I am impressed with these--I really like that the elastic waistband is wrapped in fabric. The weight and texture is very nice as well--weight is not flimsy but not too heavy--perfect--and it is soft. These are replacing older underwear I've accumulated over time and when looking at my old Hanes vs FTL there is no question--my Hanes are still in good shape and the FTL are falling apart. I didn't need to throw out any Hanes , but now all my FTL are in the trash. It is not like me to tout brands--I tend to view all these large manufacturers with disdain and scorn. I am not "Brand Loyal". I try to evaluate my potential choices based on quality and not the name on the label. What I do know, from this experience and can say with confidence, these Hanes are better than the FTL counterparts by a longshot. You know, you don't buy undies at the store after a visit to the fitting room. And, you don't even get an opportunity to open packages and compare one against the other (so buying these at the store is just as blind as buying them online).  Except, online, you can at least see what others are saying about it--they don't post customer reviews inside brick-and-morter store. I am going to order more of these!

BTW--for those that wear your undies on the outside of your pants--BEWARE--they come folded AND rolled up--GASP! I'm afraid you'll have to iron away the wrinkles before you step out with these beauties, or people might talk, if you know what I mean. I just hate it when companies skimp on packaging on don't place each pair un-folded in a separate box, wrapped in tissue paper! What is the world coming to!??