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.

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

Quote:

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?

pajama · 07-23-2016, 09:11 PM

I throw mine in with everything else and wash them in cold water. I have a couple that finally need to be thrown away and they are about 6 years old. I have about 10 pair so they get worn and washed pretty much every day. But they are Cacique that cost about $12 each! But my Fruit of the Loom guy briefs I wear have also lasted several years.

ksrainbow · 07-23-2016, 09:13 PM

Being they are all cotton: they make for great dusting, cleaning mirrors/glass, washing the car etc. They leave very little residue on a lot of surfaces! There are times when they are better than a paper towel

TruTexan · 07-23-2016, 09:42 PM

LOL this thread is funny. I'm finding it amusing.

DapperButch · 07-23-2016, 09:43 PM

I don't know if it is due to the brand I buy or the expense of said brand, but my Calvin Kleins last years and years. We are well past 50 washes and not a tear in them. They are the type you buy individually in a box, though. So yeah, costly.

I wash on cold, regular dry.

P.S. I love a good poll. And every poll is a great poll!

Lecheloco · 07-23-2016, 10:33 PM

It depends on what kind, when I buy silk boxers they don't last long the seams always come apart
Boxer briefs last ,but if I buy ftl or Hanes the legs stretch after a couple hrs. Calvin don't have that problem nor do Polo

Ladybug · 07-23-2016, 10:39 PM

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

nina03 · 07-24-2016, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeorgiaMa'am

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

Goodwill will accept any clean, not mildewed fabric even if it has holes. If they can't sell it they will send it to a fabric recycler, who will break down the fibers for reuse. Even our old underwear can be recycled once we stop wearing them.
Also, for me, my underwear tends to last for years. I wash on warm, normal dry. I either wear "just my size" cotton undies in bright colors, or for fancy ones I get stuff at Lane Bryant. I've never had a pair of panties last less than a couple years, except when they've been cut off. (Though honestly, I usually set aside older ones for that kind of business.)

Brisa · 07-24-2016, 07:04 AM

I don't wanna think about that

JDeere · 07-24-2016, 07:14 AM

Lol I told yall about using the clean, old underwear for washing your car! Yall thought I was weird but it's true what KS rainbow says, they don't streak and pick up dust better than a dust rag.

Oh the convo was in chat not long ago.

Chad · 07-24-2016, 07:23 AM

What is underwear??

Haha!

homoe · 07-24-2016, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chad

What is underwear??

Haha!

Smart arse...LOL

dark_crystal · 07-24-2016, 08:25 AM

I am a librarian, so I have to break this down a little in that there are several underwear classifications.

The saggy, baggy, granny panties that I wear around the house are immortal.

The slimming briefs that I wear with my dresses last about a year.

The bikinis that I wear with low-rise pants are about eleven years old because I only have 2 pairs of pants that need them

The thongs that I need when I wear leggings as pants might be even older than that!

dark_crystal · 07-24-2016, 08:28 AM

Quote:

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

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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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 2,193 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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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 2,193 Times in 573 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	Being they are all cotton: they make for great dusting, cleaning mirrors/glass, washing the car etc. They leave very little residue on a lot of surfaces! There are times when they are better than a paper towel

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Lecheloco Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: Masculine preferred Relationship Status: Happy as is, but a date would be nice Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Neverland Posts: 717 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,650 Thanked 1,975 Times in 633 Posts Rep Power: 21474848	It depends on what kind, when I buy silk boxers they don't last long the seams always come apart Boxer briefs last ,but if I buy ftl or Hanes the legs stretch after a couple hrs. Calvin don't have that problem nor do Polo

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dark_crystal Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: jenny Preferred Pronoun?: babygirl Relationship Status: First Lady of the United SMH Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,445 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,532 Thanked 26,550 Times in 4,688 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	I am a librarian, so I have to break this down a little in that there are several underwear classifications. The saggy, baggy, granny panties that I wear around the house are immortal. The slimming briefs that I wear with my dresses last about a year. The bikinis that I wear with low-rise pants are about eleven years old because I only have 2 pairs of pants that need them The thongs that I need when I wear leggings as pants might be even older than that! __________________