Cotton underwear has a number of advantages and disadvantages.

It is convenient for the majority carriers, both for its ability to breathe and because it has a smooth surface that does not irritate most skin. It is a natural fabric and is hypoallergenic. Unlike nylon and other synthetic materials commonly used to make underwear, cotton absorbs moisture and hold to become a habitat for fungi; or produce static electricity. However, unless it is treated as a delicate washable, spreads much more easily than synthetic underwear.

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