Down with knickers!

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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!

YANBU thinking that the shop has a responsibility to act if they have sold something that's not fit for purpose but I have to wonder how exactly you are washing your knickers, as I've never had any issue with Primark knickers.

Knickers from M&S never wear out! I’ve had them for years. However their socks frequently go into holes in the heel area after a short time, but Primarks last longer. I’ve had some clothes from Primark that have lasted for years, eg pyjamas and cardigan. They’re often made of the same fabric, and probably made in the same sweatshop!

Not in any of the Primark stores I have been in (which over the years will have been dozens of different branches).

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.

Goods should be fit for purpose regardless of whether they're from a budget outlet, though...

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.

Sloggis all the way! I'm sure some of mine are 10 years old.

My Asda knickers have been holding up well for a year + and they don’t go up my bum.

I find most pants nowerdays have really narrow gussets. I think Im quite normal
sized in that area and usually find them really uncomfortable.

I buy all my underwear from Asda. Would
recommend. Last ages, decent gusset.

So, the title should read 'Down with Primarni knickers' really?

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.

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!

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

Exactly

Asda does good knickers.

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.

@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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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.