Colorful Patchwork Men's Boxers Made From Our Fabric Offcuts: A Unique & Limited Edition!

For a long time, I’ve been focused on minimizing waste and avoiding fabric scraps in my workshop in Canada. My business is based on eco-friendly values, so every piece of fabric matters. That’s why I’ve always kept the fabric offcuts from my productions, with the mission of giving them a second life.

I’ve already incorporated some creations made from offcuts into my products, like scrunchies, handmade paper (yes—paper made from fabric!) and greeting cards. But over time, I’ve accumulated a lot of fabric scraps: tiny pieces, medium ones, and bigger ones... It was time to finally give them a new life and create something even more unique.

A Limited Edition, Crafted With Care

One day, after cutting fabric for men's boxers, I was left with a few pieces that I’d already cut, but that we’re big enough to assemble a full boxer. That’s when the idea hit me: why not use these leftover pieces to create a new boxer to avoid waste! I tested the idea and loved the result! I made some for my family as Christmas gifts, and they were a hit!

Since then, every time I cut fabric for my regular collections, I make sure to save the offcuts for this special collection. I cut each piece individually, optimizing the available space. It takes a lot more time, but I think you’ll agree that it’s worth it!

Since my fabric scraps are limited, I decided to create just one exclusive patchwork design: the Classic Trunk 3-inch, a style already celebrated for its comfort.

Colorful and Unique Pieces

Although I often use the same shades in my shop, the fabrics I order don’t always come from the same batches. This means the color tones vary slightly from one dye lot to another. For example, two “sage green” fabrics may have a slight difference in tone. At first glance, this may not be noticeable, but when you place the two pieces side by side, you can see the difference.

That’s when I had the idea to mix and match colors to create something new. Rather than trying to get the colors to be perfectly uniform, I decided to play with contrasts. Each boxer then becomes a unique creation with a special mix of colors: the front can be red, the back yellow, one side purple… basically, a true patchwork that makes each pair of underwear one of a kind!

A Return to Creativity

As the creator of Clothes & Roads, I sometimes get lost in the execution of production. There’s less room for creativity in those seasons. It’s like making the same spaghetti recipe 50 times, rather than creating a whole new recipe from scratch. Executing and creating aren’t the same.

With this collection of scrap fabric boxers, I feel the joy of creativity with every boxer I produce! I have fun with the colors and combinations, from neutral pairings to funkier ones. It’s truly a pleasure to give new life to each fabric piece. I’m always surprised by the result! I never know what it will look like because it all depends on the sizes and colors of the offcuts I have on hand.

Extremely Limited Quantities

These patchwork boxers are available in extremely limited quantities. My inventory depends on the size and number of offcuts I have available. Sometimes, there will be only one in each color and not all color combinations will be available in every size. For example, if I have larger offcuts in one color, I might be able to make more XL-sized boxers, whereas smaller offcuts will produce S-sized boxers.

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So, what do you think of the new funky and colorful look of our classic 3” trunk?