Panty's voor mannen...

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Op zondag 9 oktober 2005 19:26 schreef HAL9000S het volgende:
Als puur functioneel iets, namelijk het warm houden van de behaarde benen lijkt het me ook niet verkeerd idd

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Hoe zouden vrouwelijke fokkers hier op reageren trouwens? Als je met een kerel in bed beland die panty's blijkt te dragen?

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Op zondag 9 oktober 2005 19:30 schreef teknomist het volgende:

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In de winter heb ik wel eens koude benen... jij niet dan?

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Op zondag 9 oktober 2005 19:33 schreef HAL9000S het volgende:
Het ziet er iig een stuk stijlvoller uit dan bijvoorbeeld dit:

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Op zondag 9 oktober 2005 19:36 schreef Classique het volgende:
Gadver! Als ik een kerel tegen zou komen die dit droeg, zou ik bij mezelf echt wel vragen gaan stellen!

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Op zondag 9 oktober 2005 19:21 schreef teknomist het volgende:
Nu kunnen ook de mannen aan de panty's dankzij Comfilon Activskin! .

Het zal best lekker warm en comfortabel zitten. Maar alleen als je er een lange broek overdraagt natuurlijk... Waarom ook niet denk ik dan? Maar niet dragen als je bij een date in bed beland.

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http://www.comfilon.com/

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Op zondag 9 oktober 2005 19:41 schreef Aventura het volgende:
Waarom een speciale mannenpanty? Dan neem je als man toch gewoon een XXXL-damesvariant? Ik begrijp dit niet. Oja, ik zou een man die dit droeg onmiddelijk mijn bed uitschoppen.

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Op zondag 9 oktober 2005 19:42 schreef HAL9000S het volgende:

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En als ie zoiets zou dragen:

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Op zondag 9 oktober 2005 19:39 schreef LostFormat het volgende:

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Jij twijfelt aan jezelf als een man een panty draagt?

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Op zondag 9 oktober 2005 19:45 schreef teknomist het volgende:

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Omdat mannenbenen anders zijn...

Ik vind overigens wel dat je als man zijnde je benen moet harsen wil je panty's willen dragen.

Waarom zou je een man het bed uitschoppen? Je moet iemand toch nemen zoals die is?
Ik zou mijn droomvrouw echt niet het bed uitschoppen omdat ze een keer een tuinbroek draagt...

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LEISURE BENEFITS

ACTIVSKIN male tights and male pantyhose allow you to enjoy your leisure activities with much more comfort. Whether working in the yard, walking the dog, or playing with the kids, you will stay comfortable and you will be able to stay active longer. ACTIVSKIN legwear’s climate control will keep you warm on cool spring or autumn days outside, and its mild compression will energize your legs for any activity you do. On the flip side, ACTIVSKIN is not too warm to wear indoors in cold weather – you can turn the thermostat down a notch to save money and still be comfortable. And if your leisure activity is inactivity, as unto a couch potato in front of the television, ACTIVSKIN is especially good at keeping your legs comfortably toasty!

In summer ACTIVSKIN legwear works to keep you comfortable by wicking away perspiration, leaving your skin dry and cool. It looks and feels great to wear sheer styles without socks – it gives the cool barefoot look, but it’s a lot healthier and more comfortable than wearing shoes without socks. And nylon/spandex fabrics don’t absorb moisture and stay wet and clammy, promoting fungus growth and athlete’s foot, or promoting bacteria growth whose decay leads to foot odor. Your feet will stay dry and odor free. [Wake up guys! Women have known this for years!] Too hot for waist high styles under trousers? Try our sheer knee highs or our loafer socks. They’re a great alternative!

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ACTIVSKIN MILITARY DISCOUNT (20%)

ACTIVSKIN is perfect for so many military activities. We offer special discounts for military service members and their family. Sign up here, and you will be emailed a special promotional code that can be used when purchasing Comfilon's ACTIVSKIN products.

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Op zondag 9 oktober 2005 19:49 schreef Aventura het volgende:

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Een panty rekt gewoon mee hoor, zeker als er Lycra inzit.

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Op zondag 9 oktober 2005 19:53 schreef teknomist het volgende:

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Zie die website.

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REQUENTLY ASKED SENSITIVE QUESTIONS

We get email and phone calls from new customers with concerns about wearing a garment that, even though it's for men, has a distinct resemblence to something a woman might wear. So in order to quell such concerns, here are our responses to those questions.

Is this cross-dressing?

We get asked that all the time! ACTIVSKIN is made for men. It is not a re-packaged woman's garment. Saying that a man wearing men’s legwear is cross-dressing is like saying that a woman wearing cowboy boots is cross-dressing. The simple fact is that cowboy boots are made for men and women; they're unisex, just as hosiery is.

The real question here is, "Will others think that I am cross-dressing?" The vast majority of our customers will proudly tell you that the answer is no. Just like every other new fashion trend, there will be those very few who disagree with it. Remember, ACTIVSKIN is made for men, and men who wear men’s clothing are dressed normally.

On the other leg, if you are a woman and like to wear ACTIVSKIN because you are smart and perceive that it is better quality and more durable than the cheap junk you get at the discount or drug store, then yes, you ARE cross-dressing, but we still love you!

How will people react to a guy in pantyhose?

Even though ACTIVSKIN legwear is made for men and is intended to be a men’s garment in every respect, in truth a quick glance may fail to distinguish it from women’s apparel. Most people won't notice, but in the unlikely event someone actually does see that you’re wearing unusual socks or underwear, you might expect their initial reaction to be that you’re wearing women’s hosiery. You know you’re not, so be confident, and have fun watching their reaction. Most people are too polite to care or say anything. They may raise their eyebrows, indicating that their brain cannot figure out this disconnect, and just go on about their business without so much as a comment or snide remark. Teenage girls may giggle.

Will people think I’m gay?

A few people will, out of total ignorance, make this connection. It's because they think(1) you are cross-dressing (you are not), and (2) cross-dressers are gay, which is definitely not true. Studies show that most cross-dressing men are heterosexual, mostly married, and normal loving husbands and fathers. Thus, to equate the clothing one wears with being gay is a gross error. There are many fashionable men who are not gay, and plenty of gays who are not fashionable. In any event, the physical benefits and comfort of wearing legwear transcends any stereotypes, so you can be confident in the apparel you choose. Conversation: "I notice you're wearing pantyhose. Are you gay?" Response: "No, I'm not gay. But I have a friend who is gay, and he has a shirt just like the one you're wearing...." Get the point?
King Louis XIV of France in Majesty, 1701, painted by H. Rigaud

King Louis XIV of France in Majesty, 1701, painted by H. Rigaud. Note the silk stockings or tights, high heeled shoes, lace, satin, wig, and bright colors.

Is this an aberration or is legwear for men a fashion that’s here to stay?

Consider this: People today seem to think of fashion as fixed, but it changes over time and geography, sometimes slowly, sometimes rather quickly. Legwear was worn by men (think Robin Hood) long before it was worn by women. Men today are relegated to rather limited and some would say boring fashion choices. It wasn’t always so. Three centuries ago men of the 1700’s wore silk stockings, high heeled buckled shoes, lace, satin, and powdered wigs. They also wore bright colors. They were the peacocks of the species. In the early 1800’s men began to wear long pants and dull colors, and it’s been that way for 200 years. Women, on the other hand, almost always wore skirts, but in the past 50 years that has certainly changed! And pantyhose, once the necessary accessory, are seen less and less often on women today. Well, if they can’t appreciate the practical benefits, maybe men can! So you see, fashions are dynamic.

Here’s another analogy. Twenty years ago it was rare to see a man wearing earrings. But some did. Over the years, many did. And we’re not just talking about gay guys, but straight guys, macho guys, all kinds of men. It’s so common now, you don’t even think twice when you see a guy with earrings. But it was once something to stare at. Of course, in ancient times, men and women both wore earrings. As we say, fashions come and go. So it’s time for legwear for men to come on the scene, and for men to take advantage of the benefits and comfort it has to offer. Let your softer side luxuriate in a softer fabric and a practical garment that’s right for the 21st century.
Comfilon's Activskin®, It's all in the legs.

Do some guys have a predisposition to legwear?

We joke that there are two kinds of people in the world: those with the “nylon gene” and those without. Those who have it like soft fabrics like silk, nylon, satin, and the like. Those who don’t are perfectly comfortable with cotton and wool. For women, it’s no problem. They can wear either kinds of fabric. For men it can be problematic. Men are supposed to be tough and macho in our society, so they can’t have a softer side and like soft fabrics. But these same guys have taken to silk boxers, Under Armour®, and thin nylon dress socks, and many have discovered the valuable benefits of nylon hosiery. They complained to us that women’s hosiery didn’t fit them well, and it was embarrassing to buy and wear; why couldn’t somebody invent men’s tights and pantyhose and stockings? So we did! Now they can wear it openly as men.

Are you the only, lonely company making legwear for men?

No, and not even the first, just the best. There are others. We do have competition. There is one company in the US which has a line of sheer pantyhose for men, and there are several European companies that make tights and sheer pantyhose for men. We’re pioneers, but our message is getting heard and copykatz are popping up here and there.

Why don’t I see other men wearing legwear?

1. Men don’t talk about their underwear to each other, especially if it’s unusual underwear. They tend to be insecure. We do not know why. It’s only clothing.
2. People’s eyes see what they expect them to see, so if they see a guy in pantyhose, their eyes tell them that can’t be, so they don’t see it. Don’t believe it? Go out in shorts (in shorts weather, not in January in Ohio) and skin matching color sheer pantyhose and see how many people notice. Probably nobody. It’s amazing but true.
3. Most men wear pantyhose and tights under long pants, so unless you’re on your hands and knees inspecting other guys’ socks, you won’t see it. If you are crawling around on all fours, you have other problems. See a doctor.
4. Men wearing legwear are in the minority. It’s a small group of forward-thinking fashion pioneers who have seen the light. Most guys are not fashion conscious and are not interested in legwear. Or they don’t like tight garments on their legs. They prefer baggy pants 3 sizes too big so they can show off their boxers when it falls to their hips.

What will my wife of girlfriend think? Or (worse) she can’t accept me in legwear, even ACTIVSKIN, so what can I do?

This is a tough one. Women can often accept other men who dress any way they want, but when it comes to THEIR man, they want him THEIR way, which is to say, macho. And they don’t equate somewhat fragile garments like pantyhose to being macho. Also, these same women often don’t have the nylon gene themselves, and hate the feeling and hate wearing legwear. (Often it’s because they don’t get a good brand and don’t get the right size because they lie to themselves about their weight). So if they can’t stand wearing legwear, how are they going to accept, let alone encourage, their man from wearing it, even if they know it’s for health benefits, for instance? It’s a difficult question, especially if the man has the nylon gene. We recommend lots of open, honest, and sincere communication. That sometimes works, but it can take lots of time. It’s better and far more successful to break the news to your woman before the relationship goes too far. If you are just getting into a relationship, tell her early that you have the nylon gene; if you wait till after your married, she’s likely to wonder what ELSE you’ve been keeping secret. That won’t win you any points.

Styles A610 and A1760 have a cotton/nylon gusset. Men don’t have a need for a gusset. Are these styles just repackaged women's hosiery?

Styles A549 (front panel with fly opening) and A569 (front panel but no fly opening) were our early products and with their male-comfort front panel, had a definite male orientation. That panel was expensive to make and sew, however, and many customers wanted something less expensive. We felt that we should explore that option, so we discussed it with one supplier, who showed us a style of control top women's hosiery. We tried it and liked it, so we made arrangements to have it produced for us to our specifications. Without a front panel, it could be made very inexpensively, because it would take advantage of all the automated machinery used to make women's hosiery, including the sewing of the toes, the sewing of the two leg blanks together, and the cotton/nylon gusset. We questioned the gusset, because men have no need for it. However, it serves an important purpose - it's strong fabric and it helps keep the seam from tearing at the crotch, which is a zone of very high stress when the wearer spreads his legs in sitting and walking. We were convinced that we needed to keep it, because we had experienced torn crotch fabric in our other styles on occasion, and the gusset added only a few cents to our total cost. So that's why it's there - for better durability. The legwear is made to men's dimensions, however, so rest assured that it's not repackaged women's hose. The same story applies to our sheer-to-the-waist Style 1760.

Why are you calling them “pantyhose” for men, since panties are made for women? Shouldn't they simply be called men's hosiery, legwear, stockings, or something like that?

When we first got into the business of supplying men's legwear in 1999, we avoided all use of the word “pantyhose.” Men don't wear panties, so we shouldn't call it pantyhose, we reasoned. We called it legwear, hosiery, and other names. However, we weren't getting found on the search engines. We learned that it was because a large number of people were searching for "men's pantyhose" or "pantyhose for men." Without the word pantyhose on our web site, the search engines didn't find us! So we did an about-face and used the word pantyhose (and variant "panty hose" - two words) in the web site. And suddenly the search engines were onto us! The fact of the matter is that in American English, there is no other word that precisely describes what this garment is. “Tights” is used in Britain to mean both opaque and sheer legwear, but elsewhere “tights” means just opaque. "Hosiery," "legwear," and "stockings" can mean other kind of garments besides sheer pantyhose, so they don’t really specify what we mean either. Thus, whether we want to use "pantyhose" or not, we really must if we want to get found by customers looking for that word.

And our all-time favorite:

Do I need to shave my legs?

The short answer? “Of course not.” The long answer: First analyze the situation. Most women who wear sheer hosiery do so for appearance and fashion. If they have light color skin and dark leg hair, the hair will show through skin-matching hose. Many women (and men) find this appearance objectionable, so these women shave their legs. Most men, however, wear legwear for the benefits it offers (comfort, warmth, protection, etc.); appearance is not a concern at all; or it may be secondary at best. The following situations will usually not display obvious leg hair: (1) wearing opaque legwear or dark sheer legwear, (2) wearing legwear under trousers, (3) having dark skin and dark leg hair, and (4) having light skin and light leg hair. So, if you’re concerned about appearance, the only time it would matter is if you have light color skin and dark hair, and wear skin-matching sheer legwear with shorts. Then dark leg hair could be obvious. In that case it’s your choice if you want to shave or not. Some men do, some don’t.

Now, after all that is said, you should know that many men appreciate some non-visual benefits to shaving their legs: legwear feels better, it stays up better (because leg hair acts as a lubricant to accelerate the sliding down of stretched legwear), it massages the legs better, and there is no itching or hair pulling, which is annoying for some men. So is leg shaving for you? Well, lots of athletes do it: bikers, swimmers, football players, runners, body builders, and wrestlers for instance. Models and movie stars do it, too. It’s not just a feminine thing, necessarily, and in fact, Men’s Health magazine ran an article on body hair removal a couple of years ago, because more and more men are doing it as part of their grooming routine. And one nice advantage is that you can always try it with no risk. If you find you don’t like it, just let the hair grow back in a few weeks.

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Op zondag 9 oktober 2005 19:33 schreef HAL9000S het volgende:
Het ziet er iig een stuk stijlvoller uit dan bijvoorbeeld dit:

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Op zondag 9 oktober 2005 19:52 schreef teknomist het volgende:

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Dat iets meerekt is alleen voordelig bij verschillende maten maar niet qua vormen hoor.

Een ballon rekt ook mee maar die zet ik echt niet op mijn kop hoor.

En dan homo-gedoe vind ik echt triest. Stoere bankovervallers hebben de panty allang omarmd.

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Op zondag 9 oktober 2005 20:03 schreef ondeugend het volgende:

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Vergeleken met die panty's valt dit nog heel erg mee en is het ronduit sexy te noemen.

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Women can often accept other men who dress any way they want, but when it comes to THEIR man, they want him THEIR way, which is to say, macho. And they don’t equate somewhat fragile garments like pantyhose to being macho.

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Op zondag 9 oktober 2005 19:30 schreef teknomist het volgende:

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In de winter heb ik wel eens koude benen... jij niet dan?

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Op zondag 9 oktober 2005 20:07 schreef HAL9000S het volgende:

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Toch jammer dat het dragen van pany's voor veel mannen een taboe blijft door dit soort opmerkingen Volgens de FAQ komt dat hierdoor:
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Herken je jezelf hier in, toevallig?