Do Aeropostale men's boxer briefs shrink in the wash?  If so, only once?  Or over and over?  Please see details.  Thanks.  God bless.?

I need to buy new boxer briefs.  Each week I do intense cardiovascular workouts.  They include jumping rope as fast as you can, wind sprints, and other rigorous exercise activities.  I say that because, I want to buy boxer briefs that don't shrink.

I am located near a mall that has Aeropostale, American Eagle, Nike, and Under Armor.  Each brand sells non-cotton boxer briefs made for athletic activities.  Walmart does too, yet theirs shrink in the wash many times.  

Under Armor and Nike boxer briefs probably never shrink in the wash, yet they are quite expensive.  American Eagle boxer briefs are not as expensive, but they are pricey.  Aeropostale boxer briefs cost more money than Walmart boxer briefs, are probably better than Walmart's, yet they may or may not shrink in the wash.

Before buying a bunch of new (non-cotton) boxer briefs, I wanted to ask yahoo answerers if they've worn Aeropostale boxer briefs before, and whether or not they shrink in the wash, and how many times.

Any input is greatly appreciated.  Please no rude or sarcastic answers.  Thank you.

Anonymous2021-03-20T17:16:34Z

I'm a woman, so I know more about fabrics' behavior in laundry.

What are the non-cotton boxer briefs made of? Are the expensive ones different from the cheap ones? Not just what the fabric is, but if it's a blend, the ratio of one to the other.

Cotton, of course, is famous for losing shape in its knit form, as well as for shrinking. It often gets shorter and wider, especially in the dryer. Some cotton knits can be re-stretched to the original shape and line-dried (long-staple cottons: pima, Egyptian), while others will never recover. Others are pre-laundered before being cut for garments, so the stretching and shrinking are done.

Manufacturers blend man-made fibers with cotton, aiming for better laundering while still being absorbent. Most men prefer underwear that soaks up a little sweat, and people wearing them while doing anything athletic may appreciate some cotton in the blend.

That said, so many manufacturers are making non-cotton products that I have to wonder whether they're using polyester, rayon, nylon, or what, and whether there's any cotton or other fiber in the mix.

You want to know before buying whether you're paying for the brand name or the more expensive materials involved.

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