Strings and thongs: differences and similarities
Strings and thongs are undergarments that use very little material. This also explains why very few women know the difference between a string and a thong. Read on to learn about the differences and similarities between these two types of brief.
7 February 2024 • 3 min reading time
All about the difference between a string and a thong.
There is a reason why strings and thongs are frequently confused and often even mistaken for the same garment. From the front, the underwear actually looks identical: the narrow fabric triangle that covers the intimate zone and the high leg openings make these panties sexy accessories in your lingerie drawer.
In addition to their visual attributes, both briefs are particularly practical under tight dresses, pants and skirts: due to their slim, narrow cut, they are virtually invisible under clothing, while also offering plenty of freedom of movement. This is why strings and thongs are unlikely to ever go out of fashion!
The difference between strings and thongs can only be seen from the back: as the name suggests, in the case of a ‘string’, a narrow band is all that connects the front and the back. In addition, the side part that goes around the hips usually consists of a string that is partially tied – also known as a G-string.
CALIDA ECO SENSE thong, low cut
In contrast to the string, the thong also has a fabric triangle at the back, which connects the two sides. In addition, the crotch material consists of a slightly wider band, rather than a string. This means that both types of brief feel very different.
CALIDA ECO SENSE thong brief
A thong and string thong is somewhere between a thong and a string. Just like a string, the crotch of the string thong is always a string. In the case of the thong, however, a slightly wider band connects the front and back.
From behind, the thong and the string thong look very similar; both briefs have a rapidly tapering fabric triangle at the back. This is narrower than a thong, but wider than a string.
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