{"id":184587,"date":"2025-10-06T15:05:30","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T14:05:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centmagazine.co.uk\/?p=184587"},"modified":"2025-10-06T15:15:22","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T14:15:22","slug":"knickers-love-a-bit-of-comfort","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/?p=184587","title":{"rendered":"Knickers, Love A Bit of Comfort"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b45863800bb7f8032bd62e42911fdf8d wp-block-paragraph\">In the 1800&#8217;s underwear was not something that was considered to be comfortable; nor was comfort deemed necessary. It was there to hold &#8216;everything&#8217; in place and keep skin away from clothes. The corsetier Johann Gottfried Spiesshofer and the merchant Michael Braun founded a corset factory in 1886, with six employees and six sewing machines. Every product was handcrafted out of a barn in Heubach, in the German Kingdom of W\u00fcrttemberg. Inspired by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, they named their brand \u201cTriumph\u201d in 1902. The post-war era marked a revolution in the corsetry industry: The end of the conventional corsets and the start of the bra\u2019s incredible success, with its first bra launched in 1922. From then on, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/what-trends-to-wear-love-fashion-for-autumn-winter-25\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">underwear<\/a><\/strong>, ladies&#8217; underthings, knickers, panties or whatever words you feel comfortable with, have become a lot more pleasant to wear. Find out more in <em>Knickers, Love A Bit of Comfort  <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-633aec3b8ecf051765740ff23a4648f3 wp-block-paragraph\">We probably don&#8217;t think too much about our underwear when we get dressed of a morning. There are usually far more pressing things on our minds.  However, we do notice quite quickly into the day when the chosen items under our clothes are uncomfortable. Let&#8217;s be honest, it is the most annoying feeling. Yet bras have gone through many iterations to be what they are today.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Corset-Knickers-Love-A-Bit-of-Comfort.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"770\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Corset-Knickers-Love-A-Bit-of-Comfort.jpg?resize=500%2C770&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-184884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Corset-Knickers-Love-A-Bit-of-Comfort.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Corset-Knickers-Love-A-Bit-of-Comfort.jpg?resize=195%2C300&amp;ssl=1 195w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-aa6cdac5766371b6080a13b837344d4f wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a0Hourglass corset\u00a0from 1878<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d2f647249f0c0b5410cfbc1ad618975b wp-block-paragraph\">From the choice of fabrics to the styles on offer, the revolution in comfort has taken quite a while, but it is here. One of the most historically used fabrics is, of course, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/the-most-famous-grass-is-bottled-with-love-and-perfection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cotton<\/a><\/strong>. Used from ancient times (the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/women-and-oils-discover-the-proven-history-of-eastern-perfume\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Egyptians<\/a><\/strong> used it a lot) cotton became a popular fabric for underwear because of its comfort and breathability, especially as garments became lighter and more fitted. Then, in the late 1970&#8217;s along came Lycra and changed underwear for the better ever since.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e0d6859dfa84a24b6acf2f1d60135ca2 wp-block-paragraph\">From the invention of this rubbery type of elastic that could be melded with cotton, clothing of all sorts would stretch and stay in place. And more than any other clothing, undergarments were real winners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ca044ba0f3d8ceda7bee76d68a95ceca wp-block-paragraph\">In 1979, the company Sloggi was born from The Triumph Group by introducing a cotton revolution. They introduced comfortable underwear made from a blend of cotton and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/21-for-20\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lycra<\/a><\/strong>.   This meant linergie could be boil-washed forever, without losing shape and colour. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/102247107836_102246997836_CM_F_3.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"870\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/102247107836_102246997836_CM_F_3.jpg?resize=580%2C870&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"comfortable underwear for women\" class=\"wp-image-184886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/102247107836_102246997836_CM_F_3.jpg?w=682&amp;ssl=1 682w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/102247107836_102246997836_CM_F_3.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9ab710cf8c468622e0769e4dc7d6d8ac wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4887712ef40d504aa7d53fedbdd0d8bd wp-block-paragraph\">The brand continues to innovate, focusing on comfortable, lasting, and increasingly sustainable products with their latest collection, named Free Evolve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-501e10b2cfd74694411bd37d20d8c922 wp-block-paragraph\">The\u00a0collection has a\u00a02-sizes-fits-most\u00a0(XS-M\/ L-XXL)\u00a0approach to get everybody moving comfortably. This made-to-mix and match collection comes in solid or lace across a mix of silhouettes, including bralettes, briefs, shorts, bodysuits and tees, so that it can be remixed and reinvented, with some pieces even reversible.  It features moisture-wicking, ultra-breathable and lightweight micro modal characteristics. There are four colourways on offer from Black, a Dusty Rose, Cream and Petrol Blue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-02d0772cdb9bf91d0888840bafcf2d36 wp-block-paragraph\">Katharina Mayer, Global Head of Design at Sloggi tells .Cent, advise on the choice of fabrics used and why<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1d742485e94d271e45e5bccc6e1f3d91 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>I believe clothing should simplify life, not complicate it. Our modern world is already busy enough \u2014 so we set out to create pieces that are easy to buy, easy to wear, and easy to care for.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b7fd4b92973b6cc106fe98c5449bfda5 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>That vision led us directly to the materials: fabrics that feel soft against the skin, move effortlessly with the body and stand up to the rhythm of everyday life. High stretch, ultra-soft handfeel and durability were non-negotiable. Micro modal and lace made from recycled PA became the perfect choice, embodying that balance of comfort, functionality and modern simplicity in design.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9f883361a911adcb41cc5fbc2c0f2ba2 wp-block-paragraph\">The brand worked with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/see-the-common-trends-design-festival-fashion-week-in-london\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">manufacturers<\/a> <\/strong>to develop these specific fabrications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-194ce18298a2a5ae58144b4ce7bbafbc wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Fabrics like this aren\u2019t found off the shelf. To bring our vision to life, we worked hand-in-hand with long-term supplier partners we deeply trust. Together, we co-created the material to deliver exactly what we envisioned. We pushed boundaries, balancing technical performance with distinctive aesthetic and the result speaks for itself. It\u2019s not just fabric development; it\u2019s design innovation through collaboration.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/102247107836_102246997836_CM_F_4.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"870\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/102247107836_102246997836_CM_F_4.jpg?resize=580%2C870&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"comfortable underwear for women\" class=\"wp-image-184887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/102247107836_102246997836_CM_F_4.jpg?w=682&amp;ssl=1 682w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/102247107836_102246997836_CM_F_4.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7b36da3c8aab49a3ca70e34b1ec1d382 wp-block-paragraph\">The fabric is so important in Free Evolve<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c7a951267e4c96b706c748526b153ca4 wp-block-paragraph\"> Free Evolve was created to make life easier. With simplified sizing (just two sizes: XS\u2013M and L\u2013XXL), the material has to do the work, combining powerful flexibility with strong recovery so it adapts to the individual, not the other way around. That adaptability is what turns a good product into a great one: from the ease of choosing your size to the effortless comfort of wearing it every day. These values go beyond <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/the-past-shapes-the-present-an-astonishing-design-story\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">technical<\/a><\/strong> performance; they make the product inclusive, empowering and seamlessly aligned with modern life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-61a59bd31ddf9eb1d2d5744ae806be4e wp-block-paragraph\">To find out all you need to know about <a href=\"https:\/\/uk.sloggi.com\/?utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_campaign=Sloggi_UK_SEA_01_Brand_Brand&amp;utm_campaignid=22348459616&amp;utm_term=sloggi%20underwear&amp;adgroupid=177555282858&amp;network=g&amp;matchtype=e&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22348459616&amp;gbraid=0AAAAACzI_vj-bnwi2np6v6Uaf5dGwqRsa&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw0Y3HBhCxARIsAN7931VpxCQkDMM5BTQWvXr0_c6M2I_fpPIaB2-bGbeoCFEBlUO-VxD6y2YaArkkEALw_wcB\">UKSloggi.com please visit here<\/a> and meet the <a href=\"https:\/\/uk.sloggi.com\/campaigns\/free-evolve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Free Evolve collection, please visit here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e3469f5e078b1833e9b9cf6d6994000d wp-block-paragraph\">If you enjoyed reading  <em>Knickers, Love A Bit of Comfort,  <\/em>then why not read <em><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/infinite-bodies-makes-its-wonderful-way-to-london-for-the-first-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Infinite Bodies here<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f0c406b4c61932b8daee6c4b6b41f567 wp-block-paragraph\">.Cent Magazine London; <strong><em>Luxury Mindset<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the 1800&#8217;s underwear was not something that was considered to be comfortable; nor was comfort deemed necessary. 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