Knowing the extra time and energy their laundering will require, I find myself thinking twice before putting on a hand-wash-only pair. Laundry label: All lingerie should be washed on the cold cycle and air-dried, but some of the more expensive pairs I’ve bought are hand-wash only, which is something I didn’t pay as much attention to at the time. Synthetic fabrics made with polyester not only tend to contain toxins from the production process, but they also trap heat and moisture, which can, at the bare minimum, cause irritation - and for those prone to yeast infections, it certainly doesn’t help. Put simply, your underwear is in direct contact with your vagina, and for me, the possibility of absorbing any toxic compounds in the fabric directly into my body isn’t worth risking. My search was loosely separated into three categories: everyday basics, for which the priority was affordability since I would be buying a lot of them house undies, which needed to be cute and offer good coverage for the days when I simply cannot wear pants and the special occasion underwear, which is for the days when I want to feel very cute.Ī lot of what I look for when purchasing underwear can apply to all my clothing - but there are also some lingerie-specific things to think about.īreathable, nontoxic fabric: For people with vulvas, the fabric you choose is extra important when buying underwear. I shop secondhand for a lot of my clothing, but for underwear, that’s not really an option - which also means it’s important to purchase underwear I know can biodegrade or be usefully recycled. There are a lot of factors to consider when looking for sustainable clothing: longevity, fabric, production process, etc. Higher wages for workers in particular are nonnegotiable for me, and I don’t mind paying more when I know that more of my money is going toward paying the professionals who make my clothes. ![]() It costs extra money to implement and continually ensure sustainable practices and to keep investing in sustainability improvements. My personal biggest priorities are fair pay and good working conditions for garment professionals followed by the lowest possible impact on the planet, and that generally translates to more dollar signs. I spent days researching, carefully vetting brands that I would feel good investing in for aesthetic, ecological, and moral reasons. With little to look forward to (this was during the pre-vaccine days of the pandemic), I decided to focus all my energy on overhauling my underwear collection. ![]() Not a single one excited me or sparked joy when I got dressed for the day. It happened for me at the age of 24, when I opened my underwear drawer and realized that every pair I owned had been with me for 3 years or longer. In life, many of us experience a moment of undergarment clarity. Don't believe us? Check out some of our favorite, eye-pleasing undies made from breathable fabrics ahead.Photo-Illustration: The Cut Photos: Retailers ![]() We know cotton underwear sounds synonymous with ugly "granny panties," but that's not true at all. Irobunda said, "Most of the time, we recommend going with cotton because it is one of the easiest, natural fabrics to find." In addition to being breathable, natural fabrics like cotton can help prevent vaginal irritation and infection, Kameelah Phillips, MD, board-certified ob-gyn and the founder of Calla Women's Health, told POPSUGAR. If you aren't sure which materials are breathable, Dr. We'll let you pick the style that best suits you, but according to Heather Irobunda, MD, a board-certified ob-gyn, "In terms of vaginal health, the preferred fabrics for underwear would be ones that are breathable and natural." ![]() One way you can do this is by being more aware of the types of underwear you're wearing. The vagina is one of the most sensitive areas in the body, which is why it's important to show it a lot of TLC. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too.
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