| Standard Panty Sizes | ||||
| Standard Size | Nominal Waist | Maximum Hip | Maximum Thigh | Depth (Front-to-Back) |
| X-Small | 29"-34" (73cm-86cm) | 35.5" (90cm) | 19" (48cm) | 28.5" (72cm) |
| Small | 31"-36" (79cm-91cm) | 38" (96.5cm) | 20" (50.5cm) | 30" (76cm) |
| Small Plus | 34"-39" (84cm-99cm) | 40.5" (103cm) | 21" (53cm) | 31.5" (80cm) |
| Medium | 36"-41" (91cm-104cm) | 43" (109cm) | 22" (56cm) | 33" (83.5cm) |
| Medium Plus | 39"-44" (99cm-112cm) | 45.5" (115.5cm)) | 23" (58cm) | 34.5" (87.5cm) |
| Large | 41"-46" (104cm-111cm) | 48" (122cm) | 24" (61cm) | 36" (91.5cm) |
| Large Plus | 43"-50" (109cm-127cm) | 52" (132cm) | 26.5" (67cm) | 40" (101.5cm) |
| X-Large | 47"-54" (119cm-137cm) | 56" (142cm) | 29" (73.5cm) | 44" (111.5cm) |
| X-Large Plus | 51"-57" (129cm-145cm) | 59" (150cm) | 30.5" (77.5cm) | 48" (122cm) |
| XX-Large | 54"-60" (137cm-152cm) | 62" (157cm) | 32" (81cm) | 52" (132cm) |
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What the above terms mean
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| Nominal Waist |
If you know any of your measurements you probably
know your waist size so all our panties can be purchesed in a range of standard waist
sizes but it is only a rough guide as it is following three measurements that determine the fit of your panties and it is much better if you can check these three measurements. It
is not difficult and all you need is a tape measure. You may have noticed that the waist size ranges overlap and you have a choice of sizes that might fit you. In most cases it is better to choice the larger size unless you really want a tight fit. This is particularly true if your waist is more than two inches (five cm) smaller than your hips as (unless you check the hip size is adequate) the smaller choice might not fit over your hips. |
| Maximum Hip |
This is the maximum hip size that the garment
will fit over. All panties have an elasticated waist so they will fit waist
sizes up to the hip size. If your hip size (measured over your choice of nappy if
applicable) is larger than the Maximum Hip size you will not be able
to pull the panties up over your hips so you must select a larger size. |
| Maximum Thigh |
Having selected a standard size based on your
hip size you need to consider your thigh size. The Maximum Thigh size is the largest thigh that the garment will fit over. Panties have elasticated legs but will not stretch to much more than this size without the risk of tearing. You need to measure around the top of your thigh around the line where the elasticated thigh opening should fit. |
| Depth (Front-to-Back) |
This measurement determines where the waist of
your panties will fit. Selecting a larger size will give you greater depth and allow for either a higher waist or for thicker layers of nappies and soakers to be worn. |