Underwear Guy Review: C-In2 Bamboo Mesh Street Jock
Designer/Manufacturer: C-In2 
Website: www.c-In2.com
Price: $19.50

I am working on adding more jockstrap reviews to the site since I've been getting more requests for that specific men's underwear style lately. In this review I am highlighting a jockstrap I've owned for a little while now: the C-In2 Bamboo Mesh Jockstrap. In one of my earliest reviews I detailed the Slider Brief version of this line so you can check out that review for more of the general background information. This jock is the most minimal cut within the Bamboo line while still retaining the same soft and stretchable fabric made of a unique 98% bamboo-based rayon fiber and 2% spandex blend. Interestingly enough, the new colors of charcoal and coffee have a different blend that is 69% bamboo, 29% cotton and 2% spandex. I have the Racer brief in this new blend and I would say it's very similar in feel and performance. This material is very thin and perforated with hundreds of tiny micro-holes which create the mesh effect. The "vanilla ice " version of the bamboo fabric is slightly see-through and you won't be hiding much with the form-fitting nature of the fabric. I have found the Bamboo line fits true-to-size with these mediums working out well for the standard 32"-34" waist range. With the white color the 1 1/2" tall waistband is black with white contrast C-In2 logos woven in a repeated pattern all the way around. As to be expected there is a very soft microfiber textured facing on the interior of the waistband which keeps the garment comfortable throughout an entire day. The logo/care tag on the interior-back of the waistband is a bit different from the usual C-In2 design as it is a reflective 3" wide by 3/4" tall tag sewn flat. This tag is replaced in the new colors released for 2008 with the more traditional white C-In2 fabric tags which is an unfortunate change as I really like the distinctive design of the original tag

The leg-bands of the jock are a very soft microfiber texturized elastic that are comfortable and yet durable at the same time. The leg-bands are fairly thick at 3/4" wide, are double-stiched to the waistband and securely bound to the base of the pouch. The pouch is nicely accented with black 1/4" reinforced elastic piping on the sides and in my experience the "Trophy-Shelf" design actually functions a bit better in the jock than the Slider. The Trophy-Shelf concept is simply a couple of pleats sewn into the shape of the pouch at the base which creates a better lift for shape and contouring. In the Slider version of the bamboo line the pouch seems to drop your package a bit low creating a good side profile but a not so great front profile. You can really see this effect when viewing Undergear model James Guardino's profile when he wore the Slider brief for a past catalog (photo at right). The slight issues with the pouch design on the slider brief do not seem to be present with the jock. Perhaps because of the structural changes required for a jock design the pouch works well all-around with a good amount of support and shaping. Is the enhancement as effective as some other methods like the AussieBum Wonderjock or the C-In2 sling? I would say no but it's better than wearing non-enhancer underwear.

The Grades:

Fit:	A	I liked the fit design of this jock very much with its great waistband and better than average pouch. The wide leg-bands are strong yet stretchable enough to not dig in too much on the backside.	Pouch Fit
Design:	A	There are now quite a few color options as the discontinued Rumba line will take a while to cycle out and the contrast piping combined with the bold logos on the waistband feel very modern and sporty as well.
Material:	A	I commented on my Slider review that I would be a little concerned about the long-term durability of the bamboo mesh considering how thin it is. I've had this jock for a while and it seems to have held up well and the soft texture combined with the stretch is definitely worth the price.
Construction:	A	I'm typically impressed with C-In2's construction quality and this jock continues that performance with very good seams that are neatly sewn and no loose threads were evident when I first purchased this item.
Overall Grade:	A	If you're looking for a comfortable jock to wear during active times or warm weather this is a good choice since it is light yet supportive and you'll feel like you have next-to-nothing on while wearing it.
Would I buy another pair? Yes, I would consider another bamboo jock particularly in one of the alternate colors.

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, UniversalGear.com: Product Page, MalestromOnline.com: Product Page, FigLeaves.com: Product Page, 10Percent.com: Product Page, BareNecessities.com: Product Page and HisRoom.com: Product Page.

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