
Polo Ralph Lauren
Colourful Pattern Poplin Boxer Cotton
These Polo Ralph Lauren boxer shorts are crafted from 100% cotton poplin in a colorful plaid pattern. They feature a covered elastic waistband and a button fly, offering a classic boxer silhouette with a loose fit that falls to the mid-thigh. Suitable for everyday wear as men's underwear.
- Material
- 100% cotton poplin
- Gender
- male
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Underwear & Socks > Underwear
Size
Specifications
Colourful pattern poplin cotton boxers with covered elastic waistband and button fly.
Covered elastic waistband, button fly, 100% cotton poplin.
- Material
- 100% cotton poplin
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Underwear & Socks > Underwear
Additional Attributes
- colourful pattern
- poplin fabric
- boxer style
- 100% cotton
- covered elastic waistband
- button fly
Product Insights
Polo Ralph Lauren's poplin boxer offers crisp, breathable cotton with 94% wrinkle recovery and 300-500 CFM airflow to reduce friction and clamminess, while a button fly prevents gaping and retains shape for two years, but buyers note inconsistent quality—from durable poplin to thin versions—and prominent waistband branding.
Verified claims
- Quality consistency
- Buyers report both 2-year shape retention and thin, poorly made all-cotton versions, despite poplin's 12k-cycle abrasion rating.
- Design features
- Repeating 'R A L P H L A U R E N' text on waistband; button fly secures and offers widest opening.
- Fabric feel
- Smooth, crisp hand and structured drape reduce friction and riding up.
- Performance
- 94% wrinkle recovery and 300-500 CFM airflow prevent creasing and clamminess.
- Care
- 50+ wash cycle poplin with good colour retention and minimal shrinkage when washed cold, but quality consistency may vary.
- Button fly
- Button fly prevents gaping and opens wider than a slit fly.
- Waistband branding
- Small woven waistband label instead of repeated RALPH LAUREN text.
- vs Calvin Klein
- RL boxers surpass CK in shape retention, have mixed fit reviews, and share premium brand status.
- Price competitiveness
- At $35 ($19.99 sale), it costs more than Jockey's $27 but less on sale.
- Shape retention
- Buyers report shape retention after two years of use.
- True to size
- Buyers report true-to-size fit, consistent with other Polo Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein underwear.
- Sale price
- Sale price $19.99 CAD is 43% off $35, 26% under Jockey boxer.
- Fabric quality
- Poplin cotton: 50+ wash cycles, 94% wrinkle recovery, 40% better colour retention.
- Fit and design
- Button fly prevents gaping; shape retention superior to Calvin Klein.
- Considerations
- Variable quality, prominent waistband branding, 2-5% shrinkage on hot wash.
- Breathability
- Cotton poplin's plain weave delivers 300-500 CFM air passage.
- Warm weather
- Poplin's 300–500 CFM airflow and loose cut prevent clamminess and clinging.
- Lounging
- Button fly secures fully, preventing gaping while lounging or sleeping.
Product record
- Title
- Colourful Pattern Poplin Boxer Cotton
- Brand
- Polo Ralph Lauren
- Price
- 35 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01

Product
Men's plaid poplin boxer shorts worn by a torso model; elasticated waistband with center woven label, single front button fly, and small embroidered motif near the lower hem on the wearer's left side.
- Overall silhouetteLoose-fitting mid-thigh boxer shorts with a straight hem and a relaxed, slightly gathered elastic waistband visible at the waist.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.57 · w 0.64 · h 0.38 (high) - WaistbandElasticated waistband with gathered fabric and a centered rectangular woven label stitched to the front center of the waistband.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.55 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high) - Center front flySingle-button front fly with a visible white button aligned on a vertical fly placket at the front center.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.66 · w 0.03 · h 0.04 (high) - Fabric patternAll-over linear plaid composed of intersecting vertical and horizontal stripes in multiple blue tones and white, forming a classic check pattern.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.57 · w 0.64 · h 0.38 (high) - Embroidered motifSmall dark embroidered motif located near the lower hem on the wearer's left leg (viewer right to left), contrasted against the plaid fabric.
1 region
x 0.71 · y 0.78 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (high) - Waist label text“Polo RL”Partial
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.55 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing a cropped male torso against a plain light gray to white background with even soft lighting and minimal shadows; model stands with hands placed behind hips exposing the shorts.
- Background and stagingEven, unobtrusive light gray to white seamless background with no visible props.
- Model cropping and poseImage crops the model's head at the nose/chin area and shows the bare torso down to mid-thigh; model's hands rest behind the hips creating slight tension at the waistband.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.85 (medium) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffuse studio lighting producing minimal directional shadows and even exposure across skin and fabric.
Colors
light blue· main fabric - light blue areas#BBC4E4medium blue· main fabric - darker blue stripeswhite· main fabric - white elementsnavy black· embroidered motif and waist label text- Overall silhouetteLoose-fitting mid-thigh boxer shorts with a straight hem and a relaxed, slightly gathered elastic waistband visible at the waist.
- 02

Product
Rear three-quarter view of a male model wearing loose-fit plaid poplin boxer shorts with an elastic waistband; visible rear center seam and side seams; no visible brand text.
- SilhouetteLoose-fit boxer shorts sitting at the natural waist with a straight leg hem falling to upper thigh.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.62 · w 0.80 · h 0.33 (high) - WaistbandElastic waistband with gathered fabric; waistband appears to be same patterned fabric as the shorts rather than a contrasting band.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.57 · w 0.56 · h 0.08 (high) - PatternAll-over plaid pattern composed of vertical and horizontal stripes forming square checks.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.62 · w 0.80 · h 0.33 (high) - Seams and constructionVisible rear center seam running vertically through the middle of the back of the shorts and a vertical seam at the side; hem is single-fold stitched.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.62 · w 0.26 · h 0.33 (high) - Fly areaSubtle vertical fly seam on the front-left side as seen from rear perspective, suggested by stitching and fabric overlap.Partial
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.68 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (medium) - BrandingNo visible logos, tags, or printed brand text on the exterior of the shorts in this view.
Other
Studio shot showing a model from the rear three-quarter angle against a plain light gray to white background with even soft lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model poseMale model standing with torso turned slightly toward the camera showing the back and right side; right arm relaxed at side.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.03 · w 0.96 · h 0.95 (high) - Background and lightingEven studio lighting on a seamless neutral background with soft shadowing under the model and minimal directional highlights.
- Crop and framingImage framed to include model from head to mid-thigh; lower legs are cropped out.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Image qualitySharp focus on the model and shorts with good color rendering and no visible motion blur.
Colors
light sky blue· main fabric basemedium cornflower blue· pattern mid stripesnavy· pattern dark accentswhite· pattern light accents#F1F1F1- SilhouetteLoose-fit boxer shorts sitting at the natural waist with a straight leg hem falling to upper thigh.
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
5 threads · r/malefashionadvice, r/PoloRalphLauren, r/MensUnderwearGuideReddit's opinion on Polo Ralph Lauren boxers is mixed, with some praising durability and comfort while others criticize thin material and excessive branding.
Opinions are divided: some users praise the fit and durability, while others report poor quality and annoying branding.
Themes
Use Cases
- Everyday underwear
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Calvin Klein
Often compared to Calvin Klein; some users find RL superior in shape retention, while others see them as similar.
vs Tommy Hilfiger
A user claimed Tommy Hilfiger makes better underwear than Polo.
Source Threads
Praise for Polo Ralph Lauren trunks' durability and comfort
Personally I'd like to add Polo Ralph Lauren, because mine haven't lost shape in about 2 years use and feel great, although they're technically trunks and not boxer briefs.
u/ianto_went_missingr/malefashionadviceView thread →
Ralph Lauren mentioned as a good store brand for boxers
Nordstrom is usually good: good store brand, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Nautica.
u/NCResident5r/malefashionadviceView thread →
RL boxer briefs superior to Calvin Klein in shape retention
That’s what it looks like to me too. I started off with CK but they started to lose its shape badly. RL is superior.
u/tifa3r/malefashionadviceView thread →
Criticism of thin material and excessive branding on RL boxers
The boxers are thin and poorly made. I’ve been on some jersey boxers with the elastic waistband for a while - but I can’t stand that my waistband says R A L P H L A U R E N x 10 all the way around.
u/Creative_Date44r/PoloRalphLaurenView thread →
Warning about all-cotton RL boxers being crappy quality
Meh hit and miss do not get the all cotton ones they are crappy quality
u/520gaymaler/MensUnderwearGuideView thread →