How many washes do you expect your underwear to last?

GeorgiaMa'am · 07-23-2016, 03:18 PM

I usually buy underwear by the 3-pack or 5-pack, or very rarely singly. But recently I broke down and ordered the 10-pack, because it seems like I buy underwear all the time. There is always a pair coming out of the wash with the elastic pulling away from the fabric, or separating at the seams, or that my dog has chewed a hole in. (But for the purposes of this poll, do not count destruction by pets.) In my mind, I think underwear should last about a year - probably because when I was in grade school, my mom would buy me new underwear once a year, before school started. But there is no way I get 52 washes out of a pair of underwear.

How many washes do you get out of one pair? And do you wash yours by hand, or in the washer? Or both?

JDeere · 07-23-2016, 03:22 PM

I have one pair from 6 years ago that still fit lol. I wash mine in the washer on hand wash delicate setting and dry them.on delicate setting. But some of my underwear I get at least 30 washes out of. I don't use any harsh detergents either due to my really sensitive skin.

dark_crystal · 07-24-2016, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by JDeere

I have one pair from 6 years ago that still fit lol. I wash mine in the washer on hand wash delicate setting and dry them.on delicate setting. But some of my underwear I get at least 30 washes out of. I don't use any harsh detergents either due to my really sensitive skin.

It's all about the Tide free and clear power pack! I have to use zero fragrance zero color detergent or I get dermatitis

TL1 · 07-24-2016, 09:10 AM

I wash them. Dry them. Wear them. Then repeat. They last a long time.... That's all I know. But most likely men's underwear last longer than women's? They are usually thicker or more durable material.

Blade · 07-24-2016, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by TL1

I wash them. Dry them. Wear them. Then repeat. They last a long time.... That's all I know. But most likely men's underwear last longer than women's? They are usually thicker or more durable material.

Im with TL1 on this one. I wash and wear mine forever. Seems most men's clothing is more durable.

BullDog · 07-24-2016, 11:13 AM

Most of my boxer briefs seem to last about a year. I buy new ones once or twice a year and those just get tossed in with the old ones that are still good. I usually have a 1 to 2 week supply on hand. Closer to 2 weeks.

I use old A-shirts for dusting (when I do, lol) and cleaning my books that I sell.

JDeere · 07-24-2016, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dark_crystal

It's all about the Tide free and clear power pack! I have to use zero fragrance zero color detergent or I get dermatitis

I use any brand of free and clear. I broke out in hives when I wore a pair of unwashed boxer briefs. It was horrible.

GeorgiaMa'am · 07-24-2016, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ladybug

Is there an option for, "I don't wear underwear"? Lol. Or is that TMI?

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Originally Posted by Chad

What is underwear??

Haha!

I forgot about the folks who go commando when I wrote the poll.

You can learn a lot about your peeps on BFP!

Zimmeh · 07-24-2016, 07:53 PM

My favorite brand is Hanes Premium. They are pretty pricey, but they last. I wash mine on the normal cycle with Tide and a little extra Downy fabric softener and I air dry them. I have close to 25 pairs

Zimmeh

Liam · 07-23-2016, 05:40 PM

I know that my male underwear is made much better than the female underwear I once wore. Most of my current underwear is three years old, most of them have been washed weekly, using a washer/dryer, settings were hot and hot.

candy_coated_bitch · 07-23-2016, 06:36 PM

I dont know that I have an exact number in mind but I expect them to last a long time. I have underwear I've had for years.

girlin2une · 07-23-2016, 07:14 PM

hmmm... odd poll...

I have also had underwear for years, but probably own at least 50 pair... some are worn very rarely, while others are worn more regularly and still others are worn only at certain times... SO...I would have to say it really depends on what kind of underwear it is... I will hand wash the more expensive and/or delicate ones.. but I wouldn't hesitate to throw out a cheaper pair!
I think it might be fun to have my underwear cut off me by my partner...

or ripped...

ksrainbow · 07-23-2016, 08:39 PM

I recycle mine as they are always 100% cotton. Usefulness has an endearing quality

ks-

GeorgiaMa'am · 07-23-2016, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ksrainbow

I recycle mine as they are always 100% cotton. Usefulness has an endearing quality

ks-

Forgive my ignorance, but what in the world can you recycle underwear into?

Queenie · 08-04-2016, 11:08 AM

My cheep comfy cotton undies last for years. I wonder if it has to do with not having a dryer...

C0LLETTE · 08-04-2016, 04:10 PM

I keep washing it till it becomes the kind of underwear you don't want to be wearing if you're hit by a car.

DapperButch · 08-04-2016, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by C0LLETTE

I keep washing it till it becomes the kind of underwear you don't want to be wearing if you're hit by a car.

Or when you go to a doctor?

Gemme · 08-04-2016, 07:34 PM

I clicked 50+ but I don't hand wash them. They are washed in the washer in hot water because anything that comes in contact on or near the nether regions has traces of fecal matter on it and anything short of hot water and a round in the dryer at high heat doesn't kill it enough for me.

I have underwear that still fit, still look reasonably in shape and are washed regularly (once or more a week) that I've had for years. The idea of underwear withering away or being replaced after one or two washes is absolutely ridiculous to me. It pushes the cheapster button in me. Hard.

View Poll Results: How many washes do you get from one pair of underwear before you throw them out?
About 1 or 2 washes; my girlfriend loves ripping or cutting them off me. Expensive but worth it.	0	0%
About 5 washes; they don't make underwear like they used to.	2	5.41%
About 10 washes; I sometimes turn my undies inside out and wear them 2 or 3 times before washing.	1	2.70%
About 20 washes; but I don't mind wearing underwear with a few small holes in them.	7	18.92%
About 30 washes; but I am a couch potato and don't do much moving around all day.	1	2.70%
About 40 washes; I wear them until they are falling apart.	17	45.95%
50+ washes; I'm a delicate flower. I hand wash my undies each night with Woolite and hang them up.	9	24.32%
Voters: 37. You may not vote on this poll

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TL1 Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Butch of stone Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: East coast Posts: 2,892 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,111 Thanked 3,456 Times in 1,007 Posts Rep Power: 21474848	I wash them. Dry them. Wear them. Then repeat. They last a long time.... That's all I know. But most likely men's underwear last longer than women's? They are usually thicker or more durable material. __________________ "Our bodies were printed as blank pages to be filled with the ink of our hearts”

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Zimmeh Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Me Relationship Status: I am a human and not a possession Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southern Volusia County, FL Posts: 6,746 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 23,549 Thanked 13,441 Times in 4,316 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	My favorite brand is Hanes Premium. They are pretty pricey, but they last. I wash mine on the normal cycle with Tide and a little extra Downy fabric softener and I air dry them. I have close to 25 pairs Zimmeh __________________ "A loving heart is the truest wisdom" -Chinua Achebe

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girlin2une Senior Member How Do You Identify?: submissive queer stone femme Preferred Pronoun?: she, her Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,827 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,752 Thanked 3,845 Times in 856 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	hmmm... odd poll... I have also had underwear for years, but probably own at least 50 pair... some are worn very rarely, while others are worn more regularly and still others are worn only at certain times... SO...I would have to say it really depends on what kind of underwear it is... I will hand wash the more expensive and/or delicate ones.. but I wouldn't hesitate to throw out a cheaper pair! I think it might be fun to have my underwear cut off me by my partner... or ripped... __________________ How do you define courage? Is it the absence of fear? You might think, under the weight of your fears, "I am not courageous." But maybe you have the wrong perspective. Courage can be measured in many ways, and is not the absence or denial of fear, but the willingness to act vulnerably. When you're faced with the unknown and then you stand on the edge of risk, courage brings you to the point where you are able to take flight, though you might be unsure of your wings.

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ksrainbow Member How Do You Identify?: Valued Relationship Status: UNO Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 773 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,759 Thanked 2,195 Times in 573 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	umm... I recycle mine as they are always 100% cotton. Usefulness has an endearing quality ks-

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