US Patent 8990970 Wide waistband and pant supporting undergarment

The present invention provides underwear that are configured for use with pants that are worn below the waistline of a user. The underwear may comprise a wide waistband that is configured to cover from one-third to one-half the total length of the underwear, whereby the waistband occupies an area from just above to just below the waistline of a user. Alternatively, the underwear may comprise hooks that are adapted to hold and maintain a pair of pants at a fixed distance from the waistline, and pockets for holding a user's belongings. The underwear may be made of an elastic material, such as nylon, and may be decorated with a variety of aesthetic colors and designs to suit the tastes of a user.