BANGTALK

Bang&Strike — The Guide

When you strip, your underwear says it all. BANGTALK is where we talk about what's underneath: the fabrics worth paying for, the fit that actually works, and the brands worth wearing.

Honest guides to PUMP!, SALIGIA, Modus Vivendi, STRIKE PRO and teamm8 — sizing advice, fabric explainers and the stories behind the labels, from the team that's sold men's underwear online in the UK since 2006.

Explore: STRIKE PRO →   PUMP! →   Modus Vivendi →   SALIGIA →   teamm8 →   Size Guide →

More about BANGTALK

BANGTALK is BANG&STRIKE's editorial home for men's underwear — sizing and fit guides, fabric explainers like our 140s cotton guide, and the stories behind the brands we stock. We've sold men's underwear online in the UK since 2006 and are an official or exclusive stockist for PUMP!, SALIGIA, Modus Vivendi and teamm8 — every guide is written by people who actually handle the product.

  • Men's thongs at BANG&STRIKE

    Tanga, Thong, Fio Dental: What the World Calls the Same Piece of Underwear

    English has one word for it — thong — and even that one moonlights as a flip-flop in Australia. Most of the rest of the world uses a single word with 500-year-old roots in a Central African language. Here's the real global picture, in search data.

    Tanga, Thong, Fio Dental: What the World Calls the Same Piece of Underwear
  • An AI-generated superhero wearing briefs over tights, illustrating why do superheroes wear their underwear on the outside

    Why Do Superheroes Wear Their Underwear on the Outside? A Brief History

    Superman's briefs-over-tights look wasn't a costume mistake — it was a deliberate 1938 design decision. We dug into the real history, then asked an AI image generator to design its own superhero from scratch to see what it would come up with.

    Why Do Superheroes Wear Their Underwear on the Outside? A Brief History
  • Man in swim briefs by the water — illustrating the swim briefs vs swim trunks debate, BANG&STRIKE

    Swim Briefs vs Swim Trunks: What's Actually Different, and Why the World Disagrees

    Search "swim trunks" and, depending where you're standing, you'll picture a completely different garment. We pulled the real search data behind why — Speedos, budgy smugglers, sungas and a 1903 French pool law included

    Swim Briefs vs Swim Trunks: What's Actually Different, and Why the World Disagrees
  • Briefs vs Boxers vs Boxer Briefs - BANG&STRIKE

    Men's Briefs vs Boxers vs Boxer Briefs: Which Fit Is Right for You

    Briefs, boxers and boxer briefs solve different problems. Here's a straight comparison of coverage, support and best use case, so you can stop guessing and start buying the right style.

    Men's Briefs vs Boxers vs Boxer Briefs: Which Fit Is Right for You
  • Men's Boxers Buying Guide - BANG&STRIKE

    Men's Boxers Buying Guide: Fit, Fabric & Sizing

    Everything to know before buying men's boxer shorts — the real difference between boxers, trunks and boxer briefs, which fabric suits which use, and how to size correctly across brands.

    Men's Boxers Buying Guide: Fit, Fabric & Sizing
  • Men's Underwear UK Sizing Guide - BANG&STRIKE

    Men's Underwear UK Sizing Guide

    A brand-by-brand guide to sizing men's underwear correctly in the UK — how SM–XL translates across briefs, boxers, jockstraps and thongs, and what to do if you're between sizes.

    Men's Underwear UK Sizing Guide
  • TEAMM8 Underwear UK: The Complete Buyer's Guide

    TEAMM8 Underwear UK: The Complete Buyer's Guide

    Your complete guide to TEAMM8 underwear UK: the new Score Sheer range, M8 Bamboo, Statement swimwear and Flex, sizing, fit and how to buy genuine. Free UK shipping.

    TEAMM8 Underwear UK: The Complete Buyer's Guide
  • The Great Men's Underwear Shake-Up: Old Names Fade, New Brands Rise

    The Great Men's Underwear Shake-Up: Old Names Fade, New Brands Rise

    The men's underwear market is growing, but the names selling it are changing fast. What happened to retailers like UnderU, who's rising in their place, and where to shop now.

    The Great Men's Underwear Shake-Up: Old Names Fade, New Brands Rise
  • Men's swimwear at BANG&STRIKE

    Men's Swimwear UK: The Complete Guide

    Every men's swim brief we stock, brand by brand and range by range — PUMP!, Modus Vivendi and TEAMM8 — plus sizing, fabric and how to choose.

    Men's Swimwear UK: The Complete Guide
  • TEAMM8 Statement Bikini Swim Brief

    TEAMM8 Statement Swimwear: Cut Thin, Built Bold

    TEAMM8's Statement Swimwear — a razor-thin 3.5cm hip-cut bikini swim brief in Black, Gunmetal and Terracotta, with a new sports-brief cut landing soon.

    TEAMM8 Statement Swimwear: Cut Thin, Built Bold
  • Modus Vivendi Striped Laminated swim brief

    Modus Vivendi Striped Laminated Swimwear: Nautical, Reimagined

    Modus Vivendi's Striped Laminated Swimwear — Breton stripes finished in high-shine laminated foil, made from 100% recycled yarns. Part of the brand's Responsible Edit.

    Modus Vivendi Striped Laminated Swimwear: Nautical, Reimagined
  • Modus Vivendi Watersports swim brief lifestyle

    Modus Vivendi Watersports Swimwear: Built for the Water

    Modus Vivendi's Watersports Swimwear Line — a chlorine-resistant, fast-drying low cut swim brief in Yellow and Tan, built for performance in and out of the water.

    Modus Vivendi Watersports Swimwear: Built for the Water

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