You typed "Manmade" into our search bar and you're not sure if you should look elsewhere? Fair enough. We'll be straight with you: Manmade makes good modal boxers. We do too. But there are a couple of things that make a difference when it comes to choosing — and we'll explain them to you in 2 minutes.
We've been focusing on comfort and quality since 2010.
Patented 3D pouch, not just a contoured pouch
Ultra-soft TENCEL™ Modal fabric
Try in store — 8 locations in Quebec
Cheaper in a 5-pack
TENCEL™ Modal
Type of fabric
Pocket-on-Pocket™ (Patented 3D pocket)
Mansack (classic outline pocket)
$19.99 (On sale)
$24.00
5 units: $87.50 $17.50/unit
7 units: $154.00 $22.00/unit
2 cuts (short 3.5 in, regular 6 in), 10+ patterns and colors
1 cut (regular 5 in), 2 colours
2010
2021
Let's make this clear: both brands rely on modal, a fiber derived from beech wood that is softer and more breathable than cotton. Manmade uses a blend of 91% modal / 9% spandex. Hook's Boxer Max is 94% modal / 6% elastane—a bit more modal, a bit less synthetic stretch. In terms of pure comfort, the two are largely equal. The real difference is what comes next.
Manmade constructs its "Mansack" like most boxers on the market — Calvin Klein, Joe Boxer, Fruit of the Loom and company: a classic contour pouch. Their real improvement is elsewhere: they have redesigned the front cut of the boxer (the crotch) for more comfort.
The Poche à Poche™ is another level. It is a 3D pouch with a self-aligning support flap, which naturally positions and separates from the thighs and perineum without manual adjustment. This type of design is recognized and patent-protected in the industry — much more than just a contour pouch sewn differently.
Manmade sells its boxers for $24.00 each, or $22.00/each in a 7-pack. At MesBobettes, the Boxer Max is $19.99 each (on sale), but in a 5-pack, it's $17.50/each (50% off).
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cheaper than Manmade in the end. If you're shopping for price, compare the cost per unit, not just the advertised price.
Manmade mainly sells online — there is only one physical point of sale for now. MesBobettes has 8 stores throughout Quebec (Sherbrooke, Quebec City (2), Laval, Rosemère, St-Bruno, Chicoutimi, Gatineau). You can touch the fabric, try on your size, and leave with it the same day.
Manmade is essentially a single boxer brief (available in black and blue). Hook's Max Boxer, on the other hand, comes in 2 cuts — short (3.5 in) and regular (6 in) — with over a dozen patterns and colors. And if none of those suit you, MesBobettes also offers Saxx, Bodyskin, Bn3th, PSD, Jack & Jones, and Pump! all under one roof.
MesBobettes has been around since 2010 — born in a hockey locker room in Sherbrooke, today one of Canada's leading references for men's underwear, with a notable appearance on Dragon's Den in 2017. Manmade is a more recent brand (2021), also seen on TV. Both have proven their worth; we've been doing it longer, with a physical network in addition to the web.
Frequently Asked Questions
Manmade and MesBobettes, is that the same company?
No. Manmade is a competing brand, independent of MesBobettes. We offer this comparison to help you shop with full knowledge of the facts.
Does MyUndies sell Manmade boxers?
No, we do not sell the Manmade brand. We sell over a dozen brands such as Hook, Bodyskin, Funzy, Nu, as well as other major brands like Saxx, Pump!, Jack & Jones, PSD, and Bn3th.
Which boxer is closest to Manmade at MyUndies?
The Max Boxer by Hook, made from TENCEL™ Modal with Poche à Poche™ technology, is our most direct equivalent in terms of fabric and comfort.
Can I try it before I buy it?
Yes. MesBobettes has 8 stores in Quebec where you can try on your size before you buy. Manmade also has a physical retail location, but its network remains primarily online.
