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Reccomendations for Purchasing Undergarments? (lemmy.blahaj.zone)

submitted 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Underwear is one of the things that I struggle to use second-hand, and I'm not sure if I intend to change that (lest some nowaste people teach me mystical ways and methods :P) But the fact is that I can only use what I've got currently for so long, and so I turn to you.

I am not looking for specific reccomendations exclusively, and the type of underwear (underpants, brasseries, undershirts) are all welcome for discussion! But I'm hoping to find advice which will help me find something that will last, and to a decent standard (i.e, don't use polyester socks, due to smell).

So please lend your advice for finding Bras, Briefs, Bobbysocks, and Bundershirts!

EDIT: Also advice on what materials are better suited to different climates is also well appreciated! (I tend to leave my posts personal detail agnostic so they can serve as resources for others :))

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

Seconding Darn Though socks. Best investment for your feet, not cheap but lifetime warratied!

[–] [email protected] 6 points 19 hours ago

Reminder to please not abuse Darn Tough's warranty everyone!

i.e. if you find a pair of darn tough socks at a thrift store for $1, cool great find! Enjoy your almost free, very long lasting pair of high quality socks. But that does not entitle you to turn around and return those socks for a warranty on a brand new pair forever.

People abusing warranties is how every lifetime warranty eventually gets gutted. So if you like the socks, support the brand so they stay around awhile.

P.S. they are Made in Vermont

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

How are they for high temperatures?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 23 hours ago (2 children)

Fantastic. Merino Wool is excellent at moisture and temperature regulation. Also highly anti bacterial. Obviously they make them in all sorts of weights.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 19 hours ago

Second this. Get a few pairs of different weights and you are set for life in all weather conditions.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 21 hours ago (2 children)

I have some concerns with wool and the ability to be washed often. I do like to change my underwear rather often.. How is your experience?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

I don't rewear my socks. So yeah I wash them a lot. They've held up for years.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 13 hours ago

Good to know, thanks. Maybe I need to try those fancy merino underpants...

[–] [email protected] 4 points 19 hours ago

I wear a pair of darn tough boot socks for about 3 days before they start having any smell at all. Just hang em up when you get home from work and the wool will air out by the next day. If especially bad you can hang them in the bathroom before you shower so they get a light steam too.