Have a Panty Raid

Do some research, look through the lingerie drawers, find labels and write down what you see. You can get almost all the information you need by doing this.


Things to take note of when drawer raiding:

Sizes - select a newer garment for correct sizing, you don’t want to make the mistake of purchasing lingerie in the size was versus the size she is.

Colors - If she has every color under the rainbow except blue, there's a good chance she either doesn't like the color blue, or doesn't think it looks good on her. If on the other hand all she has is whites or soft earth tones, you can always try spicing things up a bit with a vivid color like bright red, blue or purple.

Styles - If you’re not sure what's what, then as they say 'a picture is worth a thousand words'. Browse the different categories and then either pick out some items similar to what she already has, or if she's timid, and her lingerie selection is small or even a little boring, let her know you think she's sexy by choosing some of the more daring lingerie.

Fabric – Often used in edgier lingerie, faux leather can have many different looks ranging from patent leather to plastic (also referred to as PVC). Faux leather is usually easy to clean, tend to be more durable and sometimes have a lining.

Fabric Patterns – This lightweight material is soft, extremely elastic and durable. Lycra is always blended with other fibers and therefore washing should be based on what the primary fiber is.

Comfort - if you find babydolls and chemises, your lady may not be into latex, corsets or other binding garments. You can be safe and choose the same styles she already has, or if you're trying to spice things up a little, take a chance and try getting her something different.

Note: You’re looking for sexy, so avoid the lingerie she's already seen at the discount stores and ANY garment that has “control” or “reduce” in the name, on the label or on the tag. Otherwise you won’t have to worry about sex any time soon.

Natural Materials – Materials made of fibers that come from a plant or an animal.

1. Cotton – Allows the skin to breathe and comes in great colors. Cotton washes well and is pretty durable but beware of possible shrinkage.

2. Silk – A popular lingerie material that feels sexy against the skin and has beautiful movement. The care of silk lingerie is more labor intensive and sometimes requires dry cleaning.

Synthetic Materials – Synthetic materials are all man made

1. Faux Leather – Often used in edgier lingerie, faux leather can have many different looks ranging from patent leather to plastic (also referred to as PVC). Faux leather is usually easy to clean, tend to be more durable and sometimes have a lining.

2. Lycra – This lightweight material is soft, extremely elastic and durable. Lycra is always blended with other fibers and therefore washing should be based on what the primary fiber is.

3. Nylon – Most commonly remembered for nylon stockings or “nylons”, nylon is used in many easy to care for garments. It is elastic, wrinkle resistant and super easy to care for. Polyester – It’s not just for old ladies. Polyester is designed to stretch, resist wrinkling and is durable, qualities that make it popular for blending with other fibers. It too is easy to care for.

4. Rayon – A less expensive and more durable substitute for silk, rayon is often blended with other fibers. It is comfortable and drapes well but based on whether it’s blended or not may require more effort in the care department.

5. Micro fiber – A blend of polyester and polyamide, fabrics made with microfibers are exceptionally soft and hold their shape well. These fibers have an excellent moisture removal or wicking quality and are easy to care for.

Most lingerie is delicate and should be treated as such so hand washing is the best thing you can do. Use luke-warm water. Hot water should never be used because it will break down the elastic and it shrinks natural fibers. While specially designed lingerie or delicate fabric wash is recommended you can also use a very mild soap. It’s important that you do not use bleach - it is too harsh for delicates. Once the garment is clean gently rinse it with clear water and gently squeeze excess water. After removing excess water smooth the garment and hang or lay it flat to dry. Dryers and delicates don’t usually get along so it’s a good idea that you don’t toss your lingerie into the dryer. Most lingerie is made of light material so a shake and laying it out flat will do the job.


Lingerie Fiber Materials:

The fast and clean of cleaning your lingerie:
1. Wash in lukewarm water
2. Use delicate fabric or mild soap
3. Gently squeeze or shake excess out water
4. Lay flat or hang to dry

Most materials are machine washable, but as mentioned before you should hand wash your lingerie. If you must use the washing machine, please use a lingerie wash bag. This will separate the lingerie from the other items being washed. Make sure you wash on the delicate cycle with other delicates and using a lingerie or delicate fabric wash.

Here is a quick list of how to care for common and not so common lingerie materials.
Cotton – Machine washable
Leather - Hand clean with leather care products; be sure to test in an unnoticeable spot. Air dry.
Nylon – Machine washable
Polyester – Machine washable
PVC – Hand wash, warm water and liquid detergent. Clean both sides and rinse with cool water. Hang to dry; inside out first and then the PVC side.
Rayon – Hand wash or dry clean
Silk – Dry Clean - Some silks can be hand washed but when in doubt dry clean

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