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- Mack Weldon men's apparel is made using proprietary fabric blends that maximize comfort in terms of fit, cooling, and support.
- The company makes the process of buying clothes user-friendly, with a crisp website, easy-to-follow sizing and fabric information, and a hassle-free return policy.
- Mack Weldon apparel is simple yet stylish, fitting perfectly into a lifestyle that involves athletics, travel, and robust social and professional circles.
When it comes to underwear, men have three basic options: the brief, the boxer brief, or the boxers. When it comes to which brand a man chooses for his underwear, the list gets a bit longer. Actually, it gets dizzyingly long. And with every different underwear brand comes a different fit. In fact, often the same company will offer two slightly different products (say, briefs and boxers) that look and feel quite dissimilar despite sharing the same technical measurements. The same goes for undershirts, T-shirts, shorts, pants, and basically all men's clothing.
It can be almost impossible to find a brand with a truly consistent fit. So when you find one, you commit, sir. That's what I've done, anyway.
Every article of apparel from Mack Weldon starts with the fabric. The company offers clothing made using six different fabrics, two of with which you are surely acquainted: merino and cotton. As for the other four fabric choices from Mack Weldon, those are proprietary, and they're a cut above.
The company offers its underwear, T-shirts, and socks in their 18-Hour Jersey, 18-Hour Mesh, Silver, and Airknit blends.
The first two are named for the period of time the fabric is allowed to rest following fabrication and prior to cutting and stitching into garments; this rest period allows the fabric to naturally expand and/or contract, resulting in clothing with a softer feel and consistent fit. The 18-Hour Jersey is ideal for everyday wear, while 18-Hour Mesh garments are cooling and light and ideal for sporting activities. Their Silver fabrics incorporate actual anti-bacterial silver particles that prevent odors and keep you feeling fresher and cleaner. And Mack Weldon Airknit garments are form-fitting and flattering while remaining light, breathable, and comfortable. Whether worn to bed or to the gym, they're a fine choice for casual men's apparel.
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I've said several times how Mack Weldon keeps things simple, but some concrete examples might help.
First off, the company only offers a select handful of products. Beyond underwear, T-shirts, and socks, they currently sell two types of long pants, two types of shorts, a few polos, a few sweatshirts, one jacket, a bit of swimwear, and a few accessories.
The website is laid out in crisp format, with the option to shop by fabric blend, by apparel type, or of course by specific item. Each garment has a link to a sizing chart, and when different cuts are available, they are explained concisely. ("Slim Fit: For a modern, refined look. Size up for a more relaxed fit" e.g.)
When you blend a small, well-curated collection made from high-quality materials with a painless shopping experience, you get a brand worth your consideration, and likely one that will earn your commitment.
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Why is simplicity at the core of the Mack Weldon brand?
If you believe their self-described origin story, the concept for a simpler, better men's apparel brand was born when founders Brian Berger and Michael Isaacman were "in a department store aisle full of brands that dominated [a man's] top drawer. Surrounded by a mind-numbing assortment of underwear and socks, [they] realized consistent fit and quality became a game of roulette… so [they] decided to take matters into our own hands."
Now, do I believe that's exactly how it happened? That these two guys were shopping together and suddenly decided to found a men's apparel brand using their own brand new fabric blends, unique stitching, and a user-oriented online shopping experience? No, I don't, frankly. But maybe a plethora of such experiences over time led to the motivation.
Regardless, I couldn't care much less what created the inspiration behind Mack Weldon. I'm just glad the company exists, because they make some of the best briefs, boxers, and shirts I've ever worn. The socks are nice, too.