As an environmentally conscious consumer, you should be proud to buy and use items that not only do the planet good and affect its longevity, but are even longer lasting for you. This category also includes dresses, pants, skirts or shoes. Many of the most famous fashion names have started to produce items even with recycled materials.
However, to be honest, this environmentally friendly view has not passed into the underwear drawer, which is filled with panties, grandma-like drawers - of all kinds or not? Some pairs you wear constantly, while others have been there for several years. Many of them have either weakened or remained there for inertia.
Looking at the variety of lingerie, you may be wondering: how often should you buy new lingerie? And just as importantly, is it considered taboo to wear underwear on a certain date?
Although a video on TikTok, which went viral recently, recommended underwear replacement every six to nine months. That doesn't seem so incredible, does it?
To find out, Popsugar Lauren Schwab and Marissa Vosper, founders of Negative Underwear , spoke .
Their advice was quite simple.
1. Choose cotton underwear (or another comfortable piece)
2. Choose smart, quality brands
3. Wash them after each time you wear them
4. Replace underwear often
At this last point, of course, the experts paused a little further to explain.
Like all other clothing, bacteria can build up over time. This is why underwear needs to be changed very often.
If you are not feeling comfortable with a pair of underwear, it is also due to these bacteria, which may have accumulated due to moisture. They can also cause bacterial infections or even mold. The solution to avoid these problems is to replace the underwear with new ones. The best advice is 12 to 24 months.
