In the heat and humidity of summer, perhaps the only thing worse than chafing between your legs is being suctioned by sweat to your clothes, or worse, a chair you have to peel yourself off. If you’ve been looking for a way to beat uncomfy rubbing and sticking, then meet your new favorite pair of seamless, anti-chafe undershorts.
Aptly named the Thigh Saver, these thin but supportive bottoms from the beloved Knix brand aim to keep your bum and thighs cool and dry even on the most humid of days, without adding bulky layers. You likely know Knix for its leakproof underwear, but the brand’s other claim to fame is these cooling and smoothing shorts that reviewers say help reduce rubbing, chafing and sweating. Select styles even offer the world-famous leakproof protection!
Even better? As part of the Knix brand’s warehouse sale chock-full of great deals — every pair of Thigh Savers is $25 right now. That’s 35% off their non-absorbent, classic shorts and nearly 50% off the leakproof contour option.
The shorts are a godsend to wear underneath your clothes without overheating in the summer or fearing your bum will be accidentally exposed.
“These are the only thing that have made it fun and practical to wear dresses without my thighs rubbing,” wrote one shopper, Erin B.
Running from XS-4XL, the classic shorts have a 6-inch inseam, giving your behind a little extra coverage. They’re also available in 4-inch and 10-inch styles, catering to different sizing needs. Select styles offer “light” absorbency, which the brand says can hold about one tampon’s or pantyliner’s worth of fluid. The “contour” options provide gentle compression and support around your tummy, like low-key shapewear you won’t hate wearing.
The cooling, quick-dry fabric is designed to feel like you’re not even wearing bottoms. All models of the shorts have a built-in cotton-blend liner, so you can wear them comfortably without underwear, though if you prefer undies and shorts, you can rock that, too.
And even if no one else is seeing them, you can grab the shorts in a variety of great colors and patterns you love — from a range of nudes to cheetah and lace.
Unlike regular underwear with a pantyliner, adult diapers or other menstrual products, absorbent underwear removes moisture and fights odor as it quickly absorbs and holds liquid. The leakproof, stain-proof gusset (i.e. liner) in Knix’s absorbent options is packed with technical fabrics (similar to workout clothes) that ensure blood, sweat, pee, discharge or other fluids never seep through to your legs, clothes or chair. This can help you feel drier and more comfortable throughout the day, but can also give you peace of mind knowing you’re covered and protected from accidents or leakage.
In addition to these highly-rated under-shorts, be sure to poke around the brand’s full Warehouse Sale for up to 50% off. The deals are seriously good. Here’s a quick overview:
You can snag yourself a pair (or two!) of the brand’s classic leakproof underwear in select styles up to 30% off, seamless bras that one reviewer deemed as “the best comfort bra ever” for a whopping 47% off, leakproof swimwear super handy for period protection in the water at 30% off and dreamy sleepsets reviewers could “lounge in all day long” that are up to 30% off in select colors.
For more use cases and testimonials from happy Knix Thigh Saver wearers, check out these promising reviews (which, BTW offer info about the reviewer’s height and pant size.)
“Wish I had found these years ago Okay I bought these shorts because it’s hot and thigh chafing is happening, and wowza! I didn’t want to take them off! They’re so comfy, and cooling! I have had many uncomfortable summer days where I could have used these… They’re a game changer. I’ve already bought 2 more pairs. Thank you Knox for making these. You’re making every chubby thigh happier!” — Harmony M.
“These shorts save me during the summer. I had tried everything to help when my thighs would rub while wearing greases and skirts. These are the only thing that have made it fun and practical to wear dresses without my thighs rubbing. I would highly recommend them.” — Janet P.
“Very happy with this purchase. They are so soft and comfortable but I felt very secure knowing they are leakproof. I wore these for a 12 hour day and didn’t have to adjust them or even think about them, which was amazing! Will definitely purchase more.” — Deborah C.
“These are my new favorite, especially for summer. They are light & thin. The legs do not ride up. No more chafe or even sticky thighs when wearing skirts or dresses.” — Monica D.
“The Thigh Saver was awesome to wear. Non pinching/binding waistband and leg bands made it a non issue to wear all day long. One day in Dubrovnik I walked over 15 km and climbed over a thousand stairs in total comfort! Will definitely be buying another pair!” — Katlyn H.
“This is exactly what I’ve been looking for, especially for sweaty summer months full of thigh chafing. Love that this isn’t too high waisted either, so ca still wear with backless tops or dresses” — Carol M
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