Etchū Fundoshi

Description

Etchū fundoshi are easy to tie on and take off.

Made from the traditional soft, lightweight cotton mesh sarashi fabric, they are more like Western briefs in back, with a loincloth that hangs down in front.

Fundoshi beginners sometimes start with etchū. Why?

1. It has more coverage in back than the original rokushaku fundoshi.
2. A pre-sewn strap saves you a few seconds as compared to the original rokushaku version.

How to tie etchū fundoshi (越中褌)

1. Pull the string taut over your butt so the center of the cloth hangs down, grazing your butt and parallel with your crack.
2. Pull the string around your hips, at the level you usually wear waistbands on shorts or underwear. Keep pulling until the strings meet at your lower stomach, just below your abs and just above your package. Tie the end of the strings together into a basic knot, like you’re tying your shoelaces.
3. Reach back between your thighs and take hold of the end of the fabric that’s hanging over the center of your butt. Pull it forward between your thighs. The fabric will be narrowest directly between your legs. If you practice acupressure, pulling it tight against your skin will activate the perineal trigger point (located on the midpoint of your taint). Keep pulling it forward while spreading it out. You should spread it wide enough so it fully cradles your balls and covers your package. (At any point in the process, or during the day, you can readjust the tightness to where you’re comfortable.)
4. The last step is to pull the fabric upwards over your abs. It should be taut against your skin, so it’s closer to you than the string in front. Flip it over the string so it hangs down like a loincloth, and you’re done.

First try at a video how-to (hit us up with suggestions, comments, etc.):

How to put on a fundoshi (Japanese etchu style)

Details

Hand cut and sewn 100% premium lightweight cotton gauze fabric, with the strength of hefty linen and the featherweight feel of the softest cotton mesh. Approximately 14 inches (38cm) x 40 inches (100cm), with an attached tie. One size fits all, including US extra small, small, medium, large, and extra large (cut shorter depending on where you want the cloth to hang down between your thighs).

Care

Treat it right, and this garment will last for a decade. Machine wash, preferably on cold and hang dry. (However, if you prefer to use a machine dryer, the premium gauze has been pre-washed and should not shrink much, if at all.)