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I've had 8 pairs develop a hole right at the seam where \"the ball park\" starts at the back. Once the hole forms the underwear is finished. 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Some find ExOfficio ugly.","evidence":["r_e_1","r_e_3"],"compared_to":"ExOfficio"},{"summary":"Duluth is seen as more durable but less comfortable, with some preferring the fit of Saxx.","evidence":["r_e_3","r_e_4"],"compared_to":"Duluth Trading"},{"summary":"Cheaper alternatives like David Archy and Separatec are often recommended for better value and similar comfort.","evidence":["r_e_3","r_e_5"],"compared_to":"David Archy / Separatec / 2undr"}]}},"deep_research":{"dimensions":{"ecovero_care_and_longevity":{"title":"Care tips for ECOVERO viscose underwear","entries":{"cold_gentle_cycle_30_c_max":"LENZING ECOVERO viscose fibers swell and contract when wet, so washing in cold to lukewarm water (30°C max) on a delicate or handwash cycle prevents permanent shrinkage and keeps the fabric's silky hand — hot water and rough agitation degrade softness and seam integrity faster than any other care mistake.","prompt_wash_after_exercise":"Sweat acidity and bacteria can break down viscose if left to sit in the fabric; SAXX's own advice to wash immediately after high-sweat wear removes those corrosive compounds before they set, keeping the pair odor-free and structurally sound longer than the typical 'wash every few wears' routine used with synthetic alternatives.","air_dry_only_skip_the_tumble_dryer":"Tumble drying exposes ECOVERO to concentrated heat that shrinks the fibers and weakens elastic in the waistband; air drying by laying flat or hanging preserves the 6-inch inseam and prevents the BallPark Pouch from losing shape, and is the single highest-impact habit for doubling the usable life of a viscose boxer brief.","cool_dark_storage_away_from_sunlight":"ECOVERO viscose's cellulose base is susceptible to UV degradation and heat, so storing the boxer briefs in a closed drawer — not on a sunny shelf — slows that breakdown and helps colors hold fast, a small routine that extends the period before fabric starts to thin.","mesh_laundry_bag_to_reduce_friction_and_pilling":"The micro mesh 3D BallPark Pouch and flat seams are stress points that can fray when rubbed against other garments in the wash; encasing the pair in a fine-mesh laundry bag before a gentle cycle eliminates that abrasive contact, which is the most common trigger for the seam splitting noted in community reviews.","steam_or_cool_iron_to_relax_post_wash_shrinkage":"Because ECOVERO viscose tightens when washed — fibers swell and then set in a contracted state as they dry — a quick pass with a garment steamer or a low-heat iron (inside out) relaxes the weave back to its original dimensions, restoring the slim-fit silhouette and preventing the progressive snugness that makes boxer briefs feel undersized after a few months.","no_fabric_softener_or_bleach_mild_liquid_detergent":"Fabric softener coats viscose fibers and reduces their inherent moisture-wicking, while bleach and harsh detergents accelerate fiber breakdown; using a mild liquid detergent free of those additives preserves breathability and stretch over dozens of washes, directly addressing the seam and fabric thinning complaints that often result from aggressive chemical damage."},"entry_quotes":{"cold_gentle_cycle_30_c_max":[{"url":"https://www.sussan.com.au/blog/lenzing-ecovero-care-guide/","quote":"We usually recommend handwashing in cold or lukewarm water or machine wash in a garment bag in a 30 degrees gentle cycle with mild detergent."},{"url":"https://www.dedicatedbrand.com/gb/sustainability/clothing-care/ecovero-care","quote":"Make sure that you wash your LENZING™ ECOVERO™ Viscose pieces in the handwashing or gentle program. 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