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Uniqlo AIRism
The value benchmark the whole market is measured against.
8.6/10
$10/pair
Updated August 2026
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The verdict
At roughly a third of the premium price, AIRism gets you most of the way there on comfort and beats nearly everything on breathability. Seams and elastic are the compromise — expect a shorter life.
What works
- Unmatched cooling in heat and humidity
- Extremely low per-pair cost
- Nearly weightless under slim trousers
What doesn't
- Seams fail earlier than premium pairs
- Thin fabric shows wear
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Specifications
- Price per pair
- ~$10
- Founded
- 1984
- Country
- Japan
- Best for
- Hot climates and buying in bulk
- Materials
- AIRism rayon-nylon-spandex
- Styles
- Boxer brief, Trunk, Brief