5" Striped-Band Boxer Brief Tencel™ Modal & Organic Cotton

Verified claims

Value

At $19 CAD ($10/pair in multi-pack), Le 31 costs 30-55% less than premium modal brands.

Sizing

Runs true to size; stretch blend fits varied builds.

Fit

5-inch inseam suits tall builds; high waistband may show under low-rise.

Front support

Double front layer adds support without reducing breathability.

Softness

Grey colorway is reported as softest; fabric stays silky-soft after 50+ washes.

Moisture wicking

Modal absorbs 50% more moisture than cotton, keeping skin drier.

Shape retention

Shrinkage stays under 3% after washing, preserving fit.

TENCEL Modal

TENCEL Modal is EU Ecolabel certified with 50% lower carbon and water than generic modal.

Organic cotton

Organic cotton is grown without synthetic pesticides.

Fabric

47% organic cotton and 47% TENCEL modal blend offers a natural handfeel with lasting softness and moisture-wicking.

Moisture management

Absorbs 50% more moisture than cotton, stays breathable for active use.

Branding

Exclusive house brand designed in Canada with no visible logos—the striped waistband is the only identifier.

Color range

Available in six neutral shades with matching striped waistbands; one reviewer noted the selection is limited to earth tones.

Exclusivity

Exclusive to Simons — not available at other retailers.

Care routine

Machine wash cold and tumble dry low to maintain softness, shape, and waistband elasticity.

Color selection

Six colour options; some buyers find the selection limited.

Ride-up

5-inch inseam reduces ride-up and stays in place during daily wear.

Waistband rise

Buyers report the waistband sits higher; best with mid- to high-rise trousers.

Shrinkage

TENCEL modal blend shrinks less than 3% over washes, preserving inseam length.

Product record

Title

5" Striped-Band Boxer Brief Tencel™ Modal & Organic Cotton

Brand

Le 31

Price

19 CAD

Availability

In stock

Rating

4.9 stars, 25 reviews, scale 5

Fabric blend performance and handfeel

• Properly pre-treated TENCEL modal shrinks less than 3% over its life, versus the 5–10% typical of standard viscose—so the 5-inch inseam and overall fit stay consistent wash after wash instead of creeping tighter.
• Where cotton basics lose their plushness after repeated washing, the TENCEL modal in this blend retains its silky hand feel through 50+ wash cycles—so the boxer brief feels as good on its 51st wear as on day one.
• Modal's high-strength fibers resist surface abrasion, and a near-identical 47/46/7 blend tested by a fabric supplier shows excellent anti-pilling performance—so inner-thigh friction and machine cycles won't create the fuzzy patches that cheap cotton blends accumulate over time.
• TENCEL modal absorbs 50% more moisture than cotton while actively releasing it, keeping skin drier than pure-cotton underwear—a tangible upgrade during warm weather or physical activity.
• The equal-parts cotton and modal blend provides a breezy, natural-inhalation side (cotton) alongside a cool-touch, silky drape (modal) simultaneously, while the 6% spandex adds four-way stretch that snaps back without bagging out.
• Unlike anonymous modal on the market, the Lenzing TENCEL Modal in this boxer brief is made with 83%+ bioenergy and carries an independently measured 81.5% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions—meaning the same buttery-soft handle comes with a verifiable lower footprint.

Sustainability and responsible sourcing

• The TENCEL Modal production process is a closed-loop system with high recovery rates of chemicals, minimizing manufacturing waste and pollution while still delivering the soft, durable fiber — so the brief's comfort doesn't come at the cost of a dirty production process.
• TENCEL Modal fibers include a built-in molecular marker that enables verifiable fiber identification throughout the supply chain, meaning the 'Responsibly Sourced TENCEL™ Modal' badge on this brief is backed by a testing-based authenticity guarantee, not just a supplier claim.
• TENCEL™ Modal production generates at least 50% lower carbon emissions and water consumption compared to generic modal, according to Higg MSI data — a quantified reduction that directly underpins the 'Reduction of Emissions' and 'Water Conscious' badges on this boxer brief.
• TENCEL Modal fibers carry the EU Ecolabel for textile products (license AT/016/001), a third-party certification that evaluates the fiber's full production lifecycle for reduced environmental impact and restricted harmful substances — so the fiber itself meets EU standards even before it's sewn into the garment.
• The 47% organic cotton in this blend is grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or GMOs, in contrast to conventional cotton which alone uses 16% of all global insecticides despite occupying only 2.4% of cultivated land — choosing organic cotton for next-to-skin wear means directly reducing the chemical load on farmland and waterways.
• TENCEL Modal fibers are certified biodegradable and compostable in soil, freshwater, and marine environments, meaning that after serving its useful life, the cellulose portion of this brief (94% of the fabric) can naturally break down — a significant end-of-life advantage over 100% synthetic underwear.
• All wood pulp for TENCEL Modal is sourced from FSC- or PEFC-certified forests, and Lenzing was the first cellulose fiber producer to pass the CanopyStyle audit in 2017, holding the top 'Dark Green Shirt' ranking in 2023 — ensuring the fiber's raw material does not come from ancient or endangered forests.