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How long do Skanties last?

7 Sept 2026 · 1 min

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In this YouTube segment, the speaker explains the longevity of Skanties (a type of underwear) based on personal experience and customer feedback. The key points include: Skanties can last many years when cared for properly; recommended washing on a cold, gentle cycle with similar colors; drying options include line‑drying or tumble‑drying, though a past dryer incident caused holes in the leg openings but did not render the garment unusable. The speaker attributes durability to high‑quality cotton panels reinforced with five threads in a circular pattern and strong stitching. While the fabric itself does not degrade quickly, there is a suggested hygiene expiration of about six months, similar to pillows, after which the garment should be replaced despite its structural durability. Overall, with proper care, Skanties can remain functional for several years.

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How long do they last? Well, I've had pairs last since 2016. So they last for a very long time. Follow the care instructions, wash them with similar colors and on a cold wash, gentle if possible. You can line dry them or you can actually put them in the dryer. Mine have never suffered from that. Although I did have a nasty incident with the dryer in Vancouver that had spiky bits that gnashed holes in the legs, but Because the fabric doesn't run, they were still completely wearable. They will last you for a pretty long time. I have customers saying that they've had their pairs on rotation for a couple of years, and they're still going fantastically. One of the reasons for this is the quality of the fabric and the structural sewing, and we have really high-quality stitching. So the large cotton panel is reinforced with 5 different Threads in a circular pattern to make them hold extra strong. They should be— I think there is actually a hygiene limit that our underwear, like our pillows, need to expire. I think it was— is actually 6 months, but whoever does that, they should last you for a couple of years with great care and loving them like you should.