Le 31
5" Nautical Stripes Boxer Brief
Men's 5-inch inseam boxer briefs featuring a regular fit, elastic waistband, and double-layered front pouch. They are made from a stretch jersey fabric of 47% organic cotton, 47% TENCEL™ modal, and 6% spandex, with a nautical stripe pattern in white, navy, and green. Machine washable and tumble dryable for easy care.
- Material
- Organic cotton and TENCEL modal
- Gender
- male
- Style
- regular-fit, casual, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Underwear & Socks > Underwear
Color
Size
Specifications
Soft, stretch jersey boxer briefs with a nautical stripe pattern, regular fit, and double-layered front.
Soft stretch jersey, organic cotton and TENCEL modal, double-layered front, elastic waistband, 5-inch inseam.
- Material
- Organic cotton and TENCEL modal
- Secondary
- modal
- Style
- regular-fit, casual, classic
- Occasion
- everyday
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Underwear & Socks > Underwear
Additional Attributes
- nautical stripe pattern
- soft stretch jersey fabric
- organic cotton and TENCEL modal blend
- regular fit
- elastic waistband
- double layered front
- 5-inch inseam
- designed in Canada
Product Insights
This 5" nautical stripes boxer brief from Le 31, priced at 19 CAD, offers a sustainable and affordable option: 94% of its material is reduced-impact (47% organic cotton and 47% TENCEL modal, the latter EU Ecolabel certified with 50% less water and carbon). The TENCEL fibers, 50% finer than cotton, combined with 6% spandex, deliver a soft, cottony feel with a smooth, silky finish, moisture wicking, and shape retention that resists bagging and distortion over many washes. The blend shrinks 3–5% per wash (less than all-cotton) and requires specific care—cold water washing, no fabric softener, and flat drying—to preserve moisture-wicking and elasticity and prevent permanent stretch. At about half the price of comparable sustainable boxer briefs, it provides sporty nautical stripe design and true-to-size fit, with durability that includes resistance to shrinkage and bagging.
Verified claims
- Moisture management
- Blend wicks moisture and stays cool; avoid fabric softener.
- Softness and feel
- The blend feels soft and cottony with a smooth, silky finish.
- Durability
- The fabric resists shrinkage and bagging, and stays soft over many washes.
- Fiber credentials
- The TENCEL modal is EU Ecolabel certified, and its production cuts water use and carbon emissions by at least 50% compared with generic modal.
- Reduced-impact material
- 47% organic cotton + 47% TENCEL modal = 94% reduced-impact material.
- Value
- At $19 CAD, about half the price of comparable sustainable boxer briefs.
- Fabric performance
- TENCEL modal fibers 50% finer than cotton and low shrinkage blend deliver smooth feel, moisture wicking, and durability.
- Care
- Skip fabric softener and air-dry or use the lowest tumble-dry setting to preserve moisture-wicking and spandex stretch.
- Design
- The nautical stripe pattern gives it a sporty side-stripe look comparable to Bluebuck's nautical boxer brief.
- Washing
- Cold water washing prevents 3-5% shrinkage of the modal content.
- Drying
- Flat drying prevents permanent stretch from the wet modal's weight.
- Sizing
- Runs true to size.
- Shape retention
- Six percent spandex snaps back to shape, and TENCEL modal resists distortion in the wash.
- Shrinkage
- The modal fraction's total shrinkage risk is 3–5%, narrower than all-cotton's 3–10% range.
- Reduced-impact composition
- The fabric is 94% reduced-impact material by fiber content, made from 47% organic cotton and 47% TENCEL modal.
- Fiber sourcing
- The TENCEL modal is traceable to wood pulp from FSC- or PEFC-certified or controlled forestry, though the finished garment does not carry an FSC hangtag.
- Organic cotton certification
- The listing does not specify GOTS certification for the organic cotton; the Vision program uses internal reduced-impact metrics rather than third-party certification.
- Dye transfer caution
- The navy striped fabric can release excess color in its first wash; testing a hidden seam with a damp white cloth before laundering can confirm whether it will transfer.
- Pilling prevention
- Washing the boxer briefs in a mesh laundry bag on a gentle cycle minimizes surface abrasion and keeps the stripes looking crisp.
Product record
- Title
- 5" Nautical Stripes Boxer Brief
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 19 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front view of a fitted striped boxer brief on a model showing a ribbed white elastic waistband, horizontal navy and green stripes on a white knit body, and a contoured front pouch with visible seam lines.
- Overall shapeMid-thigh boxer brief with a close-fitting, tubular silhouette covering from waist to upper thighs visible on a model.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.44 · w 0.76 · h 0.50 (high) - WaistbandWide white elastic waistband with a subtle diagonal ribbed texture and no visible external branding or printed text.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.45 · w 0.64 · h 0.06 (high) - Stripe patternHorizontal multi-color stripes running continuously around the garment; stripes are narrow and regularly spaced with alternating dark navy and green lines on a white ground.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.52 · w 0.70 · h 0.40 (high) - Front pouch constructionContoured front pouch formed by a vertical center seam and curved lower seams that create shaping; seams are visible as stitched lines in the same striped fabric.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.62 · w 0.32 · h 0.30 (high) - Fabric appearanceFine-gauge knit fabric with a smooth, slightly elastic appearance and close contact to the model's body.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.52 · w 0.70 · h 0.40 (medium)
Other
Studio shot of a torso-and-hip model against a light grey background with even lighting and soft shadowing to the right; image cropped above the nose and at mid-thigh.
- Model and poseMale model shown from shoulders to mid-thigh in a three-quarter facing pose with left arm relaxed behind the back and right arm hanging at the side.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.00 · w 0.90 · h 0.80 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light grey background with soft studio lighting from the left producing a mild shadow on the right side of the model.
- Image cropImage cropped above the model's nose and at the upper thighs so only the mouth, chest, abdomen, and briefs are fully visible.
Colors
white· waistbandwhite· fabric backgrounddark navy· horizontal stripes#242433medium green· horizontal stripes- Overall shapeMid-thigh boxer brief with a close-fitting, tubular silhouette covering from waist to upper thighs visible on a model.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a male model wearing mid-thigh boxer briefs with a wide white elastic waistband and horizontally striped fabric in green, navy, black and white. Visible center rear seam and smooth knit fabric with a snug fit across hips and seat.
- View and fitRear view of boxer brief worn by model, fitting snugly across hips and seat with leg hem finishing at mid-thigh.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.58 · w 0.84 · h 0.38 (high) - WaistbandWide elastic waistband in solid white, about one short of the shorts height, sits at natural waistline with subtle vertical rib texture.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.56 · w 0.76 · h 0.07 (high) - Striped patternHorizontal repeating narrow stripes across the entire brief body in alternating white, teal/green, dark navy and thin black lines.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.63 · w 0.80 · h 0.30 (high) - Rear seamVisible central vertical rear seam running down the middle of the brief and a short curved seam at the seat area where fabric meets construction lines.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.66 · w 0.12 · h 0.20 (high) - Fabric finishSmooth knit fabric with slight stretch indicated by conforming fit and faint horizontal stretch lines in stripes.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.63 · w 0.80 · h 0.30 (medium)
Other
Studio-shot rear composition with neutral light gray background and even lighting; model cropped from shoulders to mid-thigh; soft shadow to right.
- BackgroundEven light gray studio background with a subtle shadow on the right side of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionVertical crop showing model from upper back/shoulders down to mid-thigh, centered horizontally with model turned slightly to the left.
- LightingSoft, diffuse studio lighting producing even illumination and mild specular highlights on the model's shoulders and back.
- Model skinMale model's bare back and arms visible; skin tone and musculature clearly shown.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.03 · w 0.72 · h 0.60 (high)
Colors
white· waistbandteal green· stripe - teal/greennavy· stripe - navy#2C2C3Bblack· stripe - black#141424white· brief base stripe - white- View and fitRear view of boxer brief worn by model, fitting snugly across hips and seat with leg hem finishing at mid-thigh.