The mini is a style of HOM men’s briefs manufactured under licence by Triumph International and 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.

Mini Brief

Note the fuller side panels to the mini and that are much deeper than the micro

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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The author of this article is Giggleberries.co.uk, fashion editor of mens underwear and retailer at Giggleberries – Mens Underwear.

Copyright by Giggleberries.co.uk (2008). You have my permission to reprint this article in your newsletter or on your website provided you leave the links, resource box and content intact.