I've watched the threads on here about pants for a few years now.
Like many of you I've had to abandon M&S due to the ever-shrinking gussets. My HG is the Sloggi Maxi in modal/elastane which they've now discontinued in favour of rigid/plasticky alternatives.
I've got the Wirarpa high waist knickers from Amazon and while they're definitely much better in the gusset and length, I find the material a bit too thick for the summer and sleeping in.
Has anyone found anything similar to the Wirarpas in a lighter material like modal? I think the elastane content is what actually makes pants feel lighter. I think the comfy Sloggi ones were 12% elastane 88% modal but I cut the labels out ages ago...
BTW I got these recently and the material is very soft, but they aren't high-waisted enough if you're tall. Even though I sized up when I saw they were made in China.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BVZT1TVB?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details