Do you wear underwear with swim trunks?
Usually, people don’t wear anything under swim trunks. It depends on the situation and personal preference. Some may choose to wear underwear underneath, but it’s all about what feels right for you.
The netting inside swim trunks can be confusing for some people who wonder if they should wear underwear beneath them. Actually, it’s an open question and entirely depends on personal preference.
Underwear with Swim Trunks: Yes or No?
Usually, people don’t wear anything under swim trunks. It depends on the situation and personal preference. Some may choose to wear underwear underneath, but it’s all about what feels right for you.
For beachgoers, comfort is absolutely the most important factor. So, which is more comfortable: swim trunks with a mesh lining or trunks with the mesh cut out and worn with underwear underneath? The answer is usually that the former is better.
The mesh in swim trunks acts like underwear, providing protection, helping with drainage, and keeping out sand. It’s usually made of soft polyester, without any cotton, so the fibers don’t absorb water or foster bacteria growth. Plus, it helps keep a layer between your skin and the fabric of the trunks, adding to overall comfort.
Underwear can be divided into two types: everyday cotton underwear, and swim-specific underwear made from polyester and spandex, which is preferred by serious swimmers. Cotton underwear is not suitable for swimming, as it absorbs a lot of water, becoming heavy, uncomfortable, and unhygienic. On the other hand, if you’re wearing swim-specific underwear made of polyester and spandex, a better option is to wear it alone in the water, rather than layering it under swim trunks. However, this swim underwear doesn’t match the swim trunks in terms of breathability and comfort.
In conclusion, swim trunks without a mesh lining can be a good option.
Should you wear underwear with swim trunks?
You shouldn’t wear underwear with swim trunks because the mesh lining is designed to act as underwear, providing support and extra comfort.
Swim trunks’ netting keeps people safe, stops sand, and helps water drain fast. In this post, we’ve clarified the purpose of nettings in swim trunks. As you can see, the original intention of swimming trunks is to remove the need for underwear, as these nettings already fulfill that role.
If you wear underwear with swim trunks, after swimming, you might notice your underwear stays wet. Swim trunks dry fast because they are usually made of quick-dry polyester fabric, as explained in this post. However, underwear might not dry as quickly, causing a bit of discomfort. Also, wet underwear may not be good for your health because it can easily lead to the growth of bacteria.
But if you can’t stand not wearing underwear, our suggestion is to cut out the inner mesh from the swim trunks. This way, you can enjoy a more comfortable experience. This demand is not uncommon, and we have been producing beach shorts without nettings in recent years.
When are you supposed to wear underwear with swim trunks?
Swim trunks are super versatile. You can rock them in various situations. For instance, wearing them as regular clothes for a stroll or shopping is a cool idea, especially if you pair them with underwear.
But when you’re hitting the beach or pool, it’s all up to your preference on whether to wear underwear or not. Going commando in swim trunks is common, and throwing on underwear under them is totally fine too—it’s all about personal preference.