Note:  This scoring system was original developed for my evaluation and scoring men’s underwear products and will not pertain to or be used to in the review other articles of clothing.

Review Scoring – the numeric value given for each review point ranging from 0 to 5.

• 0 – represents a review point was not scored or did not meet the review point
• 1 – represents a very low or poor performance, unsatisfactory
• 2 – represents a below average performance, somewhat unsatisfactory
• 3 – represents an average performance, satisfactory
• 4 – represents a good performance, better than average, very satisfactory
• 5 – represents the great performance, extremely satisfactory

Range Qualification Score– the review scores for each review point will be totaled to reach a Range Qualification Score.

Range Qualification Award – represents an Awards Badge is accordance with total range qualification score.  The order of the Awards are as follows:

• Master = a score of 140 or above
• Expert = a score of 105 to 139
• Sharpshooter = a score of 70 to 104
• Marksman = a score of 35 to 69
• Failed to qualify = a score less than 34

The following are the Review criteria used for evaluation and scoring. 

First is the comfort or feel of the product.  The product is scored as to how its various parts feel against the body when worn.

1. Fabric – pertains to how the main body of the fabric or material feel on the body.
2. Waistband – pertains to how the waistband feels on the waist.
3. Legs/Straps – pertains to how the legs, straps or leg openings feel on the legs.
4. Pouch – pertains to how the pouch area that covers the genitals feel.
5. Overall – pertains to how the entirety of the underwear feels.

The next section is to how the product fits the body.

1. Waistband – pertains to how well or satisfactory the waistband and size fits the waist.
2. Legs/Straps – pertains to how well or satisfactory the legs, straps, or leg openings fit.
3. Pouch – pertains to how well or satisfactory the pouch area fits in the genital area.
4. Overall – pertains to how well or satisfactory the underwear as whole fits.

The next section is for how the product performs.

1. Breathability – How well or satisfactory dose the fabric breath or let air flow through. Transfer body heat away form the body or retain body heat if its winter wear.
2. Moisture Wicking – How well the fabric wicks or moves moisture away from the body.
3. Moveability/Flex – How well the various parts of the underwear move or flex with body movement.
4. Anti-Chafing – How well the fabric, seams or other parts prevent skin chaffing or rub points.
5. Anti-Ride up/Bunching – How well the various parts of the underwear resist riding up, bunching or wedging.
6. Anti-Pinch/Hair Pull – How well the fabrics, banding resist pinching the skin or pulling of body hair.
7. Anti-Rollover – How well the waistband material resist rollover or twisting.
8. Pouch Support – How well the Pouch area of the underwear provides support to the genitals.
9. Pouch Separation – How well the Pouch area of the underwear provides separation of the genitals from the body preventing skin to skin touching.
10. Overall – How well the underwear preforms overall.

The next section is for the Quality of the product.

1. Seam Work – How well is the seam work used in the construction of the underwear. (no excess knotting or over lapping at seam intersections, no extra or uneven cuts of fabric sticking out of the seams.
2. Stitch Work – How well is the stitch work used in the construction of the underwear. (Straight, clean and even lines, nice tight stitching, loose threads, missed or skipped spots)
3. Anti-Pilling – How well the fabric resists pilling from normal wear and laundering.
4. Anti-Fade – How well the fabric or materials retain its original coloring.
5. Shape Retention – How well the fabric or materials retain their original designed shape. (Resist distortions in the materials, sagging or loss of elasticity from normal wear and laundering.
6. Overall – How well is the quality of the product overall.

The next section is for the Design and Construction of the product.

1. Shape or cut – How well or satisfactory is the designed shape and/or cut of the underwear.
2. Fabric Choice – How well or satisfactory is the material used in the design or construction of the underwear.
3. Waistband – How well or satisfactory is the design and material used in the construction of the waistband.
4. Legs/Straps – How well or satisfactory is the design and construction of legs, straps, or leg openings.
5. Pouch – How well or satisfactory is the design and construction of the pouch area of the underwear.
6. Seam Placement – How well or satisfactory is the location of the seam placement in the design and construction of the underwear.
7. Inseams/Banding – How well or satisfactory are the use, size and location of inseams or banding in the design or construction of the underwear.
8. Overall – How well or satisfactory is t he overall design and construction of the underwear.

Product Terms:

Here are the Data criteria terms that I collect and use in my system. Please keep in mind that some of the selections may change or be added to any or all of the criteria points as different methods or types may be discovered or developed.

Category or Style – is the overall design, shape, or coverage of the underwear. There are a lot of styles and variations of styles out there so I’m not going to attempt to describe all of them. Most will fit into the basics styles listed below. There are a lot of resources on the web If you want more info on “Men’s underwear styles”. Here are a few links: Men’s underwear styles | A underwear Guide by Mensuas , Men’s Underwear Styles – The Underwear Expert Note: Again, the list of categories and styles will most certainly expand and include other clothing other than underwear.

Fabric Used – How many types of materials or fabrics are used in making the main body of the underwear. (excludes waistband or straps)

1. 1 Type
2. Multi Types

Fabric Section – How many pieces of material are used to make the underwear

1. 1 piece
2. Multi pieces

Construction Method – How the fabric is put together to make the underwear

1. Form Molded – the underwear is constructed using a molding process that usually forms one piece of fabric into the shape of the underwear
2. Fussed or stitched – the underwear is constructed using multiple pieces of fabric fussed or stitched together to form the underwear

Stretch – The stretch properties of the fabric. (I had to look this one up). Here is the link https://www.fabric.com/blog/fabric-101-determining-stretch-direction-stretch-percentage/

1. No Stretching
2. 1-way – Fabric will only stretch in one direction either horizontally or vertically
3. 2-way – Fabric will stretch in two directions, horizontally and vertically

Stretch Test – The stretch test is not exactly scientific but it is simple. I test the main fabrics stretch properties by securing a section of the fabric between my thumbs, an inch apart, pulling the fabric in opposite directions and measure the length, in inches, that the fabric will expand until it fells stressed. So if the measured original inch of fabric then measures 2.5 inches when stretched, the result would be 1.5 inches expansion per inch of fabric. Sometimes depending on the weave of the fabric, the horizontal stretch may differ from the vertical.

Waist Cut – Where the waistband on the underwear rides on the waist.

1. High Rise – rides at the belly button and above the hips in the rear, above a regular pants waistline.
2. Mid Rise – rides 1 to 2 inches below the belly button and above the hips. Normally at waistline of regular pants.
3. Low Rise – rides well below the belly button just above or at the top of pelvis and may ride at or below the top of the hips.

Waistband Type – How the waistband is attached to the underwear fabric, usually a strip or band of elastic material

1. Attached External – waistband material is sewn or fussed to the external side of the underwear
2. Attached Internal – waistband material is sewn or fussed to the internal side of the underwear
3. Inside Fold – waistband material is sewn or fussed in a fold of the underwear material
4. Inseam – is an inseam that is sewn or fussed in the fabric of underwear, usually made by folding the top of the fabric over one or more times. No other material is used.

Waistband Width – The width of the waistband, in inches.

Logo – Type of Logo (if any) on the Underwear

1. None
2. Embroidered
3. Attached (Sewn, fussed or glued on)
4. Stamped or Imprint
5. Attached Tag

Leg Banding/Strap Type – How the legs or straps are banded and attached.

1. Elastic Strap Attached External (attached to the outside of the waistband at top and pouch at bottom)
2. Elastic Strap Attached Internal
3. Elastic Stitched in Fabric Fold Strap
4. Fabric Strap Attached External
5. Fabric Strap Attached Internal
6. Stitched Fabric Inseam on Leg or Leg Openings
7. Banded/Cuffed Leg Inseam or Leg Openings
8. Elastic Stitched in Fabric Inseam of Legs or Leg Openings

Leg Size – The inseam length of legs or the width of to banding if straps. (In inches). Also used to describe leg coverage or cut.

A note on the Pouch: The Pouch is the section of underwear designed to hold, support, cover or enhance the genital area, or provide separation of the genitals from the body and for those of us whom wear it, may be the most important function of men’s underwear.

Pouch Fabric – How may types of fabric are used to construct the pouch. (Same as Fabric Used)

Pouch Section – How may pieces of fabric used to construct the pouch. (Same as Fabric Sections)

Pouch Construction – Method used to construct or form the pouch. (Same as Construction Method)

Pouch Style – How the pouch is designed in or attached to the underwear

1. Single internal – a single pouch attached to the inside of the underwear designed to separate the genitals from the body
2. Single external – a single pouch attached to the outside of the underwear designed to separate the genitals from the body
3. Dual internal – a dual pouch system attached to the inside of the underwear, designed to separate the different parts of the genitals from each other and the body.
4. Dual external – a dual pouch system attached to the outside of the underwear, designed to separate the different parts of the genitals from each other and the body.
5. Extra space – a design that only uses a larger cut or over sizing of fabric in the groin area of the underwear to create extra space for the genitals. Not really a pouch.

Pouch Shape – Is the appearance and physical shape of the pouch.

1. “U” – the pouch is shaped in the form of the letter “U”
2. “U” 3D – the pouch is shaped in the form of the letter “U” and bulges outward
3. “V” – the pouch is shaped in the form of the letter “V”, more pointed at the bottom
4. “V” 3D – the pouch is shaped in the form of the letter “V” and bulges outward, more of a pyramid shape
5. Anatomical – the pouch is shaped more to the natural shape of the genitals. (more of a pear shape) This one may be a little subjective
6. Trunk/Tube – the pouch is shaped more circular to appear in the shape of a tube or elephant trunk

Pouch lined – is the pouch lined or layered with more than one piece of material, usually to prevent see thru to the genitals area.

1. Not Lined
2. Lined with same fabric
3. Lined with different fabric

Fly Type – Type of access fly (hole or slit) built into the underwear

1. Traditional – a vertical overlapping slit or opening
2. Horizontal – a horizontal overlapping slit or opening
3. Flap – a hole or slit covered by a flap of fabric

Tag – a product tag on the underwear, usually listing the size, materials, laundry instructions, and/or county of manufacture.

1. Attached Hanging – attached to the underwear on one edge by stitching or other process
2. Attached All – attached to the underwear on all edges of the tag, by stitching or other process
3. Imprinted/Stamped – the tag information is imprinted or stamped directly on the underwear fabric also called Tag less
4. None

Country of Manufacture – The country in which the product was made. (as if it matters now that we are petty much a global interactive species)

Initial Try-on – how the product fits the first time out of the package when received and be for any exposure to all day wear or laundering process, as compared to its advertised sizing guide. This fit pertains to waist size as that is the standard to which men’s underwear is sized and sold. Yes, I know that listed sizes can vary from different countries and even different manufactures, but a 36 inch waist is still a 36 inch waist. So if the product list that a size Large will fit a 36-38 inch waist and when tried on it does fit, then it fits as listed, otherwise it doesn’t.

1. Fits as listed
2. Fits smaller than
3. Fits larger than

Sock Style – The style of sock is usually determined by its length.

1. Over The Calf – coverage from the upper calf to just below the knee
2. Crew – coverage at mid-to-upper calf
3. Quarter Crew – coverage above the ankle to mid calf.
4. Ankle – coverage to or just above the ankle
5. No Show – coverage below the ankle, normally not showing above the shoe.
6. Loafer Liners – Similar to No Show, intended to be worn with very low cut shoes.

Shirt Style – usually is determined by the shape and cut of the shirt

1. Classic T-Shirt
2. Polo
3. Baseball
4. Muscle
5. Tank
6. Crew
7. Button Front

Sleeve Length – How log is the sleeve of the shirt on the arm

1. Short – coverage from the shoulder to above the elbow
2. Long – coverage from the shoulder to or near the wrist
3. Sleeveless – no arm coverage
4. Half – coverage from the shoulder to or just past the elbow

Neckline – How the shape of the shirts neckline fits or lays around the neck

1. Crew neck
2. V-neck
3. Polo
4. Wide neck
5. Scoop neck
6. Henley
7. Turtle neck

Pro’s and Con’s – Is simply a summary list I use to describe positive or negative features or properties of a product. This could include such things a cost, special product features, designs, or other review topics that may not be covered in the scoring criteria.