What's the little pocket in women's underwear for?
What's the little pocket in women's underwear for?
gusset
Why are gussets open at one end?
Why should we even want to enclose both ends? After all, we see ready to wear panties with one end left unsewn. The most important reason is that with one end open, lint and fluff from the washer and dryer can get trapped in the pocket created by the open ended gusset.
What is the point of a gusset?
The reason for the pocket is simple: A small piece of fabric—called a gusset—sits in the crotch of your panties to provide reinforcement, breathability, and moisture-wicking.
Why is the gusset not sewn?
The gusset was designed to provide more comfort and durability to underwear, and for women, it also serves a hygienic purpose. However, the real reason for this pocket is primarily for “lazy” reasons. Essentially, not sewing the one seam on this pocket saves time during the manufacturing process.
What is a gusset line?
A gusset is typically a triangular or diamond-shaped fabric liner that is inserted into a seam to allow for breathing room, improve shape, and provide reinforcement. You might find a gusset sewn into your handbags, your pillows (the side panels), tights, pantyhose, and other garments.Jun 4, 2018
What is a gusset on a woman?
Women and teenage girls are being urged to get to know and love their 'gusset', or pelvic floor. This area of a woman's body contains, from front to back, a woman's clitoris (sexual organ), urethra (tube from the bladder), vagina (birth canal) and anus (back passage).