

I'd consider going for the stretch cotton Papi, given that I mostly liked the feel of the cotton papi except it didn't stretch enough to even permit much of a semi erection in the down position. However the cotton was kind of grating when wet, and the two-ply pouch is way too warm. maybe if I cut out the inner layer? can't remember if they're stitched together in the center seam but I think they floated independently, made for an interesting dick head contour. I did cut out the inner layer of a poly blend calvin klein jock once, it sprouted holes and rips all over afterwards, needed both layers for structural integrity vs boners possibly.

Single ply does seem to wear through more, and the sewing repairs never take for long or feel comfy so that is a downside. Usually my underwear, I suppose boxer briefs have had majority time share, have had holes develop on the taint from squatting/ stretching and pants friction some of it's legacy damage from a damaged bicycle set I very cheaply rode for years before realizing it was the culprit ripping all my fucking pants and shorts.

I'm tempted to buy some of the walmart Jockey Life brand, or i suppose it's a Hanes product they sell now to replace it, String bikini and cut out the back, do some sewing at the perineum, convert it to a jockstrap. I have some of their briefs/bikinis I really enjoy. Very thin single ply, more recently the Hanes replacement is a spandex blend which is nice but the boner doesn't glide on it the same, it yields rather than displacing the boner. If I've got blood flow, my glans shines through the fabric, very sexy. so not the best for stripping to in public but it doesn't get sweat logged badly I don't think. The older 100% cotton pairs have lately one by one all sprouted holes for my ballsack to poke through. the briefs have a very minimal waistband, so they slink down sexily a bit, the newer hanes variant look have a bit more structure in the string bikini waist band tham the old ones. The bikini briefs are what I bought Dad (no I haven't seen him in them), seems to like them, minus the sagging down.

More recently I have some Hanes cotton poly modal spandex blend --thin fabric-- boxer briefs that have an attempt at an inner pouch support, they'requite nice actually though I did stitch the support upwards to the waistband a bit more on one pair to make sure everything was taut enough my thighs weren't in contact, lately on the others I just fold the waistband over. inner thigh chafe coverage is sometimes quite vital, plus I'd rather wear something with coverage in some settings, and that includes anywhere with poison ivy, it's growing into the fucking lawn so I really gotta keep my eyes peeled running the string trimmer.

Thanks again!
Would you like swimmers jocks? They're single layer, and almost sheer.
 

SCPettinga

Jockstrap Fan
Summer on the farm is gonna be brutal heat. Any advice or suggestions are appreciated. I'm looking for a jockstrap suggestion or recommendation (and briefs, boxer briefs while I'm asking) that has a solid smooth fabric, preferably single-ply pouch that stays very cool and manages sweat okay. Would prefer a non-polyester, generally don't like the feel and I'd rather not with microplastics. I see a lot of poly mesh cutout, I may have to sample one out of desperation. I think most poly garments could swap out for modal and accomplish their goals. Would prefer something with plain aesthetics, but it's not vital for me. A plus of being both comfortable and mundane enough, I've been looking for a jockstrap to add in next time I buy my father briefs for christmas.

I like my Gym well enough but sometimes you need a smoother texture on pouch, elastic, and the stitching for that matter. I have a nylon spandex Road Runner jockstrap leftover that kinda fits the bill, but those are discontinued, its elastic is aging so the pouch kinda hangs slack and the pouch is rather flat. People have compared them to the old CoolMax jocks, I never got to try those.

Maybe I should try the wolf jockstrap or something similar, not sure what about the pouch fabric breathability or the bulkier leg straps. The plus of the 3" Gym I'm realizing is that the wide band is comfier with my heavier work shorts and pants. It's a shield against waist friction, and it does help a little with the pants wanting to slide down my ass which is distracting and embarassing, but more importantly limits squat mobility, and sagging pants then cut into my gut when I bend which is THE WORST. Need to plonk down cash for those Duluth bib overalls I keep coveting. The main downside of the 3“ band is that it's awkward to clip my cellphone holster to, which for lightweight athletic shorts is actually really important. The 2" Gym does well structurally and dimensionwise in that task. I've seriously thought about stitching belt loops to a 3" band.

I'd consider going for the stretch cotton Papi, given that I mostly liked the feel of the cotton papi except it didn't stretch enough to even permit much of a semi erection in the down position. However the cotton was kind of grating when wet, and the two-ply pouch is way too warm. maybe if I cut out the inner layer? can't remember if they're stitched together in the center seam but I think they floated independently, made for an interesting dick head contour. I did cut out the inner layer of a poly blend calvin klein jock once, it sprouted holes and rips all over afterwards, needed both layers for structural integrity vs boners possibly.

Single ply does seem to wear through more, and the sewing repairs never take for long or feel comfy so that is a downside. Usually my underwear, I suppose boxer briefs have had majority time share, have had holes develop on the taint from squatting/ stretching and pants friction some of it's legacy damage from a damaged bicycle set I very cheaply rode for years before realizing it was the culprit ripping all my fucking pants and shorts.

I'm tempted to buy some of the walmart Jockey Life brand, or i suppose it's a Hanes product they sell now to replace it, String bikini and cut out the back, do some sewing at the perineum, convert it to a jockstrap. I have some of their briefs/bikinis I really enjoy. Very thin single ply, more recently the Hanes replacement is a spandex blend which is nice but the boner doesn't glide on it the same, it yields rather than displacing the boner. If I've got blood flow, my glans shines through the fabric, very sexy. so not the best for stripping to in public but it doesn't get sweat logged badly I don't think. The older 100% cotton pairs have lately one by one all sprouted holes for my ballsack to poke through. the briefs have a very minimal waistband, so they slink down sexily a bit, the newer hanes variant look have a bit more structure in the string bikini waist band tham the old ones. The bikini briefs are what I bought Dad (no I haven't seen him in them), seems to like them, minus the sagging down.

More recently I have some Hanes cotton poly modal spandex blend --thin fabric-- boxer briefs that have an attempt at an inner pouch support, they'requite nice actually though I did stitch the support upwards to the waistband a bit more on one pair to make sure everything was taut enough my thighs weren't in contact, lately on the others I just fold the waistband over. inner thigh chafe coverage is sometimes quite vital, plus I'd rather wear something with coverage in some settings, and that includes anywhere with poison ivy, it's growing into the fucking lawn so I really gotta keep my eyes peeled running the string trimmer.

Thanks again!
I understand your problem. Underwear is too loose, I loved Hanes boxer shorts ,with a little patch sewed into the waist. I do not find their revamp to be similar, as they remodeled them a couple years ago; & tighty whities make me look like a little kid. When I get too warm, I get caught up in my pants, shorts, or sheets; it's darn painful. I found the GYM brand on Amazon. While I have a 38" waist, I prefer the 3X. size. 4 x is too big and if I buy the recommended size, they kill me. You don't want the latex skirting around the pouch to dig into your legs. I've had one hernia op and I may need another, but it's all "elective" so you have to pay out of your pocket. In H.S. my jock was washed two or three times during the soccer season. It never hurt me. Unfortunately, I have not really found a jockstrap that will tolerate 3 to 5 washings. So, just accept it, and if it doesn't stink...put it back on. I guess just wash mine now when it needs it, once a week but 3 times is a limit, but always air dry it. The dryer will destroy it. I hope my advice will benefit you. On Amazon, I've reviewed them, and many men are a bit touchy about commenting upon their underwear. Women have no problem about bras. Yet, many men view jocks as an accessory instead of a solution. That was OK when I was 20 or 30, but things are different now. I'm not Harry Reems, but we all experience the effects of gravity. Jock straps really help me, they are comfortable, and they are attractive in their own way. So, I buy 3 to 4 at a time. When they get uncomfortable, throw them away. You have many similar complaints that I do. I can no longer go commando as I did in my 20's & 30's in jeans. Kakis would always show drips, so underwear was necessary. It either does not do what its supposed to (the comfortable one do not wick up dribble), or it looks to gay (I am gay, so I don't mind using that pejorative), but I hate gay looking jocks. I'm a traditionalist and these old fashioned white jocks do just fine. I'm comfortable and that is all that matters. - Steven
 
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