I'm giving these four stars because we haven't seen how these hold up after many washings. The price was hefty but if they are still good after a year of washings it will be worth the price and I will come back and give them five stars. Agree that Ralph Lauren is proud to have their name on the band; it is really prominent! I read many many reviews of men's briefs and it seems like the country of manufacture is always changing which affects the quality of the item. Right now my husband is happy with them but we shall see how the leg openings fare.