Old Navy Cotton Boxer Fix

[Patricier21]

Several months ago the support in the fabric of the right side of my boxers broke, causing that section to become loose and as a result, the whole boxer feels uneven and not as snug as it was before.

I’ve been wearing these kind of boxers for over 2 years (some of these ones for over a year or pretty close to it, the others for only a little over 2 months) and have NEVER had this problem happen to me before. I tried fabric-softening most of them, and it did not seem to do anything,

If anyone could please help me out with a way to fix the boxers’ fabric, getting them back to feeling the way that they felt before, and or a way to prevent this from happening again, it would be eternally appreciated.

[Disney Duster]

I wish I could help you about this situation but I don't know, dude. I would tell a doctor.

[Jules]

Are these boxers expensive? Can you get new ones instead?














We are talking about underwear, right?

[blackcauldron85]

You won't necessarily be able to save your current undies, but for future undies care reference:

https://www.quora.com/How-can-I-prevent ... verexerted

One, you could be buying a size smaller than you should. Two, possible you've been putting on some weight. Three, the dryer is elastic's enemy. I'm not saying hang dry all our underwear, but I make sure that mine are dried on the delicate cycle. Fourth, you've had them for more than 3+ years and the elastic is giving up.

http://www.underwearexpert.com/underwea ... tructions/

The Three Deadly Sins of Underwear Care:

Hot Dryer: The average home dryer can generate heat up to 180°F, making the inside a virtual oven that bakes your underwear, taking the stretch out of elastic and resulting in saggy fabric and loose waistbands. Also, in that kind of heat, the friction of fabrics rubbing against each other becomes like sandpaper, dulling colors and silky fabrics. If the smell of burning rubber wafts up from your pile of freshly-dried laundry, you know it’s too hot. Air drying is the ideal way to help your underwear look better and last longer, but if you are in a hurry and forced to use a dryer, go for the cool to warm fluffing cycle. It can take a little longer, but think of that as more time for your underwear to look great.

Fabric Softener & Bleach: Fabric softener, while making your t-shirts teddy bear soft, is a nightmare for nylon and polyester based microfiber fabrics. The softening agents and added fragrance wreak havoc on the knit and can leave residue. Since microfiber is already silky soft, there’s no need for this extra step. It’s ok to use on cotton, but only if absolutely necessary. Bleach is best left to heavy duty washes, as it can weaken fabrics over time. If you need the extra disinfecting power of bleach, keep usage to every other wash to keep your underwear in tip-top condition.

Drying in Direct Sunlight: The damaging UVA and UVB rays cause your skin to turn to leather can weaken fabrics and fade colors. Instead of direct sunlight, air dry your underwear in the shade, where they are exposed to fresh air but not the harsh sunlight.

Proper Wash and Care By Fabric:

100% cotton:

Cotton is a durable fabric, and one of the most widely used in underwear thanks to its superior moisture absorption and soft touch.
How to Wash: Separate lights from darks, and wash separately. Machine wash in warm (not hot) water does the job.
How to Dry: Air dry in the shade. If you’re in a hurry, tumble dry on the lowest heat setting and remove as soon as they’re dry.

Stretch cotton:

Stretch cotton is infused with spandex for extra durability and a snugger fit (usually 90% cotton, 10% spandex), so it’s important to keep heat to a minimum to maintain the stretch factor.
How to Wash: Separate lights from darks, and wash separately. Machine wash in cold to warm water, don’t use bleach or fabric softener.
How to Dry: Air dry in the shade. If you’re in a hurry, tumble dry on the lowest heat setting and remove as soon as they’re dry.

Hope some of this info helps!

[Jules]

I wish I could help you about this situation but I don't know, dude. I would tell a doctor.

What? You'd tell the doctor that you broke your underwear?

EDIT: Now imagine if instead of glass slippers, the fairy godmother had given Cinderella a glass thong.

[Disney Duster]

Well I might tell a doctor about how my boy thing is sticking to my leg...I swear he mentioned that, and must have edited it out.

As for a glass thong, gross.

Patricier21, maybe write to the company that makes the boxers.

[Jules]

As for a glass thong, gross.

Why!? Why is it any grosser than thong made from fabric? It would be even easier to wash or, um ... clean. You just wipe it with antispetic or something.

[Disney Duster]

The glass would be transparent. Gross. Also, I'm sure it would hurt.

[Jules]

Well I'm pretty sure it wouldn't be gross for a heterosexual guy (or lesbian woman).

I do agree however, that the glass would hurt.

Glass Panties!!!

[Disney Duster]

Thongs are also for men.

[Jules]

Oh, I suppose so. Yet somehow I never picture them on men.

[Disney Duster]

Jutst Google men thong or male thong. Hopefully you don't live in a place where you can't search such a thing.

[Jules]

It's OK. I don't live in North Korea ... thankfully.

Oh, and gosh darn it - Patricier21, young man, when will you be giving us an update on the state of your undies? You can't just leave us waiting!