Blue Line BLM009 Pro Mesh Camo Side-Tie Bikini for Men

What it is

The Blue Line BLM009 is a men's side-tie bikini brief cut from a fine camouflage-print mesh. Instead of a conventional elastic waistband, it fastens with a narrow self-fabric tie at each hip, so the garment is put on and taken off by loosening a knot rather than by stepping into it. It is low-rise at the front, keeps full coverage across the seat, and carries a small woven brand tab at the right front of the waistband.

This is adult intimate apparel rather than a consumable product, and it is listed here in Lingerie alongside the rest of the store's mesh styles. Sizes available for this style are shown in the size selector on this page.

How it is cut and finished

The BLM009 is built from a small number of panels with very little hardware, which is what gives it its light, close profile. Working around the garment as photographed:

• Side ties at both hips. Each side is closed by a narrow strap of the same camo mesh, knotted into a bow with the tails left long enough to fall against the upper thigh. Both hips tie independently, so each side can be set at a different tension.
• Contoured front pouch. The front is shaped by a centre seam rather than cut as a flat panel, so the pouch holds a rounded shape instead of lying straight across.
• Full bikini back. The rear panel covers the seat completely and is finished with a curved seam through the centre. This is a bikini cut, not a thong or a G-string.
• Bound edges. The waist edge and both leg openings are finished with a narrow contrast binding in a darker tone, which keeps the mesh from rolling at the edge.
• Camouflage print. The pattern is a classic woodland-style camo in olive, sage, cream and near-black, printed across the whole garment including the ties.
• Branding. A single small rectangular woven tab sits on the right front of the waist edge. There is no large logo panel and no printed branding elsewhere on the outside of the garment.

Choosing a size

Pick your size from the selector on this page, and read the hip measurement as the one that matters most. A tie-side brief behaves differently from a standard elastic waistband: the ties set the circumference themselves, so the same garment can sit high on the hip bone or lower on the hip depending on how tightly it is knotted. That tolerance is useful if you sit between two sizes on a conventional chart, but it is not unlimited — the pouch and the rear panel are cut to a fixed width, and only the waist circumference is adjustable.

If you normally wear a low-rise brief or bikini, order the size you usually take in that style. If your experience is mainly with boxer briefs or trunks, expect noticeably less fabric: the leg openings are cut high and there is no leg length at all.

Looking after it

Wash this style by hand in cool water with a mild detergent, then reshape it and dry it flat away from direct heat. Fine mesh knits are the most fragile thing in most underwear drawers — the open structure is exactly what makes them light, and it is also what makes them easy to pull. Machine agitation, hot water and tumble drying all shorten the life of an open-knit garment, and a tumble dryer is also hard on narrow tie straps.

Two practical habits help: knot and unknot the ties gently rather than yanking them free, and keep the garment away from hook-and-loop fastenings, rings, watch clasps and anything else that can catch a strand of the mesh. Store it folded rather than crumpled so the ties do not end up permanently creased.

Who it's for

This is a style for adults who already wear minimal underwear and want something with a distinct look rather than a basic. The camo print puts it in costume and theme territory as much as everyday wear, and the tie sides make it a common choice for anyone who finds a fixed waistband uncomfortable across the hip. It also sits naturally in the men's clothing range as a gift item, since the adjustable fastening is more forgiving than a fixed-waist brief when you are buying for somebody else.

It is not a technical or athletic garment, and the open mesh is semi-sheer rather than opaque — worth knowing before you buy if you are expecting a solid fabric.

Good to know

The ties are the only fastening on this garment, so check both knots when you put it on. Beyond that, the usual intimate-apparel points apply: this is an adult product sold to customers aged 18 and over, and it should be kept away from children. If you have a known sensitivity to synthetic knits or to printed fabrics, handle this the way you would any other printed garment and stop wearing it if it irritates your skin.

Orders leave the warehouse in plain, unbranded outer packaging. There is no product imagery, no brand name and no description of the contents printed on the outside, and the sender line on the parcel is neutral.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do the side ties on the BLM009 work?

Each hip closes with a narrow strap of the same camo mesh, knotted into a bow. The two sides tie independently, so you can set the waist circumference yourself and take the garment off by untying it rather than pulling it down.

Is the camouflage mesh see-through?

The mesh is semi-sheer — it is an open knit, and the camo print breaks up rather than blocks what is behind it. How sheer it looks in practice depends on how far the fabric is stretched, since an open knit becomes more transparent as it opens up.

Is the back of this bikini a thong?

No. The BLM009 has a full bikini back that covers the seat completely, finished with a curved centre seam. If you are looking for a thong or G-string cut, this is not that style.

How should I wash it?

Hand wash in cool water with a mild detergent, reshape, and dry flat away from direct heat. Skip the machine and the tumble dryer — heat and agitation are hard on both the open mesh and the narrow tie straps.

How will my order be packaged?

Your order ships in plain, unbranded outer packaging with no product imagery or description of the contents on the outside. The parcel gives no indication of what is inside.

Product information compiled and reviewed by the Gear Isle product team. We transcribe product specifications directly from manufacturer packaging. Found an error? Tell us.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Adult novelty device for adults 18 and over. Consult a licensed healthcare professional before use, especially if you have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.