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M&S

5pk Essential Cotton Briefs

£16

Colour

Size

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

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.

Details & care

Style

Regular fit

Fly front fastening

Features

StayNew™ technology

longer-lasting colour and finish

Cool & Fresh™

keeps you cool, dry and fresh all day

Composition

100% cotton (exclusive of trimmings)

Care

Wash at 40°C

Do not bleach

Tumble dry medium temperature

Iron at medium temperature

Do not dry clean

Delivery, collection & returns

Delivery

Standard

UK Standard Delivery is available for £3.99 or free on orders over £60 (excluding furniture).

Nominated Day

UK Next Day Delivery and UK Nominated Day Delivery (excluding Northern Ireland) are available for £5.99 (excluding furniture)

Collection

Collect from store

Store collection is free on all fashion, home and beauty orders.

Returns

UK returns

Free

Exclusions apply

Full delivery and collection informationOur returns policy

Reviews (981)

4.4

62% Recommended this product

Mentions
06 November 2025Dik2
Verified Purchase

Pants!

No, I don't recommend this

These are nowhere near as good as they used to be! I tried the better ones but we could get the whole family in a pair of these!. After reading the reviews of the better ones I tried them never again!

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30 October 2025Roakram
Verified Purchase

Always good quality

Yes, I recommend this

It is of good quality washes well. Perfect sizing every time unlike other retailers

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Comfort

Excellent

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Comfort

Excellent

28 October 2025Andrew1967
Verified Purchase

Perfect fit and value for money

My waistline yoyos 38-39 inches and these XL briefs are comfortable and fit perfectly. I bought online and got free delivery to local M&S store. Recommended as value for money.

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Comfort

Excellent

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Comfort

Excellent

23 October 2025Diana100
Verified Purchase

Great as always

Yes, I recommend this

Bought to replace worn waist bands on previous set. Good quality, fit and firm material.

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Comfort

Excellent

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Comfort

Excellent

22 October 2025Jack Mulberry
Verified Purchase

OK except for the waistbands

Yes, I recommend this

They are good cotton briefs but have a deep waistband which tends to fold over and feel uncomfortable; cannot find any with cloth-covered narrow waistbands any more, it would appear.

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Comfort

Average

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Comfort

Average

22 October 2025Trainman
Verified Purchase

Great quality and price.

Yes, I recommend this

Great quality and price. Very comfortable. Prompt delivery with good feedback on delivery status

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Comfort

Excellent

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Comfort

Excellent

20 October 2025Gates
Verified Purchase

Essential cotton Briefs (Mens)

Yes, I recommend this

The briefs are comfortable. The briefs are well priced.

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Comfort

Excellent

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Comfort

Excellent

19 October 2025Gregsie
Verified Purchase

Good value, but limited lifespan.

Good for the money. I have bought these before, and they last a reasonable time, then the fabric splits along the waistline at the edge of the elastic.

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19 October 2025Cambazola
Verified Purchase

Good quality but not what I call briefs

No, I don't recommend this

These are well made but I had to check they were not the high waisted ones as they did seem larger than other briefs I have bought. I did think about taking them back and swapping for slips but was too embarrassed after trying one on. I guess I’m getting used to them.

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18 October 2025NotsobigAl
Verified Purchase

Cheap and cheerful

Yes, I recommend this

Basic style for older person, good for the price.Would buy again.

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16 October 2025Denise524
Verified Purchase

Gift - still waiting to be tried on

Can't comment as recipient still hasn't had a chance to try them on.

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15 October 2025Tiarella2
Verified Purchase

Wish they had elastic/stretch around leg opening

Medium are too small, and these large are too large around the leg. If they had stretch edge around the legs then perhaps would work but have to give them to charity

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13 October 2025Silvershopper61
Verified Purchase

always been good quality and good value for money,

Yes, I recommend this

bought on many occasions before as you can rely on what you get.

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Comfort

Excellent

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Comfort

Excellent

13 October 2025Wiltshire GG
Verified Purchase

Comfortable and satisfactory.

Yes, I recommend this

Comfortable and satisfactory. Arrived slightly later than advertised.

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Comfort

Excellent

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Comfort

Excellent

12 October 2025Kitkin
Verified Purchase

Good product

Yes, I recommend this

An every day product which fit well. I wouldn't buy from anyone else.

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Comfort

Excellent

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Comfort

Excellent

11 October 2025citroen2233
Verified Purchase

Mum`s Christmas

Yes, I recommend this

My wife assures me that they are perfect. I will take her word for it!

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10 October 2025fredacat
Verified Purchase

Excellent value and fit!

Yes, I recommend this

Always buy these for my husband. Just the next size up this time! Excellent fit, comfortable and great value.

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Comfort

Excellent

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Comfort

Excellent

09 October 2025Gra123456
Verified Purchase

Disappointing

No, I don't recommend this

Good quality but disappointing that the waist ban didn’t open making it difficult for a frail man to put on

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07 October 2025dandan27
Verified Purchase

Great.

Yes, I recommend this

I am happy with them. They fit pretty well and seem fairly durable compared to some other brands I have tried. I am considering buying some more.

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02 October 2025Shirleyfreda
Verified Purchase

Good quality, easy to wear would buy again

Yes, I recommend this

easy to wear, comfy nice fit. would buy again nothing else to say

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