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| Industry | Fashion |
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| Founder |
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| Headquarters | Elmira, NY, |
| Website | separatec |
Separtec is a men’s underwear brand known for its dual pouch design—two separate compartments intended to improve comfort, support, and ventilation for the penis and scrotum. The company promotes this as a patented ergonomic innovation, marketed under the term Dual Pouch™.[1][2]
History
[edit]Separatec was launched in 2015 and has expanded its lineup to include bamboo‑and‑modal styles, quick‑dry athletic briefs, and trunks. Its 2022 summer collection emphasized its moisture‑wicking Dual Pouch™ system combined with high‑stretch, quick‑dry fabric.[3][1]
Design & Technology
[edit]The Dual Pouch™ system comprises two anatomical compartments: a front pouch to hold the penis and a lower crib-style pouch for the scrotum, aiming to minimize friction, improve airflow, and reduce sweating.[4]
Many styles feature a functional horizontal fly, soft flatlock seams, breathable window panels between pouches, and fabrics like bamboo-rayon (95 % bamboo rayon/5 % spandex), cotton‑spandex blends, and quick‑dry microfiber blends (e.g. 80 % polyamide/20 % spandex)[2][5]
Dual Pouch™
[edit]Separatec’s Dual Pouch™ system is the brand’s signature ergonomic design, crafted to enhance comfort, breathability, and support by distinctly separating the penis and testicles into two fabric compartments.
- The system comprises a front vertical tube pouch (for the penis) and a lower hammock-style pouch (for the scrotum), separated by a horizontal fabric division. A breathing “window panel” is often included to increase airflow between compartments. Fabrics include bamboo-rayon, cotton-spandex blends, and quick‑dry microfiber variants.[6]
- The front pouch features a flip-up horizontal fly, allowing access for urination without displacing or readjusting the anatomy.[7][8]
Function and User Experience
[edit]- Reduced friction and staying dry: Reviews such as by ReviewedByPhil note the dual-pouch layout promotes airflow, keeps the wearer cool and dry, and minimizes chafing during movement.[9]
- Comfort and fit: Dean Stephens at The Adult Man highlighted that once accustomed to the design, users experience support and natural separation, though it may take time to get used to.[6][10]
- Mobility and support: The structured pouches help prevent bunching, ride-up, and slipping, even during exercise.[5]
Advantages
[edit]Consistent user and reviewer praise for enhanced comfort, chafe reduction, moisture control, and anatomical separation during physical activity.[2]
Especially appreciated by athletes, hot‑weather users, and post‑operative wearers seeking optimal support and ventilation.
Limitations
[edit]Some users experience discomfort from visible seams, pouch bulking, or fit issues—especially in the boxer‑brief style vs. briefs.[11][12]
Learning curve: the dual‑pouch configuration may require practice to position correctly before comfort is achieved.
Sizing is reported as inconsistent—with several users recommending sizing down—particularly for tighter fits or athletic styles.[12]
Some users report waistband rolling or durability issues after extended use or laundering.[3]
Patent and Innovation Context
[edit]The Dual Pouch™ is marketed as a proprietary and patented innovation by Separatec, though public documents often refer to similar concepts—such as the SHEATH dual‑pouch system (patent application US20190254353A1)—which separate shaft and testicles anatomically to promote separation, airflow, and comfort.[13]
No single granted patent directly under “Separatec” was publicly identified, though the brand’s PR material and website emphasize exclusivity of their ergonomic design.[13][5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Men's Underwear Expert Separatec Introduces New Summer Offering Featuring Dual Pouch™ and Quick-Dry Performance - PR Newswire APAC". en.prnasia.com. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ a b c Summers, Kelsey (2020-12-11). "Separatec Underwear Review". Undywear. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ a b Mo (2024-10-08). "Separatec Underwear Review | Ultimate Comfort & Style". Family Weal. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ "Product Reviews, Giveaways, Exclusive Deals & How-To's | ReviewedByPhil". ReviewedByPhil Blog. 2018-05-22. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ a b c Review, The Underwear (2025-04-16). "How They Wear: Separatec Quick Dry Boxer Briefs". The Underwear Review. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ a b Stephens, Dean (2018-05-19). "Separatec Men's Pouch Underwear Review". theadultman.com. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- ^ MensUnderwearGuide.com, Eric at (2021-06-13). "Pouch Underwear: A Cheat Sheet on Cradling Your Balls [Guide]". MensUnderwearGuide.com. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- ^ MensUnderwearGuide.com, Eric at (2021-07-26). "Separatec Underwear: Better than Calvin Klein? (Review)". MensUnderwearGuide.com. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- ^ "Product Reviews, Giveaways, Exclusive Deals & How-To's | ReviewedByPhil". ReviewedByPhil Blog. 2018-05-22. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- ^ "Separatec Dual Pouch Mens Underwear Breathable Comoros | Ubuy". Ubuy Comoros. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- ^ US20190254353A1, Patton, Robert Michael, "SHEATH Dual Pouch Underwear", issued 2019-08-22
- ^ a b RealMenApparel-Jared (2025-01-25). "In-Depth Comparison: Premium Pouch Underwear Brands - My Experience After Trying Them All". r/MensUnderwearGuide. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- ^ a b "Men's Underwear Expert Separatec Introduces New Summer Offering Featuring Dual Pouch™ and Quick-Dry Performance - PR Newswire APAC". en.prnasia.com. Retrieved 2025-07-25.