Original Balance by Lisa Congdon
Made in USA
Organic Cotton
Wedgie-Proof
Balance is designed by the the brilliant local artist and illustrator Lisa Congdon.
Lisa is an internationally known artist, illustrator, and writer. She makes art for clients around the globe, including Target, Amazon, Google, Warby Parker, Method, Comme des Garcons, REI and MoMA, among many others. She is the author of ten books, the host of her own podcast: The Lisa Congdon Sessions, and the cofounder of The Long Table Foundation.
Check out Lisa's work here.
Krista is wearing a size XL Original
Fit models (in Vanilla):
Breana is wearing a size 2XL Original: 5'4" tall, 46” bust, 37” waist, 53” hips
Caitlin is wearing a size MED Original: 5'5" tall, 34" bust, 30" waist, 40" hips
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"Original Balance by Lisa Congdon underwear provides luxurious comfort with features like organic cotton, different shapes and fun prints. Designed in the US, this underwear line is colorful and exciting, encouraging you to show off your unique style. Perfect for all-day wear, enjoy the look and feel of organic cotton."
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The Original comfy undies that don't go up your bum. In sizes SM - 4XL this very comfortable full brief sits in the natural crease at the top of the leg and usually hits just below the belly button. The Original is a higher rise, but not a high waisted undie. This is our most popular style and easily fits many body types.
Thunderpants 90% organic cotton/10% spandex fabric is sturdy, very stretchy, and has great retention to give our garments just enough stretch and bounce back. It helps the undies to stay up and on, and the other garments to keep their shape without sagging or bagging. We use the same soft organic cotton blend to cut our binding into a wide strip instead of using elastic so there is never any irritating elastic against your skin. All the garments are made locally and lovingly in Portland, OR.
To preserve the vibrant colors and life of the fabric we suggest you do not soak or bleach your Thunderpants items. Use a gentle detergent in a cold machine wash and dry your Thunderpants on the line (they will survive drying on low, but may fade a bit and cut down slightly on longevity). If you do wash warm or dry, make sure not to use too much heat as heat will break down the spandex!
All our prints are designed by artists and are limited edition. They don’t stick around long, but there is always something cute on the way!
Original Balance by Lisa Congdon
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Love these originals.
Best pants ever!,

Most comfy underpants in the world.
These are the softest and most comfortable underpants ever! I absolutely love the bright and fun colors. They last forever, I’m still waiting for the ones I bought years ago to wear out, but they are still in terrific shape. I don’t hand wash or dry, they just go in with everything else and they last year after year! I’m embarrassed at how many I own now, the new fabrics always tempt me in to buying more. I love thundies!

Comfy, functional, and I love wearing them.

I would definitely buy from you again.
I would definitely buy from you again.

They are awesome!! Love these undies.