The Feather Touch Brief

Yes. The cotton component provides a noticeably softer, more skin-friendly feel compared to the all-polyester briefs in the collection. This is the main reason for choosing the cotton-blend option — the trade-off is slower drying time.

Salt can cause cotton fibers to become stiff after drying if not rinsed thoroughly. The 60% polyester content counteracts this significantly, but rinsing in fresh water after ocean use before air-drying is recommended to prevent any stiffening from salt buildup.

No, the Feather Touch Brief has an elasticized waistband without a separate adjustable drawstring. The fit relies on the elastic construction and rib-knit leg openings. If you prefer a drawstring for additional waist adjustment, other briefs in the collection include one.

Cotton does degrade faster than polyester under repeated chlorine exposure. For daily intensive pool swimming over a full season, an all-polyester brief will outlast a cotton-blend brief. Rinsing in fresh water after pool use is especially important for extending the life of the cotton component.

For a brief with no drawstring, sizing up is generally the safer choice if you are between sizes. The elasticized waistband and rib-knit leg openings provide some adjustment range, but there is no drawstring for additional tightening if the brief feels loose.