The Contour Pouch In Men's Underwear

I was recently asked by the media to share my observations on the latest trends and new styles in the world of men's underwear. While men's underwear for the most part stays very basic, a change that took place a few years ago that has picked up popularity is the contour pouch.

What is a contour pouch? The pouch is the center-front section of men's underwear, and the contour is the new shape it now has thanks to a vertical seam. Prior to this design change, the front of men's underwear was mostly just a flat fabric panel with no shape. Many times, it was two panels on top of each other with a side opening. But, it was discovered that most men never use the opening – preferring to simply go up and over. Plus the lack of shape made the underwear a little binding.

The center seam of a contour pouch creates a more anatomically correct space for male parts and provides a supportive lift. Wearers say the difference in comfort is remarkable. We know how seams can make or break bra styles – especially

for full-busted women – by creating more lift. Well, that same effect is accomplished for men when a shaped seam is placed at the center.

The crotch area on most traditional men’s underwear isn’t made any differently than the seat, other than the addition of a fly-front. A contour pouch begins as two pieces of fabric joined together to create a pouch, which creates the space a man needs so that he doesn’t feel squashed and uncomfortable. The two pieces of fabric are joined by a contour seam. The contour seam runs along the center of the pouch and is sewn in the shape of a capital “D,” which allows for space, but also gives the wearer more support. The seam is connected to the base of the crotch and the elastic waistband. This creates an effect that hoists the male anatomy up for a more supportive feeling. This simple innovation has created a comfort level in underwear that wasn’t possible before and appeals

to men of all ages. The style featured above is the

Calvin Klein Prostretch Reflex Low Rise Trunk.

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2 responses to “The Contour Pouch In Men's Underwear”

  • Jeff King says:

    My first pair of briefs with a pouch were made by Munsingwear, back in the late 70′s. The white 100% cotton briefs with the kangaroo pouch, a horizontal top fly with a centerline contour seam, were ahead of their time. A horizontal fly is easy to use compared to a ‘Y’ front fly. The new contour pouch underwear from CK take the pouch to a whole new level.

    Comment by Jeff King
    August 9th, 2012 @ 12:19 am

  • YogaGuy says:

    It’s amazing it took men’s underwear designers so long to figure out that men needed underwear that combined the support of a jock with the comfort of briefs. The male anatomy needs to be supported and cradled by a garment just like the female breast is by the bra. I really prefer what is called a trunk, and it’s best that they don’t have a fly. With the low rise trunk it’s easier to just pull the waistband down than fumble with a fly.

    Comment by YogaGuy
    August 11th, 2012 @ 11:46 am