As the cotton has to meet criteria to be called organic, it is of a much higher quality standard too. All the cotton Hemen Biarritz uses has been certified by the GOTS, the Global Organic Textile Standard. Their high-quality materials are just one of the selling points of this contemporary French brand. The timeless yet sleek edge to each of their pieces sets them apart from other underwear brands. They’re not at all blary about their branding. Instead, they create simple pieces that are comfortable to wear. Some of their pieces can be worn as both under and outerwear. Take a look at the items we stock here at HANSEN. They are amongst some of the most popular pieces which Hemen Biarritz has designed.
Hemen Biarritz products at HANSEN
Amongst our collection, we have a range of Hemen Biarritz undergarments to choose from. Whichever style, type, or colour of garment you would like, we have within our catalogue. To begin, we stock a range of styles of the Hemen boxer Albar. They are, of course, made out of organic cotton, this type a blend of 220g/m2 organic cotton rib jersey. This means that there are 220g of cotton in every meter squared of it which means it’s considered a medium weight fabric. There is also a linen button placket detail. Apart from the organic cotton, the Hemen boxers also have 4% elastane in them to make them comfortable to wear around your waist. With the blend of cotton as well, they are very easy to wear. These boxers come in a variety of colours - black, grey, indigo, navy, stone, white, and of course French Breton style. Each boxer has a line of red stitching going down the front of the piece as a contrast. They are timeless, comfortable, and look sophisticated. If you prefer a different style of underwear, we also stock the Etor briefs in navy and white. They’re made from the same cotton weight as the boxers and have the same red overstitch too. Hemen Biarritz's briefs are brilliant pieces of underwear.
Next, we have the Dani short sleeve t-shirt. This tee has a relaxed fit, making it the perfect choice for loungewear. Each piece is made from 100% GOTS certified organic cotton, this one with a 150g/m2 blend. The colours we stock for this style are black, bleu mayol stripe, breton stripe, navy, and stone. Each piece has the Hemen Biarritz label proudly tagged into the collar. The Gari organic tank top is the next item within our catalogue here at HANSEN. This is made out of heavier cotton still, this time 280g/m2. It comes in Breton stripe, marine, and white. There is a cotton loop detail on the top of the back panel of the garment which is decorated with a red line of stitch. It is this level of attention to detail which makes Hemen Biarritz such a special company. Another Hemen Biarritz item we stock is their Long Sleeve Henley, in the colours grey, indigo, navy, stone, and white. As always, a flash of red stitching can be seen down the button up on the front of the shirt. This style has a large rib at the cuffs and bottom of the garment to make it as warm to wear as possible. The Henley by Hemen is comfortable to wear as well as organic. Finally, we have the Hemen Biarritz Long Johns. Just like the Hemen Biarritz Henley, they have a large rib material at the bottom of each leg meaning that they stay close to the skin. This makes them as warm a garment as possible to wear. Hemen Biarritz doesn’t stop using quality textiles to create underwear garments which are beautiful to wear, as well as being long lasting. This French label will not let you down.
Questions you may have on Hemen Biarritz
How do I take care of my pieces?
Machine wash your Hemen Biarritz products at 30 degrees centigrade. It’s suggested that you use Marseille soap, or Savon de Marseille, to wash. This is a traditional hard soap that is made out of vegetable oils. You could also use black soap, a sort of soap which originates from West Africa. It is made from the ash left over when certain species of plants are burnt. This sort of detergent offers antimicrobial properties. Each piece is pre-washed to avoid shrinkage. Don’t use softener as it reduces the absorption capacity of the cotton. It is also advised that you don’t tumble dry these items as it could change the shape of them.
What does ‘Hemen’ mean?
Hemen’s definition is ‘here’ in Basque language. For them, this signifies how they want to work in the tradition of the area whilst updating them and making them contemporary. They are in harmony with their time-held traditions, whilst being very ‘here’ in the present. Hemen is a French company that understands men of today living out their lives. This may be designer underwear, but it is precisely practical too.
What do shepherds have to do with Hemen Biarritz?
Back when shepherds used to move their livestock around between winter and summer pastures, life was quite harsh in the Basque country. This means that when the shepherds were about to go out into the wilderness, it’s believed that their wives would give them special garments that would protect them from the cold.It is from this tradition of making undergarments that Hemen exists within. Yes, it may not be the same sort of harshness that men of today are protecting themselves against, but these pieces have a place of their own within the market. They’re built on tradition and are comfortable to wear.
Where can I find Hemen Biarritz for sale?
Here at HANSEN, we are proud to be Hemen Biarritz stockists. This means that we can provide people with high quality underwear in just a few clicks. If you would like to see the products in life as well, please don’t fail to come to our shopfront in Copenhagen so you can see the quality for yourself.
How true to size are Hemen Biarritz products?
On the HANSEN website, we stock sizes S, M, L, XL, and XXL for our Hemen Biarritz pieces. The sizes work out as follows.
- S T-Shirt, 94cm chest, 71cm length.
- M T-Shirt, 100cm chest, 74cm length.
- L T-Shirt, 106cm chest, 77cm length.
- XL T-Shirt, 112cm chest, 80cm length.
- S Underwear, 28”-30” waist.
- M Underwear, 30”-32” waist.
- L Underwear, 32”-34” waist.
- XL Underwear 36”-38” waist.
For the perfect fit, use the size guide so that your garments are as comfortable as possible.
What other products does Hemen Biarritz produce?
Apart from their main apparel lines, they produce a range of accessory items. These include a corkscrew, cup, knife and cutting board. They suit the shepherdry traditions the brand was built on.
