Lacoste
Blue Hue Poplin Boxer Cotton
These Lacoste men's boxer shorts are crafted from breathable cotton poplin with a classic vertical blue and white stripe pattern. They feature an elastic navy waistband with the Lacoste wordmark, a button fly for convenience, and a small embroidered logo at the hem. Ideal for everyday wear, these loose-fitting mid-thigh boxers offer comfort and a traditional silhouette.
- Color
- Blue Hue
- Material
- Cotton poplin
- Gender
- male
- Style
- casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Underwear & Socks > Underwear
Color
Size
Specifications
Ultra comfortable cotton poplin boxer shorts with elastic waistband and button fly.
Cotton poplin fabric for breathability, elastic waistband for comfort, button fly for convenience.
- Color
- Blue Hue · blue
- Material
- Cotton poplin
- Style
- casual
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Underwear & Socks > Underwear
Additional Attributes
- ultra comfortable cotton poplin
- elastic waistband
- button fly
Product Insights
Lacoste's Blue Hue Poplin Boxer Cotton uses crisp woven poplin—a dress-shirt fabric—to deliver breathability (85 CFM airflow), moisture absorption up to 25% of its weight before feeling damp, and odor resistance through full bacterial release in the wash. It holds its tailored shape over years, softening with cold-water washes rather than sagging. The button fly stays secure during everyday wear. However, poplin's zero stretch means careful waist measurement is critical, and the elastic waistband is heat-sensitive, likely wearing out before the body. At $32 CAD, it's roughly half the price of Calvin Klein's poplin boxer, offering a heritage-driven, breathable, and odor-resistant option with the tradeoff of no elasticity.
Verified claims
- Fly
- Button fly stays secure during everyday wear and ensures a functional fly is present.
- Sizing
- Careful waist measurement is critical due to poplin's zero stretch.
- Break-in
- Softens with cold-water washes while retaining its tailored shape.
- Moisture and odor
- Absorbs 25% of its weight in moisture before feeling damp, and stays odor-free through bacterial release during washing.
- Moisture wicking
- Absorbs up to 25% its weight while staying dry to the touch.
- Odor control
- Resists odor build-up: fully releases bacteria in the wash.
- Odor resistance
- 100% cotton poplin releases bacteria fully in wash, preventing odor.
- Shape retention
- Woven cotton poplin holds its shape and softens rather than sagging over years of use.
- Waistband
- The poplin body outlasts the elastic waistband, which is heat-sensitive.
- Breathability
- Poplin boxers have 85 CFM airflow and absorb up to 25% moisture.
- Heritage
- Poplin, the dominant shirting fabric, gives these boxers a dress-shirt lineage.
- Fabric
- Crisp poplin weave breathes, resists odors, and softens without stretching.
- Value
- At $32 CAD, about half the price of Calvin Klein's poplin boxer.
Product record
- Title
- Blue Hue Poplin Boxer Cotton
- Brand
- Lacoste
- Price
- 32 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Sizing consistency versus typical letter sizes
- Lacoste's men's underwear size chart assigns a 28–30 inch waist to Small and 32–34 inches to Medium; because this boxer is cut from a crisp, non-stretch poplin, hitting that waist measurement exactly is the difference between a comfortable fit and one that feels tight or loose throughout the day.
Cotton poplin fabric: feel, breathability, and daily comfort
- Woven cotton poplin ages differently than stretch knits: it holds its tailored structure for years while growing progressively softer with each wash, breaking in to a well-worn shirt feel without ever losing its shape or developing the baggy, stretched-out zones that jersey boxers are prone to.
- Poplin is the world's most commercially important shirting fabric, the default weave for dress shirts — wearing it as a boxer means the fabric against your skin is the same class of construction that defines tailored button-downs, a subtle upgrade from the casual jersey knit used in conventional underwear.
- Cotton poplin delivers an airflow index of 85 CFM, offering markedly more ventilation than a synthetic or tightly milled knit — the fabric actively helps regulate temperature rather than trapping heat under trousers.
- Cotton poplin can absorb up to 25% of its own weight in moisture before feeling damp, wicking sweat away from the skin and holding it in the cloth so you stay dry through a full day of wear in a way polyester-blend underwear cannot.
- Unlike polyester, which traps odor-causing bacteria in its fibers, 100% cotton releases bacteria fully during machine washing — these boxers maintain a neutral scent over repeated wears and avoid the permanent funk that synthetic activewear develops.
- Poplin's plain weave crosses fine warp yarns with slightly thicker weft yarns, creating subtle horizontal ribs that give the fabric a crisp structured hand — these boxers feel light but not flimsy, holding their shape and standing away from the skin instead of clinging like a jersey knit.
How it compares to other poplin boxers in this price range
- This Lacoste boxer's button fly provides a secure closure absent from the Calvin Klein poplin traditional boxer, which uses an open fly without a button or snap—a meaningful difference for anyone who finds open flies prone to gape or prefers a more contained front construction.
- Lacoste's own 2-pack of cotton poplin boxers retails at £42 (approximately CAD 70), making this single pair—even at full price—proportionally consistent, so there is no hidden 'singles markup' penalizing the purchase of just one pair.
- At a regular retail of 32 CAD and frequently marked down to 24.95 CAD, this Lacoste boxer significantly undercuts the Calvin Klein cotton poplin traditional boxer—priced at 65 SGD (about 60 CAD) on CK's Singapore site—making it a compelling entry point for branded 100% cotton poplin underwear.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front view of a pair of men's poplin boxer shorts worn on a model: vertical blue-and-white striped shorts with a navy elastic waistband printed with 'LACOSTE', a center front fly with a single visible button, and a small embroidered green logo near the lower left hem.
- Overall silhouetteLoose-fitting mid-thigh boxer shorts with a straight hem and a relaxed, slightly gathered waistline.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.53 · w 0.84 · h 0.44 (high) - WaistbandElastic navy waistband about one band high with a thin top white trim and repeated white LACOSTE wordmark across front.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.44 · w 0.64 · h 0.10 (high) - Waistband text“LACOSTE”
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.46 · w 0.28 · h 0.07 (high) - Fabric patternEvenly spaced vertical narrow blue and white stripes covering the entire short body.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.56 · w 0.80 · h 0.40 (high) - Center front flyVertical fly seam with a single small round white button visibly sewn near the upper fly.
1 region
x 0.51 · y 0.60 · w 0.08 · h 0.10 (high) - Fly button textNo legible text on button; it is a plain round white button.
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x 0.55 · y 0.62 · w 0.03 · h 0.04 (high) - Embroidered logoSmall embroidered logo in green located near the lower left front hem of the shorts.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.78 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio product shot cropped at mid-thigh to above the neck showing a dark-skinned male model against a plain light gray to white background with soft even lighting and minimal shadowing.
- Model croppingImage shows the model from just above the shoulders down to upper thighs; head partially cropped at the nose and above.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.95 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral light gray to white seamless background with soft, even studio lighting and subtle shadows on the model's left side.
- Pose and handsModel stands facing forward with hands held together near the right front of the waist, partially covering waistband on the right side.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.50 · w 0.34 · h 0.22 (high)
Colors
navy· waistbandwhite· waistband textmedium sky blue· shorts fabric - blue stripeswhite· shorts fabric - white stripes#F1F1F2grass green· embroidered logo- Overall silhouetteLoose-fitting mid-thigh boxer shorts with a straight hem and a relaxed, slightly gathered waistline.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a male model wearing vertical striped boxer shorts with a navy elastic waistband that shows the brand name.
- Rear silhouetteRear torso and upper legs of a male model visible from shoulders to mid-thigh, centered in frame with spine and shoulder blades visible.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.72 (high) - Boxer shapeLoose-fitting boxer shorts with a straight hem that falls to the upper thigh and a rear center seam creating a slight drape.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.52 · w 0.64 · h 0.36 (high) - Fabric patternVertical narrow stripes running continuously across the shorts, alternating light blue and white.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.52 · w 0.64 · h 0.36 (high) - Elastic waistbandWide navy elastic waistband with a thin white piping along the top edge and gathered fabric below where the waistband meets the shorts.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.44 · w 0.64 · h 0.08 (high) - Brand text center“LACOSTE”
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.44 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (high) - Brand text right edge“LACOSTE”Partial
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.44 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (medium) - Topstitching and seamVisible rear center seam on the shorts and subtle topstitching along the waistband junction.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (medium)
Other
Studio shot showing the model against a plain light gray background with even soft lighting and minimal shadows.
- BackgroundUniform light gray backdrop occupying the whole frame behind the model.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter rear view crop showing the model from just above the shoulders to mid-thigh, model positioned slightly left of center.
- LightingSoft, even studio lighting with gentle highlights on the model's shoulders and minimal harsh shadows.
Colors
navy blue· waistbandlight blue· striped fabric - light blue stripeswhite· striped fabric - white stripes- Rear silhouetteRear torso and upper legs of a male model visible from shoulders to mid-thigh, centered in frame with spine and shoulder blades visible.
Documents & Data
Q&A
5 answered- Is the cotton poplin fabric prone to shrinking after washing? If so, how much?
- Cotton poplin can shrink slightly if washed in hot water or dried on high heat. To minimize shrinkage, we recommend washing in cold water and air drying. Typically, shrinkage is minimal—around 2-3%—if care instructions are followed.
- How secure is the button fly during active wear? Does it stay closed or pop open easily?
- There are no customer reviews for this specific model, but button flies on quality boxers like Lacoste are generally secure during everyday wear. They are unlikely to pop open during normal activity but may be less secure than a zipper during vigorous movement.
- How does the cotton poplin fabric feel against the skin? Is it crisp and starchy or soft and broken-in?
- Cotton poplin is a lightweight, crisp woven fabric—it feels smooth and slightly stiff, not as soft as a knit cotton jersey. It softens with washing and becomes more comfortable over time, but it's never as broken-in as a relaxed cotton t-shirt.
- How does the elastic waistband hold up after multiple washes? Does it lose elasticity or stretch out?
- We don't have long-term wear data for this specific style, but elastic waistbands generally hold up well if not exposed to high heat. Machine drying on low or air drying will help maintain elasticity. With proper care, the waistband should stay snug through many washes.
- Do Lacoste boxers have a fly opening?
- Some may not, according to one user's experience.
Reddit Insights
1 threads · r/findfashionA single Reddit user noted that their Lacoste boxers lacked a fly opening, causing inconvenience.
The only mention of Lacoste boxers was negative, complaining about the missing fly for public restroom use.
Themes
Use Cases
- Everyday underwear
Watch Out For
Source Threads
Lacoste boxers without fly opening
I purchased a bunch of Lacoste and Adidas boxers yesterday. They came today and not an opening in the bunch. I have had this happened in the past and should have been aware. Such a pain on those days when you are gonna be out and about using the public facilities. No one wants to be the kid in school who used to drop his pants to use the urinal.
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