Have you ever wondered what the life span of your underwear is? Well, according to these experts, we’re pretty confident that it’s a lot less than you think it is. In fact, when was the last time you found a hole in your socks but wore them anyway? Or felt your bra become a little bigger but just ignore the fit? There are some things that we just don’t think we ever need to replace unless we change size. A bra is for life, right?
Equally your underwear should be replaced every six months, while they recommend that socks are thrown away after a year.
But before you go throwing out your favorite bra every six months, our experts in the Textiles, Paper & Plastics Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute say it’s important you check-in with your bra that frequently to make sure it still fits properly and offers good support. After all, you may not wear the same bra every day! You should always lay them flat to dry as hanging would cause them to stretch out.
