Cotton poplin: a quick, honest guide from Whats Down.
Poplin is the fabric of good shirts. And, it turns out, great boxers.
The weave
A tight plain weave with fine crosswise ribs. Smooth, crisp, slightly lustrous.
Why it suits boxers
Breathable, quick-drying, holds its shape, prints sharply, softens with washing without thinning.
Versus jersey
Jersey is knitted t-shirt fabric: stretchy, clingy, sags. Poplin is woven: stable, airy, lasts.
100% cotton poplin across the rack.
Good to know
Print: Our prints are digitally printed into the cotton rather than screen printed onto it. That’s why the colours pop brighter, tiny doodles stay sharp, and the pattern doesn’t crack or peel in the machine. Each pair carries a 1-year colour guarantee.
Men’s rack: The men’s rack currently holds sixteen prints. From Black Casino and Black Playstation to Green Sher Khan, Brown Old Tech and Multicolour Childhood Scenery. All in the same relaxed cut, cotton poplin, inner elastic and back pocket. Prices start at ₹400.
Travel: Three pairs is enough for any trip: one on, one drying, one in the bag. Poplin washes in a sink with a squeeze of shampoo and dries on a hanger by morning. The back pocket holds a passport or earphones on the flight, and a loud print makes friends in hostels.
Fabric: Every Whats Down pair is cut from 100% cotton poplin. A tight, plain-weave cotton that’s smooth to the touch, breathes in Indian heat and dries fast after a wash or a swim. Unlike knitted jersey, it doesn’t cling when you sweat and it holds its shape for years, getting softer rather than thinner with each wash.
Quick answers
What sizes do you make?
S to XL, with a waist chart in inches and centimetres on each product page. Go one up if you’re between sizes and mostly lounge.
Can women wear the men’s prints?
Yes. Size down one; the men’s cut has a lower rise and longer leg.
