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that moves with the body instead of gripping it.","thin_elastic_waistband":"The narrow elastic band minimizes visible lines and spreads light pressure rather than digging, a deliberate choice for a thong intended to feel unobtrusive under fitted clothing.","100_organic_cotton_gusset":"A fully cotton gusset — the only skin-contact zone that matters for moisture management — mirrors the material focus that made Miiyu’s high-cut thong a Reddit favourite for comfort, even though the rest of the body is a pointelle blend."}},"bundle_value_vs_competitors":{"title":"How the 5-for-$39.95 deal compares","entries":{"vs_gap_3_pack":"Gap’s organic stretch cotton thong 3-pack costs CA$39.95 regular — $13.32 per pair, 67% more than Miiyu’s $8.00 in the 5-for-$39.95 deal — and uses a 92% organic cotton/8% elastane blend with a lower organic content, so Miiyu delivers a higher organic proportion at a noticeably lower per-pair price.","vs_quince_6_pack":"Miiyu’s 5-for-$39.95 bundle costs $8.00 per pair, nearly matching Quince’s $7.50 per pair for a 6-pack of 95% organic cotton thongs — while Quince bundles OEKO-TEX and bluesign certifications into its product, Miiyu’s smaller pack means a lower total outlay ($39.95 vs $45), appealing to buyers who prioritise spend over additional certs.","single_vs_bundle_price":"At $12.99 each, five of these thongs would total $64.95 — the 5-for-$39.95 bundle cuts that to $8.00 apiece, a 38% saving that makes stocking up on organic cotton more attainable and reduces the barrier to switching from synthetic underwear.","mix_and_match_5_for_39_95":"The 5-for-$39.95 discount isn’t locked to a pre-selected pack — it triggers automatically at checkout on any five eligible panties from the offer, letting shoppers mix colours and sizes freely, which is useful for those who want all thongs in different shades without paying the individual $12.99 price."},"entry_quotes":{"vs_gap_3_pack":[{"url":"https://www.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?pid=5867320030003","quote":"CA$39.95"},{"url":"https://www.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?pid=5867320030003","quote":"Made with 92% organically grown cotton."}],"vs_quince_6_pack":[{"url":"https://www.quince.com/ca/women/women-s-organic-cotton-thong","quote":"Materials: 95% organic cotton, 5% spandex"},{"url":"https://www.quince.com/ca/women/women-s-organic-cotton-thong","quote":"Comes in a pack of six thongs"},{"url":"https://www.quince.com/ca/women/women-s-organic-cotton-thong","quote":"$45.00"}]},"entry_sources":{"vs_gap_3_pack":["https://www.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?pid=5867320030003"],"vs_quince_6_pack":["https://www.quince.com/ca/women/women-s-organic-cotton-thong"]}},"simons_sustainability_claims":{"title":"What the sustainability labels really mean","entries":{"good_on_you_material_validation":"Fashion sustainability rating platform Good On You flags Simons as a brand that uses lower-impact materials including organic cotton, lending independent corroboration that the organic fiber in this thong is part of a brand-level material strategy rather than a one-off product claim.","three_decade_sustainability_legacy":"Simons began its environmental journey in 1990 by funding marine ecotoxicology research through a beluga whale adoption, and its fifth-generation CEO frames business planning on a quarter-century horizon — giving the Vision program a depth of commitment that extends well beyond a seasonal collection."},"entry_quotes":{"good_on_you_material_validation":[{"url":"https://directory.goodonyou.eco/brand/simons","quote":"It uses some lower-impact materials including organic cotton."}],"three_decade_sustainability_legacy":[{"url":"https://bullfrogpower.com/blog/partnering-with-bullfrog-power-simons-reinforces-its-sustainability-commitment/","quote":"The Simons sustainability journey began on March 9, 1990, when the company adopted a beluga whale named Twik to support the St. Lawrence National Institute of Ecotoxicology"},{"url":"https://bullfrogpower.com/blog/partnering-with-bullfrog-power-simons-reinforces-its-sustainability-commitment/","quote":"when we think of our business, it’s not in terms of the next quarter, but the next quarter-century."}]},"entry_sources":{"good_on_you_material_validation":["https://directory.goodonyou.eco/brand/simons"],"three_decade_sustainability_legacy":["https://bullfrogpower.com/blog/partnering-with-bullfrog-power-simons-reinforces-its-sustainability-commitment/"]}},"pointelle_organic_blend_properties":{"title":"Pointelle organic cotton: feel and breathability","entries":{"100_cotton_gusset":"The entire gusset is 100% organic cotton, creating a chemical-free, moisture-absorbent layer at the most critical contact point — this detail is particularly valuable for women prone to irritation or who prefer no synthetic fibers in sensitive areas.","blend_stretch_vs_100_cotton":"The organic cotton blend label indicates the presence of a stretch fiber — typically elastane — which is absent from Miiyu’s 100% organic cotton high-cut thong; for this pointelle thong, that small synthetic component delivers the shape retention and cling that a barely-there style needs, without sacrificing the breathable, natural feel of cotton.","vision_program_sustainability":"Simons’ Vision program badge certifies that this thong is made with at least 50% reduced-impact materials versus conventional counterparts, with specific focus on organic cotton, water-conscious production, and emissions reduction — so the garment’s eco-credentials go beyond fabric content alone to encompass the manufacturing footprint.","thin_elastic_and_scalloped_trim":"The thin enclosed elastic at the waist and legs is designed to stay flat and prevent visible panty lines, while the fine scalloped trim adds a soft, feminine finish that matches the pointelle’s delicate pattern — together they make the thong disappear under thin or light-colored fabrics."}}}},"handle":"pointelle-knit-thong-organic-cotton-15903-221581","storefront_path":"/en/women-underwear/panties/5-for-39-95/pointelle-knit-thong-organic-cotton--15903-221581","storefront_url":"https://ai.simons.ca/en/women-underwear/panties/5-for-39-95/pointelle-knit-thong-organic-cotton--15903-221581"}}