Customer Reviews

ExOfficio Women's Give-N-Go Bikini Briefs

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3 star:		(2)
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Having just traveled for 3 weeks in December in Germany I can agree with the other positive product reviews. Not only do these panties wash and dry over night, I was thrilled that they fit my queen-size figure (size 18W jeans), too. I know that an earlier reviewer mentioned trouble with the fabic at the legs shredding - well, not so in my experience, so perhaps that was a fluke. I will never leave home without 'em.

These are so comfortable, and the material is the best of any underwear I've tried. It is light yet durable, keeps moisture away, is breathable in the crotch, waistband is not annoying. Perfect for the minimalist -- just dunk in a bowl in the sink with a little dishsoap, scrub for a few seconds, rinse and wring, hang to dry overnight. One word of warning though: the first pair I had of these I'd throw in with my laundry every once in a while and then the elastic started to go a little haywire. They are still wearable but now with my 2nd pair I'm going to stick with handwashing.

These undies are unbelievable. They deliver exactly what they promise. My training partners and I sat on the sidewalk when were were done with a 5K. When we all got up, there was all the proof the others needed to purchase these right away (I left no sweat print, but the others . . . everyone knew exactly where they sat). I loved them so much that I ended up buying 2 more pairs. My only concern is that after wearing them 6 times, the elastic around the legs have started to shred. The other 2 pairs are newer so I'm not sure if it was just a fluke or if they really don't hold up. If you run in hot weather - these are a must have!!!

I ordered two pair of these underwear for a trip overseas. I've worn them a couple times while still at home and I am very disappointed. They make me sweat MORE than I normally would - 2 hours at the office and a lot of moisture collects around the edges. This does not happen with my normal cotton underwear. The worst part is that they made me stinky after a relatively normal day at the office. This is UNACCEPTABLE. I would return the product if it wasn't such a hassle.

I spent 10 days in a rainforest in Costa Rica. I brought 5 pairs of these underwear, but I could have gotten away with 4. While even quick dry pants and shirts took a full day to dry and regular cotton t-shirts took two days to dry, these underwear were dry in a few hours. I could wash them at night and put them on in the morning. Since it was very hot and humid I found that I needed two pair a day, but they washed beautifully and dried so quickly that four pair really would have been plenty for the 10 days. They are very comfortable, they never rode up or rolled at the waistband. I highly recommend these underwear for everyone!

I have ordered several pairs of ExOfficio women's bikini underwear in nude color over the last six months. They are low profile and comfortable (exactly the style I like ~ not high-waisted "Granny panties," but big enough to offer coverage and not ride up). In addition, they do dry quickly after being washed. However, even though I hand wash and air dry them, they are not lasting like I had hoped. Being made of lycra, the fabric pills very easily (small snags from friction), especially when wearing with jeans (which I wear most of the time as a student). I think I am going to continue looking for another brand of underwear (perhaps one that is made of a cotton blend, hopefully reducing pilling?)

I was very excited to find ex officio brand on Amazon because I have worn these undies for a long time and love them. I also purchased the tank tops and they are also perfect. Wash & almost ready to wear. Takes little space for travel & home. I highly recommend these undies.

These panties are everything they claim to be- fast drying, odor resistant, etc. Overall, I am please with my purchase; however, the elastic around the thighs is a bit constrictive. I ordered a small and a medium and both pairs left red marks on my thighs. I noticed this also happens with the Exofficio boy shorts. Otherwise, they fit great. I am normally a small/medium and ended up going with the small because the medium was a bit too big in the bum area.

These undies seem nice enough. They dry quickly, although I would prefer not to have to remember to pull them out of the washer (for fear of destroying them in the dryer). My undies (well, all my clothes for that meatter) have got to be durable enough to withstand a washing machine and dryer. Perhaps I should wear them only for backpacking/hiking and always wash them by hand, but honestly I don't have the space in my life for "special" panties. If these work for backpacking, they've also got to work for a day at the office. Which leads to my major complaint - either my bum has grown much bigger from sitting around my office 8 hrs. per day (to subsidize my travel habit) or the sizing runs small for this product. I generaly wear a medium in virtually every piece of clothing, however a size large in these panties would probably feel more comfortable than the medium I ordered & have been wearing.

In summary, these undies are just fine, do what they are advertised to do (namely dry quickly and keep your bottom dry), but I'm not sure they're as amazingly fabulous as some reviewers purport. And for $12.32 per pair on sale, I'm more inclined to purchase running shorts with undies in them if I think I am going to be super hot hiking or backpacking. Now, all of that complaining aside, I am likely to buy another pair in size Large b/c I suspect I haven't yet discovered the full wonderfulness of these undies that other reviewers purport. I'll keep you posted.

August 18, 2011
I said I'd keep you posted. It turns out I will not buy another pair of these undies in a larger size. They really are not that great. I wore them an a 4 day camping trip in 90 degree Fahrenheit plus weather. They did not dry any better than my cotton undies when washed by hand and hung to dry. And wearing them felt simply gross. They were cloying and sticky. Yuck. FWIW, I also bought a pair of the even more expensive and highly touted Patagonia undies. The Patagonias were sized correctly, but still have that same icky, cloying feel. I am now quite happy with my 100% cotton undies from the Gap, while the over-priced syntheitic ones sit in my drawer.

Fast-drying and comfortable. Have not ever worn them for that special time of the month, as some have said that sanitary supplies do not stick well to the material.