I have only tried 1-2 other brands of padded bike shorts and this one had the best coverage for my behind.I also have chronic butt pain (piriformis syndrome) and these shorts actually would be helpful for normal activities like sitting down.I don’t know if it’s a US company or not but at least they have a physical US space.One thing that was a little disconcerting was that when I put on the pants, I heard fibers breaking when I tried XL. I bought XXL which still had some cracking sounds but a lot less. The pants though still fit. The top part is not as elastic as expected. XL and XXL both fit me since they are form fitting, but I’ll update my review if I notice a change in the material.The rubber grip at the thighs are comfortable especially compared to the other brand.I also like that there are two side pockets and a zippered back pocket.For washing, I machine wash and hand dry.