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The waistband of your underpants and what the elastic should do

Short answer: The elastic in the waistband should hold the underpants in place without cutting in, give when you move...

The waistband over the hip

Short answer: The waistband over the hip should lie flat, without cutting in and without sliding down. Width, elastic...

Why the waistband rolls

Short answer: A narrow elastic in a soft fabric is not wide enough to lie stable. When the body moves, the band tips ...

How a waistband is built

Short answer: A waistband is either a woven elastic sewn onto the edge or a tunnel with an elastic inside. Both must ...

Why moisture gathers at the waistband

Short answer: The waistband is denser than the rest of the garment, sits firmly against the skin, and often has an ex...