Mico is a term used by HOM, the French underwear design manufactured under licence by Triumph International, to describe a style of men’s briefs and that is a traditional looking brief with a full back and close support. It has a cut away side and less coverage on the side than the closest alternative, which is the mini and would probably be closest to what many would regard as a slip.

The only draw back to the micro is that the rear panel does not always sit in place and you can sometimes end up with an unwanted ‘wedgie‘ and is one of the reasons some prefer the boxer brief, thong or g-string

Micro Brief

Note the fuller fit to the rear and moderate side panels, that can vary from style to style.

Micro Brief (rear)

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Mens briefs now seem to be one of the least popular styles of mens underwear and fall way behind in the league table to trunks. Nevertheless, they are still available in a variety of styles, which vary according to their cut.

One of the main reasons that briefs seem to be less popular is due to the fact that they don’t always sit in place at the rear and can result in an unwanted ‘wedgie’.

However, they still offer a more minimalist look that trunks and at the same time offer goods

upport and control, but lack the line free look.

Mens Briefs

Micro Brief – the micro brief is a traditionally looking men’s brief with a full back and close support. This style of men’s underwear has a cut away side and less coverage on the side than the closest alternative, which is the Mini Brief

Mens Underwear Mini Brief

Mini Brief - the mini brief men’s underwear is similar to the micro brief, only with slightly more coverage at the sides. This style of men’s underwear offer deeper, fuller and broader side panels for extra coverage, whilst still retaining the traditional look of a men’s brief.

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