Welcome to EN’s Product Review series! Who doesn’t love shopping, especially when the object of your search is new gear for yourself or your horse? As an enthusiast of all products equine, I LOVE trying out new gear. Please join me as I narrate my personal journey of trying out all of the products featured. While I will make no recommendations, I hope you have fun reading about my many adventures of trying new products, and that hearing about my personal experiences helps you on your own quest for new gear. Go Shopping.
The FitKnix are made out of LYCRA freshFX fabric, which is designed to be both high performing and moisture-wicking. This particular fabric is meant to make the FixKnix highly comfortable, while allowing the wearer freedom of movement - Photo by Lorraine Peachey
It’s a totally awesome feeling to find that absolutely perfect pair of pointe pants. This past winter, I found a style that I fell head over heels for. The fit was excellent, and the fabric felt really great as well. So, of course my reaction to such a find was to buy multiple pairs of the pants in various colors.
Which turned out to be a good decision in the end because I felt like I lived in my various pairs of pointe pants all the work week long. Hey, they are (super) comfortable, on trend, and they definitely helped to keep me warm even in the chilly temperatures. Sound almost too good to be true, don’t they?
In truth, there is one challenge that comes along with wearing point pants — and ladies, I’m pretty sure you have an idea of what I’m about to say. You have to be careful of what you wear under said pointe pants, or you will end up with the dreaded VPL. Now if I was talking about a Very blah blah, that might be a good thing. But I’m actually talking about a visible panty line.
The FitKnix came individually packed in a cute little canister, that was contained inside a mesh zip bag with the Knixwear logo on the front – which has turned into a handy storage bag for me – Photo by Lorraine Peachey
Now, one of the common solutions to avoiding a VPL can be something along the lines of wearing some extremely uncomfortable undergarments in order avoid those oh-so very obvious lines. Because they are definitely not attractive – and even though hopefully no one is really looking close enough to see them, it drives me crazy pretty much all day if I know that they are visible.
Unfortunately, I can experience the same problem with breeches and riding tights that I do with pointe pants — that pesky VPL again! And even though my horse couldn’t really care less about it, I certainly don’t want to walk around the barn sporting an awesomely bad VPL. Which is why I was oh-so very interested to learn about the Knixwear brand and product offerings.
Knixwear provides a line of high quality underwear for women, which are designed to exceed the expectations of the wearer, which are meant to be comfortable, pleasing to the eye, and feature technology that keeps up with the rigors of everyday life. The offerings of Knixwear are quite diverse as well, ranging from the traditional looking original Knix, the ultra feminine Knixy collection, or the athletic inspired FitKnix collection.
The handy little ‘Thank You’ card actually lists out all of Knixwear’s social media channels, and also includes an email and phone number that you can use to reach the company – Photo by Lorraine Peachey
As for me…I was more than a little excited to have the chance to try out a pair of FitKnix Air Boyshorts, as they were recommended for wear under my breeches. When the FitKnix arrived, I was impressed with the attention to detail that shows through in the packaging. The FitKnix came individually packed in a cute little canister, that was contained inside a mesh zip bag with the Knixwear logo on the front, which has turned into a handy storage bag for me.
Something else that I liked was the printed ‘thank you’ notecard that was included inside the mesh zip bag as well. The handy little card actually lists out all of Knixwear’s social media channels, and also includes an email and phone number that you can use to reach the company, which makes it easy to follow the company on social media for updates from the company, or to reach out to them if you wish.
When I opened the canister, I was happy to find the FitKnix neatly rolled up inside. Upon pulling them out of the canister to examine, I found the material of the undies to be lightweight, and also very smooth and stretchy. There is no tag on the inside, and instead a printed label with the sizing, fabric content, and care instructions, which makes them more comfortable to me. I also even like the little reflective Knixwear logo on the waistband on the backside of the FitKnix.
One of my favorite qualities of the FitKnix is that they are seamless–which means I can say buh-bye to that dreaded VPL – Photo by Lorraine Peachey
One of my favorite qualities of the FitKnix is that they are seamless, which means I can say buh-bye to that dreaded VPL. The fabric also feels very lightweight; so lightweight in fact, that when I pull them on they feel like a barely there, second layer of skin. Plus, the beige color allows them to be worn under light colored garments without being seen. No VPL, and no color showing through either.
The FitKnix are made out of LYCRA freshFX fabric, which is designed to be both high performing and moisture-wicking. This particular fabric is meant to make the FixKnix highly comfortable, while allowing the wearer freedom of movement. The cotton gusset is made out of a fast-drying cotton, which dries 2-3 times faster then regular cotton.
I also have really come to appreciate the FreshFix air technology that is incorporated into the FitKnix boyshorts. Because this particular technology focuses in on nixing both moisture and odor, with an anti-microbial technology. Which means that I can worry less about sweating while being out and about around the barn, or when I’m riding.
I definitely love that they have eliminated that awful VPL when worn under my breeches – even when worn with breeches that fit me like a second skin, I can’t find a trace of an undie line – Photo by Lorraine Peachey
I personally find that the FitKnix has exceeded my initial expectations — they really are just that comfortable when I pull them on. They are lightweight and stretchy, and feel like they are barely there. I definitely love that they have eliminated that awful VPL when worn under my breeches. Even when worn with breeches that fit me like a second skin, I can’t find a trace of an undie line.
In addition to the Boyshort style, FitKnix are also available in Bikini and a Thong style as well, so depending on your preference, there is a style for you. FitKnix are available in multiple colors as well, ranging from a conservative beige or black, to a fun hot pink or electric blue. FitKnix Air retail for $20 to $23 (depending on style), and you can find them here.
Go Looking Fab in Breeches (while Knixing the dreaded VPL). Go Knixwear. Go Eventing.
