I had high hopes for the Shreddies Undershorts as we have recently started to try a healthier diet by eating more veg, and less meat. This has resulted in my other half letting rip some crackers, although the noise is initially hilarious (yes, we are both over 30 and it still makes us laugh), but when the smell of old bins and compost heap wafts over my way…let’s just say even the cats leave the room, and they enjoy smelling some questionable areas on each other!

The Undershorts are made entirely from activated carbon, designed to be worn under any outer clothing but over your underwear. The active carbon lining sounds scary but it is there to absorb odours by trapping and neutralising your bum coughs. The cloth is then reactivated after washing. The garment has a life of two to three years before you should probably hand them to a priest to exorcise and dispose of in some sort of fire ritual. Joking aside, flatulence can be an embarrassing issue for people with conditions like IBS, Gastritis, Crohn’s disease, Dyspepsia and Colitis, as well as food intolerance and allergies, so to find something that could help eliminate one side effect could mean the world to some. Therefore, we were so disappointed to find they didn’t exactly provide the odour free relief we expect. Although they fit my butt-yodelling husband well, and helped reduce the smell, it didn’t eliminate it. On top of that they were uncomfortable, the extra thick layer made the trouser area too bulky and warm, the material was rough and when it rubbed against itself, it made a rustling noise that could make you hyper aware that you are wearing them. You also need to be aware of your posture when using them. You can’t be slouched in a chair or with your legs akimbo, this will make them ineffective. So to sneak out a cheek squeak by standing with your legs together and trying to let your wind out slowly, or sitting with your knees together, this could draw more attention to you if you happen to be playing five-a-side, for example.

Finally, you need to wash them separately to your normal clothes with soda crystals or baking soda only, which is a bit of a pain in the butt. Oh, and not forgetting the waist band has “Shreddies” written all around it so everyone who sees it will either know you wear special pants or will ask you why your underwear is made by a breakfast cereal. All things considered I don’t believe they are worth the trouble of correct puffer posture, uncomfortable material, hot butt and washing hassle for the everyday stinker. People who are desperate to reduce the embarrassment might disagree, but we will just light a scented candle instead. RRP £80

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2.5 out of 5

Pros

Reduces the smell  

Cons

Uncomfortable

Noisy material

Needs to be specially washed

“Sheddies” on the waistband

Hot

Only help with correct posture and when tightly fitted