M&S knickers - what’s happened?

[gillefc82]

I’m in my 40s and for most of my life I’ve bought my everyday wear knickers (thongs to be precise) from M&S. They’ve always washed well and lasted but I’ve found that the ones I’ve purchased during the last year or two have fallen off a cliff in terms of quality, e.g. holes appearing around the stitching after only a couple of washes.

Is it just me or are others having this issue? And can anyone recommend somewhere else where I can buy quality, comfortable cotton thongs that will last more than a few months?

I was a cynic but was willing to try..I really hope you find them comfy. Here's the other pants thread for anyone who's interested.

www.mumsnet.com/talk/style_and_beauty/5506025-comfiest-knickersbriefs?page=2

John Lewis do excellent quality cotton knickers. I buy shorts, but sure thongs will be available.

Boody is excellent for long sleeve t shirts too. They always have offers so wait for them to come around.

Happy to report that my new Tu knickers are very comfy, decent fabric and ample of gusset!

I bought one pair of Boody knickers to try out some time ago. They went baggy, fall down and became shapeless quite quickly. I had to bin them.

How's the sizing?

Yes I agree, the quality is awful now and it's harder to find full cotton ones. I also despair at their socks, they came apart after only a few washes.

Fairly generous which I need!

How is your Boody bra?? Are they worth it?

No, I didn't but might do now - I'm away for a couple of nights, grabbed some knickers out of the drawer and put them in my case. When I went to put a pair on this morning, the side seam had completely given way. Not just a bit of a hole, but the whole seam so they only had one leg! Luckily I had another clean pair with me.

It's such a pity as I was always recommending British Boxers, but the quality now is dreadful.

thongs are comfortable but I haven’t washed them yet - will report back.

mesh bra was comfortable and surprisingly supportive, so we’ll see!!