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Go beyond the beach ☀️ SHOP THE AIRY GAUZE EDIT

✈️ Wanderleisure. Fewer pieces, designed to take you farther SHOP BESTSELLERS

🇨🇦 Encircled is proudly Canadian-owned, Canadian-made and Canadian-operated. Orders ship from Canada LEARN MORE

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Immediately bought the second colour. I'm going to live in these. They're so soft and comfy for working from home but look great for going out also.

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Katelyn is 5’9”, 27” Waist, 36" Bust, 34” Hip, wearing size S
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Katelyn is 5’9”, 27” Waist, 36" Bust, 34” Hip, wearing size S
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Katelyn is 5’9”, 27” Waist, 36" Bust, 34” Hip, wearing size S
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Katelyn is 5’9”, 27” Waist, 36" Bust, 34” Hip, wearing size S
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The Modal Essential Brief

Regular price $38 CAD
Final sale
Colour White
Size XS
Hurry! Low inventory

Meet the Essential Brief—made in Canada from TENCEL™ Modal for maximum softness and breathable comfort. STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® certified for skin-friendly wear. Minimal seams, mid-rise fit, no-dig waistband, and a smooth tearaway label for a barely-there feel, wash after wash. Everyday underwear—just softer.

  • Minimal seams for a smooth, barely-there feel
  • Mid-rise with moderate coverage
  • Elastic-free waistband and leg openings
  • Tearaway label for easy, no itch wear
  • Holds shape and softness wash after wash
  • Made in Canada
  • TENCEL™ Modal for ultra-soft, breathable comfort
  • Rise: Mid-rise (sits 1.5-2" below the navel)
  • Fit: True to size, if in between sizes, size up
  • Follow hip measurement for best fit

Garment measurements when laid flat (underwear has four way stretch and will stretch significantly to fit our size chart)

  • XS: Waist 20.5" / Hip 27.5" / Rise 19.25"
  • S: Waist 22" / Hip 29" / Rise 20.25"
  • M: Waist 24" / Hip 31" / Rise 21.25"
  • L: Waist 26" / Hip 33"/ Rise 22.25"
  • XL: Waist 28" / Hip 35" / Rise 23.25"
  • XXL: Waist 31" / hip 38" / Rise 24.5"

Underwear are final sale for sanitary reasons.

🌿 The Fabric

  • 95% TENCEL™ Modal, 5% Spandex
  • Midweight 215gsm knit jersey
  • Smooth, luxurious, with soft drape — ideal for polished, everyday wear
  • Yarn is made from sustainably sourced beech-tree pulp from Austria and neighbouring regions
  • Yarn is produced through an environmentally conscious, closed-loop process that recycles 95% of water and materials
  • OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified
  • Responsibly sourced through a Canadian-owned fabric supplier

🧺 Care Instructions

  • Machine wash cold.
  • Do not bleach.
  • Lay flat to dry.
  • Iron on low heat inside out if needed.
  • Do not dry clean.
Unopened underwear can be returned for store credit only.
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Free exchanges for the perfect fit

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Made in Canada

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OEKO-TEX® certified, skin-safe fabric

The Modal Essential Brief

$38 CAD

About The Modal Essential Brief

Naturally-sourced Fabric

Made with TENCEL™ Modal from responsibly sourced wood pulp—ultra-soft, breathable, and smooth against skin.

Certified Skin-friendly

STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® certified—every component is independently tested for a wide range of potentially harmful substances.

Comfort-First

No-pinch waistband and leg openings, minimal seams, and a barely-there feel under clothes.

Made to Last

Cut and sewn in Toronto with durable finishes for wash-after-wash comfort and shape.

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fit you can trust

We fit tested our underwear with real customers who said it fits true to size. Stick with your usual size for best fit.

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virtually seamless

Flat seams, and elastic-free waistband and legs for maximum softness.

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breathable modal gusset

Soft and safe against your skin. Wicks away moisture.

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easy-remove tag

Designed to disappear: a tearaway label for ultimate comfort.

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more softness. more savings.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose my size?

True to size. If you’re between sizes, size up for comfort. Use the Fit Recommender and compare your natural waist measurement to our chart.

Will they show under clothes?

They’re smooth and gently stretchy, with flat seams to minimize VPL (visible panty line). While not a bonded “seamless” construction (as that's exclusively for synthetic fabrics), they lay flat under most fabrics when sized correctly. We tested them under our best-selling pants and the look is sleek.

What's your return policy for underwear?

For your first underwear order, you may return unopened pairs (bag seal intact) within 30 days for store credit.

For hygiene reasons, all subsequent underwear purchases are final sale—even if unopened.

Our briefs were fit-tested by real customers; most found their usual underwear size fit best.

If you need help with sizing check out size recommender, fit advice or email us for assistance.

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New to our underwear?

If this is your first underwear order with us, you can return unopened pairs (bag seal intact) within 30 days for store credit.

To keep things hygienic for everyone, opened or tried-on underwear is final sale.

Quality you can feel. Made here.

We use premium, breathable fabrics and design pieces to last—so they keep their shape, softness, and polish wear after wear. Cut + sewn in Canada in small batches for craftsmanship you can count on.