What Is the Best Material for Underwear? Features and Benefits to Look For

by RITASHAPE Style Team

Choosing the right underwear isn’t just about style and fit — the material you pick plays a huge role in comfort, durability, and health. Whether you’re shopping for everyday briefs, shapewear, or something special, knowing what fabrics work best helps you make the perfect choice.

At RITASHAPE, we’re all about comfortable, breathable underwear designed for real UK women. Here’s our guide to the best materials for underwear — and why they matter.

Cotton: The classic choice

✅ Breathable & soft — Cotton lets your skin breathe, reducing sweat and irritation.
✅ Hypoallergenic — Great for sensitive skin and everyday wear.
✅ Durable & easy-care — Cotton underwear holds up well to washing.
✅ Natural fibre — Sustainable and eco-friendly when organic.

Modal: The silky smooth fabric

✅ Luxuriously soft — Modal feels silky against your skin, perfect for comfort.
✅ Moisture-wicking — Keeps you dry by drawing sweat away.
✅ Flexible & lightweight — Moves with you without restriction.
✅ Resistant to shrinking and pilling — Keeps its shape wash after wash.

Microfiber: The performance fabric

✅ Stretchy and supportive — Perfect for shapewear and seamless styles.
✅ Smooth finish — Invisible under clothes with no lines.
✅ Moisture-wicking — Helps you stay fresh during busy days.
✅ Lightweight and breathable — Great for active lifestyles.

Lace and mesh: For style and breathability

✅ Elegant and feminine — Adds beauty without sacrificing comfort.
✅ Breathable — Mesh panels keep things airy.
✅ Often blended with stretch fabrics — For fit and flexibility.

What to look for when choosing underwear materials

• Breathability: Keeps skin dry and healthy.

• Softness: For all-day comfort without irritation.

• Stretch: To fit your shape and move with you.

• Durability: Holds up through washing and wearing.

• Care instructions: Easy to wash and maintain.

Why RITASHAPE’s underwear fabrics stand out

Our shapewear and lingerie use the finest blends of cotton, modal, and microfiber — designed to keep you comfy, confident, and stylish every day.

Ready to feel the difference quality fabrics make?
Shop RITASHAPE’s underwear collection now → RITASHAPE.COM