13 Best Cotton Underwear for Women, Tested & Endorsed by Us

• What we love: Affordable; high-waist; made of 100% organic cotton that’s best for sensitive skin
• Worth noting: Leg elastic sometimes digs into skin; a bit “granny”; thick band

“I own a pack of these Hanes, and they’re the undies I reach for when I’m in need of full coverage,” says Glamour commerce editor Malia Griggs. “They’re not the cutest underwear I own, but when I’m feeling particularly bleh, they’re high-waist, soft, and just what I want on my body. They’re the only ones I own that are made of pure 100% cotton—nothing else, and they’re so cheap that I keep a stack of them around.”

Schwartz and Glamour senior editor Jessica Radloff own them too. “I have really sensitive skin, and these cotton briefs are not just super comfortable, but they also don’t irritate the way other materials often do,” says Radloff. Schwartz notes that the band is quite thick, though, so if you prefer a pair that you can forget you’re wearing, this might not be the set for you. On the plus side, “they don’t shift around much while I sleep, and because of the high band, I do feel like I’m wearing tummy-control underwear,” she says. Plus, they’re made of organic cotton, which is free of dyes and chemicals that irritate the skin.

• Material: 100% organic cotton
• Cut: High-waist brief
• Sizes: 5–10
• Colors: 5+ that vary by pack
• Value: $2.67 each (6-pack)