Thong vs. Hipster – When Do You Choose Which?

Short answer: The thong is the most invisible choice under very tight clothes, while the hipster wins on comfort, coverage and everyday wear. Most people need both for different situations, but for daily use the majority choose the style with more coverage.

What defines the two styles?

The thong has a narrow back that removes visible lines across your bottom, while the hipster sits low on the hip with full coverage at the back. Most people find the hipster more comfortable over a whole day, while the thong is a situational choice for particular outfits.

Comfort and skin in everyday life

For everyday wear, breathability and a soft fit matter most, and here a style with good coverage in bamboo viscose is hard to beat. Our range of bamboo briefs is largest in exactly those fuller shapes. Also read the guide to bamboo briefs: find the right style for you.

When do you choose which?

Choose the smooth, covering style for everyday wear, work and sleep, and save the minimal style for the tight clothes where lines would otherwise show. Remember that a thin, close-fitting bamboo brief with flat edges is often just as invisible as a thong. See the whole range in bamboo underwear for women.

Frequently asked questions

Is a hipster more comfortable than a thong?

Most people find the hipster more comfortable day to day, because it gives full coverage and less friction.

When is a thong the right choice?

Under very tight or thin clothes, where the edges of an ordinary brief would otherwise show.

Can an ordinary brief be as invisible as a thong?

Yes, often. A thin bamboo brief with flat or cut edges shows very little under clothes.