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5 Pack Essential Cotton Briefs

Product code: T146901V

About this style

Comfort in a clean design, these soft fabric briefs offer reliable everyday underwear for daily wear. Cut to a regular fit with a practical fly front fastening, they provide easy movement throughout the day. The elasticated waistband ensures a secure yet comfortable hold, while matching trims create a neat finish across this convenient pack of five undergarments. M&S Collection: Easy-to-wear wardrobe staples that combine classic and contemporary styles.

M&S

5 Pack Essential Cotton Briefs

£16

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Also available in: 10 Pack
Free standard delivery over £60

Reviews (1046)

4.4

62% Recommended this product

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15 April 2026Jeff Brimble
Verified Purchase

Good fit

Yes, I recommend this

Good fit, comfortable.Cotton is a bit thin, cotton is good to dry outside.

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Good

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Good

14 April 2026Hornet44
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Cheap but not cheerful

No, I don't recommend this

Having purchased these its something i regret and wished i had donated the £16 to charity, the most dreadful 5 pieces of rubbish ever. I was 2XXL but health problems reduced me to size L Upon arrival i tried them on and although marked size L they are in fact size 2XXL. Suggest one reads the reviews before buying.

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Poor

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Poor

11 April 2026Mick Tierney
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Poor elastic

I Recently bought and returned 2 packs of gents slips because the elastic was weak. The above items, (5 Pack Essential Cotton Briefs) have the same fault, but I feel can't keep on returning, so they'll go in the bin! You've heard it before - the quality of so many M&S items just keeps on declining.

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06 April 2026Grandpa Jim
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These are the No 6. bestseller for a reason

Yes, I recommend this

Great price, 100% cotton, good fit. I went down a size as I wanted a closer fit while lifting at the gym, The rise is perfect for me. I tried the high rise items on the website but they were way too high. Would welcome some more variation in colours maybe cherry red or bright green. Ideally M&S would also do some fun retro colours in this range e.g. baby blue with navy contrasting trim or vice versa. I appreciate this would make them more expensive to produce but personally I would settle for a four pack for a bit more colour choice.

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Excellent

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Excellent

05 April 2026Happiness personified
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Good value

Perfect fit - a bit thin material but considering the price represents excellent value. Would buy again.

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02 April 2026maiden567
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Essential Cotton Briefs

Yes, I recommend this

Bought to replace outworn briefs. Comfortable and reasonable value.

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Excellent

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Excellent

28 March 2026nadalfan123
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OK but...

No, I don't recommend this

To be honest, a bit large and shapeless but did shrink a bit when tumble dried!

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26 March 2026Yojo
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comfie undies

Yes, I recommend this

Comfortable underwear that lasts and washes and dries well

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Excellent

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Excellent

23 March 2026GAP4
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Good

Yes, I recommend this

Very good product and 100% cotton good that in packs of,5

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22 March 2026bridgeplayer1
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Men's cotton briefs

Yes, I recommend this

I have purchased these briefs for my husband for many years as they are his favourite style. I can't get him to change to boxers at all. It's an age thing! They are fantastic quality and last for ever Would never buy any other make

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19 March 2026BrianLClark
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good

as described.one pack ha d a pair of boxer shorts instead of pants

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09 March 2026Mike 99
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Briefs

Yes, I recommend this

As expected but fabric looks thinner than purchases made several years ago.

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Excellent

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Excellent

05 March 2026Derekguk
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Why aren't these available in the Salisbury store?

Yes, I recommend this

I bought these online as they are the style that has fitted me best for years. The ones offered in the store, but still referred to as briefs are completely different and are an uncomfortable style. I showed the pack to the sales assistant but he had no idea why two different types are offered and the ones j wanted are not available in the Salisbury store. Why not?

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03 March 2026BKB26
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Soft and really comfortable

Item is really good, only downside is the material over the elastic waist band tears quite quickly

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26 February 2026JJ580
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Happy Customer

Yes, I recommend this

My father is very pleased with the wear. Good fit, and comfy to wear. Would purchase again.

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26 February 2026Hat1
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As usual

Yes, I recommend this

Always but M&S underwear and pounce when there is a Sparks discount.

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25 February 2026Ricopet
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Y I like them but, miss the old style

Nice and comfy but prefer the older style y with different colours and patterns. St Michael was the best

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Good

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25 February 2026Wise Guy
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Much improved

Yes, I recommend this

Much improvement, comfortable. Waistband much better.

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25 February 2026scritique
Verified Purchase

Good fit

No, I don't recommend this

Good fit and reasonable quality fabric. Hopefully the elastic and casing will last longer than previous similar purchase.

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Excellent

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Excellent

22 February 2026philk212
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slightly disappointed

No, I don't recommend this

lovely soft material. I find them too big for a medium. The elastic feels weak and I wonder how long they've ill last.

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Good

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Good

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