Underwear is one of the things that I struggle to use second-hand, and I’m not sure if I intend to change that (lest some nowaste people teach me mystical ways and methods :P) But the fact is that I can only use what I’ve got currently for so long, and so I turn to you.
I am not looking for specific reccomendations exclusively, and the type of underwear (underpants, brasseries, undershirts) are all welcome for discussion! But I’m hoping to find advice which will help me find something that will last, and to a decent standard (i.e, don’t use polyester socks, due to smell).
So please lend your advice for finding Bras, Briefs, Bobbysocks, and Bundershirts!
EDIT: Also advice on what materials are better suited to different climates is also well appreciated! (I tend to leave my posts personal detail agnostic so they can serve as resources for others :))
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I have recently started buying bamboo based socks and boxer shorts, and it’s pretty great and seems to stay elastic and soft a really long time. A bit too soon for clear conclusions, but talking to others who have used it longer it seems promising.
Shouldn’t be too bad for the climate either, as bamboo is a pretty easy going and fast growing plant.
I’ve been impressed with my set of bamboo blend underwear from Boody, specifically the underpants. I bought like 8 pairs over a decade ago, and when I bought another set a few years ago and mixed them into the old pairs it was hard to tell the difference. I machine wash them and air dry them and they’ve held up extremely well. They’re so soft and comfortable I can’t really feel them when they’re on, which is remarkable because I have trouble filtering sensory things.
They’ve held up so well after hundreds of wears I feel good recommending them to others. They ARE very simple, but they come in a variety of fits and colors.
Thank you for the wonderful suggestion! Always good to see reccomendations from off of the two big supercontinents too. :) Certainly a great contender, thank you.
Bombas makes really high quality stuff that tends to last. Darn Tough socks have lifetime warranties, so they’ll replace old pairs for free.
Ex officio, darn tough.
I wear them now, and wore them my whole time as a firefighter. They worked in hot and cold climates and I promise they wick moisture well lol
I’m going to put in another recommendation for Ex Officio underwear. Most comfortable I have ever tried. I’ve been wearing them exclusively since I discovered them 10+ years ago. The oldest pairs lasted 8ish years before the elastic started to give out.
Seconding Darn Though socks. Best investment for your feet, not cheap but lifetime warratied!
Reminder to please not abuse Darn Tough’s warranty everyone!
i.e. if you find a pair of darn tough socks at a thrift store for $1, cool great find! Enjoy your almost free, very long lasting pair of high quality socks. But that does not entitle you to turn around and return those socks for a warranty on a brand new pair forever.
People abusing warranties is how every lifetime warranty eventually gets gutted. So if you like the socks, support the brand so they stay around awhile.
P.S. they are Made in Vermont
So, given other comments, rather than BIFL, are you looking for good quality, long lasting undergarments? Based on the bras part, mainly women’s undergarments?
The subreddit (sorry for directing to that site) ABraThatFits improved my life considerably. In addition to guides on measurements and sizes and shapes, there are tons of recommendations to suit the different measurements. The people responsible did an excellent job of data collection, and I hope the info remains available so others can benefit.
Maybe I’ve just been skimming over things, but doesn’t the sub only really provide guides for sizing? Personally, I’m asking for advice on material, and being able to appraise pieces that will have a longer lifecycle, y’know, sustainability and cost effectiveness and all :)
also no, you will not be forgiven
Might not be the most environmentally friendly, but I can say from personal experience that these silver impregnated hiking shorts are both smell free and last about a decade.
Sorry is there a link here I’m not seeing on my app… Which brand shorts are they?
I didn’t post a link. There are many brands that produce these kind of shorts. I have no idea what brand it was, but they hold up fine. Something Italian I think 🤷♂️
Ah okay thanks I’ll do some searching
Jeebus, don’t buy underwear for life, that’s like buying toilet paper for life. Some things in life are inherently consumables and you have to get used to that. Buy whatever underwear fits you and is comfortable and not overpriced, and replace it when you have to. Material preferences will depend on you, your habits, climate, etc.
sorry, I poorly communicated. I noted this probably isn’t the right comm, but I’m hoping for advice on what things to look out for to ensure something that will last. Although on the toilet paper note, I hear some zerowaste people have something similar. No point to that, just felt like mentioning it haha
also undershirts and shapewear are underwear, but i didn’t have a better all encompassing title, and to americans underwear = underpants alternate words are welcome, so I can edit :)
Heyo, just wanted to clarify your post is absolutely appropriate for this community, as despite the name, it is not exclusive to only things that literally last forever, we also welcome things that just last longer than average :)
