How many washes do you expect your underwear to last?

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

Canela · 07-25-2016, 10:03 PM

I have "invested" in VS and some other lacy type brands so I wash in gentle cycle then hang to dry because well, that's just what I do, so they last a while.

Before this poll, I'd really never given any thought to how many actual washes they last. Lol...the lifespan of my undies is now food for thought, lol...

*Anya* · 07-25-2016, 10:18 PM

I used to wear my Bali panties for a long time when I was single. I didn't particularly care if they got a little faded and it took a while before they even began to fall apart.

I could not tell you how many washes.

All I know is that I rotate them out. I always wear the same kind, just in many different colors. They are not inexpensive panties!

My GF likes to rub my butt when I wear them because the panties feel silky.

She kind of, well, actually does, teases me if they start to get any "pills" on the butt, so out in the trash they go.

Much, much, quicker than when I was single.

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

07-24-2016, 09:10 AM	#3
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 3,455 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”

07-24-2016, 11:13 AM	#5
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07-25-2016, 10:03 PM	#9
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07-25-2016, 10:18 PM	#10
Anya Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Lesbian non-stone femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, her Relationship Status: Committed to being good to myself Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West Coast Posts: 8,258 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 39,306 Thanked 40,445 Times in 7,285 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	I used to wear my Bali panties for a long time when I was single. I didn't particularly care if they got a little faded and it took a while before they even began to fall apart. I could not tell you how many washes. All I know is that I rotate them out. I always wear the same kind, just in many different colors. They are not inexpensive panties! My GF likes to rub my butt when I wear them because the panties feel silky. She kind of, well, actually does, teases me if they start to get any "pills" on the butt, so out in the trash they go. Much, much, quicker than when I was single. __________________ ~Anya~ Democracy Dies in Darkness ~Washington Post "...I'm deeply concerned by recently adopted policies which punish children for their parents’ actions ... The thought that any State would seek to deter parents by inflicting such abuse on children is unconscionable." UN Human Rights commissioner