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Down with knickers!

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Houndown · 01/02/2025 13:12

The last time I bought knickers (Primark) after wearing them once before washing them I found after three washes the elastic had become so loose I've had to throw them away (thank god I wear jeans)! I did complain to the shop that they weren't fit for purpose and was told it wasn't their problem because they are not the makers!

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BM1989 · 02/02/2025 14:29

Houndown · 02/02/2025 05:57

I've used Primark since they first opened because I have always had a budget to live on, they suit me as I'm not fashion conscious and in all the years of using them I've never had to return anything as it was faulty in anyway. I still shop there and will continue to do so but maybe it was just a one off but to have a whole pack of 5 knickers with the same fault seemed wrong.

Even if you have a budget to live on you should know buying from Primark / Temu / Shein is not economical.

I live on budget and would rather save and pay more for quality on CK when in the sale. They last years

LuluBlakey1 · 02/02/2025 14:23

Primark sell tat that ends up as landfill within months. None of their clothing is environmentally carefully produced.

Normallynumb · 02/02/2025 14:21

Buy cheap, buy twice applies to pretty much everything these days
I was given primark socks once with some pyjamas
I still have the pyjamas but the socks wouldn't stay up so I used them to dust with!
M&S aren't as good as they were, but at least I haven't ripped them pulling them up.

MissyB1 · 02/02/2025 14:18

dollybird · 02/02/2025 13:28

Sainsbury's knickers are great!

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Do they have decent bum coverage?

RosesAndHellebores · 02/02/2025 14:07

FourChimneys · 02/02/2025 13:59

Last year I made a couple of pairs out of an old t-shirt. I made them exactly the shape I wanted, bought special lacy elastic and they are going strong.

I plan to make more this year, need to sort through my t-shirts.

You are joking? Grin

RosesAndHellebores · 02/02/2025 14:06

The M&S knickers I've bought in the last year or so have been fine. I wish the buggers would wear out to be honest - I fancy a change. I reckon some of mine are 8/9 years old and some are 1/2 years old. I have have far too many. Probably 35 to 40 pairs so no wonder they seem to last!

FourChimneys · 02/02/2025 13:59

Last year I made a couple of pairs out of an old t-shirt. I made them exactly the shape I wanted, bought special lacy elastic and they are going strong.

I plan to make more this year, need to sort through my t-shirts.

Annoyeddd · 02/02/2025 13:46

BuoyOhBuoy · 02/02/2025 07:42

I had a look at British Boxers,
£156 for boxer shorts (4 pack).
Yikes!

Good news, they're currently at half price, so a bargain basement £78!

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I looked and couldn't see anything of that price.
Most of the knickers are £20-£30 for a pack of four

dollybird · 02/02/2025 13:28

boulevardofbrokendreamss · 01/02/2025 16:44

M&S are crap now, they seem to have shrunk the width of the gussets, can't use a sanitary pad properly.

My best knickers at the moment are from Sainsburys.

Sainsbury's knickers are great!

ShushImTalking · 02/02/2025 13:19

mitogoshigg · 02/02/2025 10:26

Sainsburys are fine, they last a good time plus aren't expensive to start with.

I do however (hijacking thread a little) want to know if anyone has suggestions for quick drying knickers ideally as light as possible (but not thongs!) for backpacking ... I need to be able to wash then dry overnight (cost not an issue as only buying 3 pairs)

Tesco have some at the moment, very soft think are microfiber with cotton gusset. Anyway, they dry super quick.

Topseyt123 · 02/02/2025 12:13

I either buy from M & S or Tesco. Never had any issues with either. My occasional experience of other supermarket home brands has also been that they aren't bad either.

Primark are shite. I used to buy the occasional stuff there when the DDs were young and Primark still relatively new in this country. I soon realised that, no matter what it was, the quality was terrible and I stopped. It didn't even last until the DDs had outgrown it, so could neither be handed down nor charity shopped.

I haven't set foot in Primark for many years.

UnstableEquilibrium · 02/02/2025 12:03

mitogoshigg · 02/02/2025 10:26

Sainsburys are fine, they last a good time plus aren't expensive to start with.

I do however (hijacking thread a little) want to know if anyone has suggestions for quick drying knickers ideally as light as possible (but not thongs!) for backpacking ... I need to be able to wash then dry overnight (cost not an issue as only buying 3 pairs)

I swear by these M&S type. Comfy (for me, anyway, this may obviously vary according to body shape), moderately priced though not dirt cheap, and because they're lace they should dry in minutes.
www.marksandspencer.com/3pk-flexifit-lace-brazilian-knickers/p/clp60605367?intid=mobile_app_pdp_share

LazyArsedMagician · 02/02/2025 11:57

I get my knickers from Asda or Tesco in the five pack and haven't had this issue.

Spend that extra quid OP you won't regret it!

Funderthighs · 02/02/2025 10:31

I buy mine from Sainsbury’s Tu range. They last forever.

mitogoshigg · 02/02/2025 10:26

Sainsburys are fine, they last a good time plus aren't expensive to start with.

I do however (hijacking thread a little) want to know if anyone has suggestions for quick drying knickers ideally as light as possible (but not thongs!) for backpacking ... I need to be able to wash then dry overnight (cost not an issue as only buying 3 pairs)

feelingrobbed · 02/02/2025 10:22

Primark knickers are the worst. I get most of my Pyjamas and underwear in the M&S January sales.
Works out cheaper than Primark but tricky as can't guarantee they'll have all the sizes.

DerryleaDunker · 02/02/2025 10:02

Can't say I've ever had any issue with Primark knickers. I've had pairs last years without fault.

Do wish they'd bring back the thicker waistband thongs they sold many moons ago though.

AnnaQuayInTheUk · 02/02/2025 09:44

@BuoyOhBuoy I didn't pay anything like that! I think I paid £25 for a pack of 4. I've bought 3 packs in total as the knickers are so comfortable.

PeachPumpkin · 02/02/2025 09:32

I’m surprised that so many have had success either Asda knickers. They are a good price but I’ve stopped buying them as I found they fall apart quickly.

Augustus40 · 02/02/2025 08:15

Asda does good knickers.

sometimesmovingforwards · 02/02/2025 07:45

BallerinaRadio · 01/02/2025 13:14

Primark selling poor quality clothes shocker!

Exactly

Cunningfungus · 02/02/2025 07:45

matalan do sloggi-like knickers for a quarter of the price. Great fit (including nicely covering a muffin top), no seams or tags, just the right amount of elasticity. Absolutely brilliant!

www.matalan.co.uk/lingerie/lingerie/3pk-seamfree-high-leg-black-black/14306135.html

BuoyOhBuoy · 02/02/2025 07:42

AnnaQuayInTheUk · 01/02/2025 14:30

Buy cheap buy twice.

I refuse to buy from Primark as the price point is so cheap I can only imagine the conditions under which the clothes are produced. However I'm aware that I'm fortunate to be in a position where I can choose.

I buy most of my knickers from British Boxers and they wash and wear brilliantly. I've also bought some knickers from M&S but the quality isn't as good.

I had a look at British Boxers,
£156 for boxer shorts (4 pack).
Yikes!

Good news, they're currently at half price, so a bargain basement £78!

GetDownkeith · 02/02/2025 06:20

Pianoaholic · 01/02/2025 14:31

I haven't found m & s packs of knickers much good recently. The quality has deteriorated, I have had to chuck some after a few wears as they went into holes!

Same. And the last ones I bought from next might as well have been made of paper the disintegrated after a few washes. Shame because they were really comfortable the elastic was great though.