By now, I’m sure you’ve seen a few of the other guys doing reviews of Dingodude, and now it is my turn! Dingodude was founded in 2011 by Brian Lambton and Michael Glover who sought a new approach to creating underwear for men. They saw a gap in the market in men’s furnishings where the ‘how’ a garment was made equaled the quality of the product. Through extensive research Brian and Michael developed a way to create well made undergarments for men using ethical manufacturing practices combined with quality materials that leave a small carbon footprint on the planet.
All garments are made from a bamboo fiber. This material is biodegradable and sustainable. Unlike cotton, which in production uses a fair amount of pesticides and fertilizer, bamboo fibres used in Dingodude products are grown with simple rain water. Bamboo plants, which grow rapidly, are effective at gathering CO2 carbon emissions from the atmosphere. The plant when grown in habitat also prevents soil erosion.
Bamboo fiber, which is created by treating the cellulose pulp from the plant and turning it into a soft and tactile synthetic material similar to rayon, has a natural antibacterial quality to it. It is able to eliminate body odor and wick moisture from the body when worn. Additionally, it can be blended with other materials to create a silky feeling on the skin.
Dingodude makes three styles of underwear for men: briefs, trunks, and boxer briefs. They come in sizes small through extra large. All garments are knit and come in a variety of colors. The prices range from $15.95 to $17.95 Australian dollars. The material blend on all garments is 95% bamboo fiber and 5% elastane. The underwear has a really clever 1 1/4 inch waistband that has the Dingodude name and logo in black and white encircling the waist. There is a very prominent care instruction tag sewn on the inside back seam of the underwear. Additionally, there is a functional fly aside of the contoured pouch of the garments that is accented with a white ribbing on the inner and otter slit.
I was fortunate to receive a pair of blue striped briefs to test out. I was a bit surprised that such an ecological product came wrapped in plastic, but I guess that’s the easiest way to mass supply and distribute. The first thing you notice once you get them out of the plastic is the silky feel of the fabric. I am typically a fan of briefs over most other styles of undies, and the fell of these against my skin are amazing. They hug and caress your body. The waistband is the right amount of elastic, and didn’t didn’t roll at all. Although I didn’t use it the fly is functional. My only wish is that these were a bit less snug, I felt a bit crushed at various points through the day, nothing horrible, but a bit more room – even without a pouch – would have been welcome. While I’m normally a briefs fan, I would say these aren’t my fave.
We have a specific rating system here at undies101.com which is a follows:
Flirting Material: It fits okay, great to wear out for a short amount of time.
Hook Up Material: The fit is much better, sits well and wears well but might not be comfortable for all day wear.
Dating Material: The fit is great, sits well, accentuates the positives and wears really well – suitable for all day wear.
Match Made in Heaven: You love the fit, you love the style, best undies you’ve worn in years and will be a part of your regular wear.
For me and my personal tastes I would give these the rank of Dating Material. These fit amazing on my body and wore well all day long. The colors are fun and flirty. The construction and design is on point. The psychology behind the creation of Dingodude underwear makes me feel good as a consumer. They are an all around good addition to make to an underwear drawer and I recommend them to anyone who wants a well made and reasonably priced trunk to invest in. If you are looking for wild patterns and funky designs, though they do have some fun striped options, this may not be the brand for you. But, if you want a good quality underwear conscientiously designed with the environment in mind than Dingodude is for you.
You can find these blue striped briefs and many other designs on their website. Huge thanks goes out to the folks at Dingodude for sending these briefs and all of their other underwear for the purpose of review by the guys on undies101.com.
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