Underwear Guy Review: C-in2 Bamboo Slider Brief with Trophy Shelf
Designer/Manufacturer: C-in2 
Website: www.c-in2.com
Price: $19.50

After finishing up the AussieBum Wonderjock Hipster review I thought I might as well follow up with a review of the C-in2 Bamboo Slider Brief. Similar to the Wonderjock, the C-in2 Bamboo line is advertised as a special “enhancer” line of underwear meant to improve your package silhouette without using traditional c-rings or slings. Unique to this line of underwear is the use of bamboo fabric which is one of the new premium alternative fabrics like 2Xist's Carbon and Soy lines. The bamboo line from C-in2 is available in 5 styles including a long-leg boxer-brief, jock, trunk, low-rise brief and what’s covered in this review: a “slider” brief. I personally do not know the source of the namesake as it relates to this brief since nothing specifically “slides” on this brief. In terms of style this is probably as close as C-in2 has come to producing a bikini brief with a thin material and high-cut sides. The differences between the slider and the regular brief are subtle with just slightly more material on the sides of the regular brief as well as contrast piping at the side-seams which is absent in the slider. There were three original colors available including a vanilla off-white, black and featured in this review, what is called “rumba” which is a highly saturated orange. For 2008 C-In2 has added additional colors to the Bamboo line including charcoal gray and coffee brown.

On some websites you’ll find this line also referred to as Mesh Bamboo which is accurate as the bamboo fabric is extremely thin and knit in a way that it has micro-holes creating a mesh. The fabric blend is 98% bamboo and 2% spandex which is very flexible, extremely stretchable and very soft to the touch. The downside to this material is its extreme thinness which, coupled with the single-layer pouch, results in some very revealing outlines for your package. The sizing on the bamboo line is true-to-size with the mediums fitting nicely. The waistband on the Rumba color (as well as the contrast piping) is a gray/navy color and has a very soft brushed microfiber interior facing with the C-in2 logo repeated around. The manufacturer’s information and care label is a striking metallic color sewn flat across the back interior waistband seam. The bamboo line is marketed with the inclusion of a “Trophy Shelf” design meant to replicate the look of a c-ring without the straps or sling. I wouldn’t call the design particularly revolutionary like the AussieBum Wonderjock as the shaping is not due to any specific mechanism but what’s been done is still interesting nevertheless. The lower curve of the pouch is accentuated by two very small “pleats” on each side that create more of a cup shape than a regular underwear pouch. Those pleats help to lift your package out for a more pronounced shape. The pouch design is a bit unusual in that it tends to create a narrow shape from the front view but a lot of enhancement from the side view. Overall I’d recommend the AussieBum Wonderjock for best package enhancement over the C-in2 Trophy Shelf but this brief is still very comfortable to wear for several types of activities.

The Grades:

Fit:	A	The high-cut legs and the thin stretchable fabric make for an easy-wear fit and the soft texturizing on the waistband feels high-end and durable. This is a very versatile design that will work well for a variety of daily activities.	Pouch Fit
Design:	A-	The use of the bamboo fabric is innovative and seems to be more than a gimmick with a uniquely soft and smooth feel. The Trophy Shelf design is a mixed bag with some noticeable enhancement without a sling although the regular C-in2 low no show briefs accomplish nearly the same job at shaping without the pleats and at a lower price.
Material:	A	Although in the long term I might worry about the durability of the mesh bamboo fabric, I would say that it’s a great alternative to the other cotton and synthetic blends on the market.
Construction:	A	C-in2 has always produced quality undergarments and the bamboo line follows suit with solidly constructed seams, clean lines and excellent stitching.
Overall Grade:	A	If you’re looking for the most enhancing underwear on the market I would suggest the AussieBum Wonderjocks. If you are looking for a great fitting regular brief in a minimal cut then I can solidly recommend the C-in2 bamboo slider brief.
Would I buy another pair? Yes, I liked the first pair enough that I bought another one in black.

Wear Recommendations:

All-day Wear	Loungewear	Athletic	Sleepwear	Office Wear	Special Occasion	Bedroom Wear

Where To Buy:

You will find the C-in2 Bamboo line in a broad variety of retail stores as well as online including: FreshPair.com: Product Page, InternationalJock.com: Product Page, Skiviez.com: Product Page, MensUnderwearStore.com: Product Page, MalestromOnline.com: Product Page, FigLeaves.com: Product Page, MaleBasics.com: Product Page.

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