Two Prints, Two Different Fits
If you are choosing between the Flat Front Boxer Horses and the Original Dragonfruit, the print is only part of the story. These two styles serve different preferences for fit and front panel construction. The Flat Front Boxer is a boxer cut with a double-layered gusset and a flat front, while the Original Dragonfruit is a full brief with a soft gusset made from the same fabric as the outer garment.
Both are made from Thunderpants' signature 90% cotton and 10% spandex fabric, produced locally in New Zealand. The flat front boxer provides smoothing and a snug fit without leg banding, while the original brief sits in the natural crease at the top of the leg and just under the navel.
Product Facts at a Glance
- Flat Front Boxer Horses: The New Improved Flat Front Boxer have a double layered gusset area and a flat front. Because it is double layered it does provide some smoothing. The double layer offers a bit of shaping, but if you need extra room in the front, you might need a pouch-fronted style.
Flat Front Boxer Horses - Original Dragonfruit: These are a flat fronted style with a soft gusset made from the same soft fabric as the outer garment. The soft gusset keeps the same stretch and feel as the rest of the brief, with no extra front room.
Original Dragonfruit
Fit and Front Panel: Boxer vs Original Brief
The Flat Front Boxer Horses is designed to sit a bit lower than your waist, at the top of your high hip area. The elastic waistband is slimmer than the pouch-fronted boxer for a softer feel. Because there is no leg banding, the fit will vary more with body shape. The double-layered gusset adds firmness and helps create smooth lines.
The Original Dragonfruit brief sits in the natural crease at the top of the leg and just under the navel. The waist and leg bands are made from the same fabric, eliminating grippy elastic. This style has a soft gusset without extra front room. If you prefer a higher waist and a classic brief cut, this is the one.
Both styles are available in a range of sizes. The Flat Front Boxer comes in S–2XL, while the Original Dragonfruit is available from XS–3XL.
- Front panel: Flat Front Boxer: double-layered gusset for smoothing. Original Dragonfruit: soft single-layer gusset.
- Waist position: Boxer sits at high hip; original sits at natural waist just under the navel.
- Leg band: Boxer has no leg banding; original has fabric leg bands.
Caring for Each Print
Both styles share the same care instructions: use a gentle detergent in a cold machine wash and line dry. Do not soak or bleach. The Original Dragonfruit is hand spray-dyed, so it requires special attention: wash it separately for the first few washes and definitely not with a brand new white tee shirt. The horses print on the Flat Front Boxer does not have this dye limitation, but following the general care routine will preserve the vibrant colors.
To preserve the life of the fabric, avoid the drier and skip bleach or soaking. Both styles are designed to withstand active use, including sports like roller derby.
