Where can I get decent cotton underwear these days?

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It used to be M&S for me, but their multipack briefs have gone downhill in quality. The cotton is very thin if there are any high cotton ones at all.

I just want some reliable plain cotton knickers to replace ones I've had for a while. I thought about John Lewis, but they don't seem very well made either, as dd has a few pairs and the seams aren't very strong as they have come undone in the wash.

Anyone had experience with Stripe and Stare?

Is Tencel a good alternative to cotton? Haven't bought anything made of Tencel, but Stripe and Stare seem to do styles made of it.

I love stripe and stare, and also Boody which are bamboo with a bit of Lycra. Not their new freshmesh ones. They have the feel of stretchy cotton to me.

Thank you @olderbutwiser . I shall check them out too.

Sainsburys or Wirapa on Amazon if you don't mind very unsexy ones ( I don't).

Have you tried Snag? I agree about M&S. they used to be my go-to but they’re terrible these days.

The worst thing is I can’t find any that stay up! They don’t have proper elastic and just keep falling down. My best ones are very old and pre Covid. Before the quality went downhill so fast it’s impossible to find any decent ones.

I got some good ones from M&S recently, after having had pretty rubbish ones a year or so ago, so maybe they have improved.

I love Boody for sleep bras, so they might be good for knickers but be warned - the bamboo stretches. Matters less with pants as you only wear them once before washing but the bras get looser and less supportive after one wear.

Have you tried Sloggi? I don't like them but they do stay in place.

Underdays. Incredibly soft, great fit and comfort level is beyond blissful. No digging in, no slippage, feel invisible next to skin. Pricey (you might want to wait for an offer) but so worth it. And they wash really well without losing elasticity, shape or softness.

Same OP, M&S pants are awful now. I tried wirapa from Amazon after seeing them recommended here and they are great. I will buy more and won't be going back to M&S

Thanks for the recommendations.

That's what worries me about trying different fabrics like bamboo, lyocell or Tencel @SereneCapybara, that they won't be as sturdy or behave as well as cotton!

I never thought of Amazon being an option, but having had a look at Wirapa, they seem to have good reviews .

the standard M&S ones are absolutely terrible however they've got quite a wide range now and the M&s modal no VPL are excellent

I couldn't care less about VPL tbh!

Sloggi high legs for me. Every time. They wash beautifully and do a fine job of holding my caearean bulge in!

Keep a watch for them to go on Price Match John Lewis

If anyone can find any that have a decent width gusset I'll be forever grateful!

My DD will not have any other undies/bra’s/cami’s after first trying Boody. Completely refuses any other brand now as claims very comfortable. Everything seems to last well with 2 years constant use.

It must be the bamboo factor as DH and some of our sons will wear nothing else but bamboo undies and socks these days but they all have their preferred bamboo brands.

I just wear bargain shop cheapies for underwear as always think I’ll loose weight then get some decent stuff. Needless to say I’ve been wearing cheap shit for two decades and counting🤣.

Primark cotton pants are great.

British Boxers were mentioned on here and I've been buying them since. Great quality, great colours and they're my go to now. High legs or women's boxers, I've bought both. Also an ex M & S buyer. I only want 100pc cotton. https://british-boxers.com/collections/womens/products/lucky-dip-4-pairs-of-high-leg-knickers

Sloggi, usually cheapest at The Sock Shop

Wirapa - like you used to only get M&S, but they've really gone down hill, elastic coming undone, & most aren't cotton anymore.
Tried Wirapa off Amazon - thick double layer cotton, stay up & in place, & if you keep an eye on them can get 4 pairs for under £15.
I'll not be going back to M&S.

Thanks @miIIicant . Never heard of British Boxers before, but it looks like the sort of thing I'm after.

Would you say the sizing chart was accurate?

Yes, it is.

PS. I bought Wirapa from Amazon and thought they were terrible. Ugly, floppy pants. They went to the charity shop.

Ones I've bought from Primark have lasted much longer than the last few packs I've bought from M&S.

I've found the Uniqlo cotton high rise briefs to be very good. And the H&M cotton multipacks are pretty good (and cheaper) too.

I also was searching for an alternative to M&S and wanted good quality cotton and have found H&M very good. Bought a selection of different styles in cotton about a year ago and have lasted well.

That's worth knowing. Good tip. Thank you.