How many washes do you expect your underwear to last?

ksrainbow · 07-23-2016, 08:39 PM

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

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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?

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

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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

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Originally Posted by Chad

What is underwear??

Haha!

Smart arse...LOL

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

07-23-2016, 08:39 PM	#1
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 2,192 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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Ladybug Junior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: single Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Nevada Posts: 28 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 57 Thanked 108 Times in 19 Posts Rep Power: 2362245	Is there an option for, "I don't wear underwear"? Lol. Or is that TMI? __________________

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pajama Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Klingon Preferred Pronoun?: She Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Just South of Nashvegas Baby Posts: 3,115 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 7,546 Thanked 7,476 Times in 1,808 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	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.

07-23-2016, 09:13 PM	#4
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 2,192 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

07-23-2016, 10:33 PM	#7
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: 21474849	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

07-24-2016, 07:04 AM	#10
Brisa Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Female Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Beach Haven NJ Posts: 3,476 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 900 Thanked 933 Times in 442 Posts Rep Power: 5197530	Recycled underwear?? I don't wanna think about that

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07-24-2016, 07:23 AM	#12
Chad Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: OFOS Stone butch Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Loved Caregiver Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 6,164 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,746 Thanked 20,312 Times in 5,677 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	Underwear What is underwear?? Haha!