Very light and comfortable. I enjoy this type of briefs although I'm not sports minded, so I really don't care what they want to call them. I noticed that some complain about the colors, but, once their on & covered, what does it matter as long as they don't fall apart? For those that care about such things as washing and drying: the package and on the briefs is a notice for you. Not being too particular, I just throw them in the washer and when we have global warming, I hang them outside on the clothes line, otherwise they get tossed into the hot dryer. Not being a funny bunny, I don't iron them, don't iron my socks either, for that matter. The price on the package is $28.00, which means that I made a good deal. It would be nice if we could get things made here in U.S.A., but, that must just be a pipe dream.  +JMJ+