Modal air Boxer Briefs Manufacturer
Modal air boxer brief production from 300 pieces: 130–160 gsm, 90% micro modal / 10% elastane. Exceptionally light — 'air' refers to the low weight and open structure rather than a specific fibre.
Modal air in a boxer brief
a low-weight modal knit engineered for breathability and quick drying. In a boxer brief, that translates into exceptionally light — 'air' refers to the low weight and open structure rather than a specific fibre.
At 130–160 gsm with 10% elastane keeps a very light fabric from losing shape, this knit is suited to hot-climate markets, travel ranges and premium summer collections. It dries under 2 hours because of the low weight, which matters more on a boxer brief than on a brief because there is more fabric against the skin.
- Weight: 130–160 gsm
- Composition: 90% micro modal / 10% elastane
- Stretch: 10% elastane keeps a very light fabric from losing shape
- Care: cool wash; the light structure is sensitive to abrasion in a dryer
- Certification: OEKO-TEX
What we control on a modal air programme
Fabric before cutting
10% elastane keeps a very light fabric from losing shape. Recovery is tested on the bulk lot, not inferred from the sample.
Finishing matched to the fibre
Cool wash; the light structure is sensitive to abrasion in a dryer. The wash and finishing line is set accordingly.
Pouch and leg opening
Pouch symmetry, leg-opening height and waistband alignment are separate checks rather than one final inspection.
Wash performance
Shrinkage, colour fastness and recovery measured after three wash cycles on the bulk fabric.
Branding options
Woven, jacquard, embossed or printed waistbands, plus screen print, sublimation and embroidery where the fibre allows.
Reorders in 15–20 days
The block and specification are locked after the first order, so repeats skip development.
Modal air boxer brief parameters
| Fabric | 90% micro modal / 10% elastane |
|---|---|
| Weight | 130–160 gsm |
| Stretch | 10% elastane keeps a very light fabric from losing shape |
| Care | cool wash; the light structure is sensitive to abrasion in a dryer |
| Inseam | 3, 4, 5, 6 or 8 inch |
| Seams | Flatlock, cover-stitch or bonded |
| MOQ | 300 pcs per style on stock fabric |
| Sampling | 5–7 days; size set 10–12 days |
| Production | 15–45 days from deposit and approval |
Modal air boxer brief questions
What is your minimum order quantity (MOQ)?
Our standard MOQ is 300–1,000 pieces per style, mixed sizes. Styles using stock fabric can start from 300 pieces; a fully custom knit or dye lot usually starts at 1,000 pieces per colour. Tell us your target quantity and we will confirm what is achievable.
How long does sampling take?
A development sample takes 5–7 working days after artwork and fabric are confirmed. A full size set takes 10–12 working days. Sample cost is credited against the bulk order.
What is the lead time for bulk production?
Bulk production runs 15–45 days from deposit and approved pre-production sample, depending on quantity, fabric availability and trim lead times. We confirm the schedule in writing before you pay the deposit.
Which payment terms do you accept?
T/T (30% deposit, 70% against the copy of the bill of lading), L/C at sight, and PayPal for samples. Terms are confirmed in the proforma invoice.
Can you handle fabric, labels and packaging as well?
Yes. Fabric knitting, dyeing, cutting, sewing, printing, embroidery, labels, hangtags and retail packaging all sit inside our own supply chain, so a single purchase order covers the finished, retail-ready product.
How do you control quality?
Every order passes an incoming fabric inspection, an in-line check at 30% and 70% of the run, a final AQL 2.5 inspection before packing, and a shipment check against the approved sample and packing list.
Is modal air the right choice for a contour pouch?
It can be, provided the pattern allows for the stretch. 10% elastane keeps a very light fabric from losing shape — where recovery is lower we adjust the pouch panel rather than increasing the elastane, which would change the hand feel.
How should the garment be laundered?
Cool wash; the light structure is sensitive to abrasion in a dryer. We prepare the care labelling for the destination market and test shrinkage against that wash condition.
Modal air boxer briefs in production
a low-weight modal knit engineered for breathability and quick drying. On a boxer brief that matters more than on a shorter garment, because there is more fabric against the skin and more area to deform over a day of wear.
130–160 gsm is the working weight for this programme. Light enough to stay comfortable under trousers, heavy enough to be opaque in pale colours and to hold a pouch shape rather than collapsing into it.
Stretch, recovery and the pouch
10% elastane keeps a very light fabric from losing shape. A contour pouch asks more of a knit than a flat panel, because the fabric has to extend in two directions at once without thinning. Where recovery is limited we change the pattern geometry rather than adding elastane, which would alter the hand feel the fabric was chosen for.
Care and wear life
Cool wash; the light structure is sensitive to abrasion in a dryer. Underwear is laundered more often than any other garment in a wardrobe, so the care instruction is a design decision: it decides whether the garment still looks new after twenty washes or loses its shape in the first five.
Where it sells
This fabric performs best in hot-climate markets, travel ranges and premium summer collections. Production note: low-weight knits are the hardest to control in cutting, because the fabric shifts on the table — we slow the spread and use a vacuum table on these programmes. Certification available: OEKO-TEX. We collect the supporting documentation with the order so a retail buyer’s questionnaire can be answered from the file rather than from memory.
Send us your tech pack — get a costed quotation in one working day
Tell us the style, the fabric, the target quantity and the destination market. You will get a price breakdown, a sampling plan and a realistic lead time, not a range designed to be negotiated later.
- Free sampling plan & cost breakdown
- MOQ from 300 pcs per style
- Reply within 1 working day