Knickers with no edge and why they do not show under clothes

Short answer: Knickers with no edge do not show under clothes, because there is no wide elastic or clear seam pressing through. It also depends on size, fabric and colour. Choose a flat, soft style in the right size, and check in the mirror before you head out.

Why edges show under clothes

An edge shows when something presses against the skin and creates a line in the clothes on top. It can be a wide elastic, a thick seam or a pair that is too small. Close-fitting fabric makes it worse because it follows the body, so even small ridges appear as lines.

What no edge means

Knickers with no edge are made so that the waistband and legs end softly and flat instead of with a clear elastic. How that is done varies from brand to brand, so read the description of seams and edges before you choose. The aim is a transition between knickers and skin that is as smooth as possible.

Bamboo knickers with no visible lines

Bamboo in clothing is viscose from bamboo, and the fabric is soft and smooth. Look at bamboo knickers and read how the waistband and legs are made in each style. A flat edge and a soft surface help the knickers sit more discreetly under clothes.

Size decides a lot

Knickers that are too small cut in and create a line, however flat the edge is. If they are too big, they gather in folds that can also show. Measure your hips and waist and compare with the size guide, so the knickers sit close and even without pressing.

Colour and fabric

Choose a colour close to your skin or to the clothes on top if you want to avoid it showing through. Thin, light clothes can give away dark knickers, and thicker fabric hides more. The fabric of the knickers should be smooth, so it does not form small irregularities under your clothes.

The clothes on top

Close-fitting dresses, leggings and knitwear show the most. If you are worried, try the knickers under the clothes you want to wear, and look at yourself from the side and from behind. Looser clothes forgive more, so you can choose more freely by comfort and pick the cut to suit the day.

How to test at home

Put the knickers on under the clothes you plan to wear, and stand in front of a mirror in good light. Sit, bend and walk a few steps. Feel whether the waistband presses, and look for any line. If you see one, try a different size or cut.

Washing and the rest of your underwear

Wash the knickers according to the care label so the edges and fabric keep their shape. Look at bamboo underwear for women if you want to put the drawer together in the same style, and at bamboo tops for women, which you can wear as a soft layer under clothes.

Frequently asked questions

Why does my underwear show under clothes

It is usually down to a wide elastic, a thick seam, or knickers that are too small or too big. Close-fitting fabric makes it stand out, so check the size and choose a flat edge.

Do knickers with no edge have to be a particular colour

No, but a colour close to your skin or to the clothes on top shows through less. Light, thin clothes give away the most.

How do I test whether the knickers show

Put them on under the clothes you plan to wear and look in the mirror from the front, side and back. Sit and bend, and look for a line.