Bundle O' Ties Explained: What You Get and How to Use Them

Quick answer

Bundle O' Ties is a set of reusable fabric ties made by Thunderpants to adjust the fit of your underwear, especially for styles that sit high on the waist. They are a simple accessory rather than a garment: you thread or knot them where you need a little more hold, and reuse them across pairs. If you already own Sky Rise styles or find waistbands slip during the day, they are a practical add-on.

If you have ever pulled up a high-waisted pair only to have it slide down by lunchtime, you already understand why Thunderpants made Bundle O' Ties. These are small, reusable fabric ties designed to work with your existing underwear rather than replace it. They are part of the Thunderpants accessories range, and they solve a very specific problem: keeping a comfortable pair exactly where you want it.

This FAQ covers what arrives in a bundle, how to use the ties without damaging your pants, which Thunderpants styles they suit, and how to care for them so they last. If you are weighing up whether they are worth adding to your drawer, the answers below should make that decision straightforward.

What exactly is in a Bundle O' Ties?

A Bundle O' Ties is a set of reusable fabric ties made from Thunderpants fabric offcuts. Because they come from the same cotton drill used across the range, they feel soft against the skin and match the general look of the underwear rather than standing out as hardware. The bundle gives you several ties so you can use one on a pair you wear often and keep spares for others.

There is no plastic, elastic, or metal in the ties. That matters if you are trying to keep your underwear drawer free of synthetic components, or if you have sensitive skin that reacts to rigid waistband adjusters. They are also a way to use fabric that would otherwise be waste, which fits how Thunderpants already sells offcuts.

• Made from Thunderpants cotton drill offcuts, so they feel consistent with the rest of the range
• Reusable across multiple pairs rather than a one-pair fix
• No metal or plastic adjusters to dig in or wear out

How do you actually use them?

You use a tie by wrapping or threading it around the part of the waistband that needs more hold, then knotting it to the tension you want. Most people find the best results by placing the tie at the back or side of the waistband, where slipping usually starts. Because the ties are fabric, you can adjust them by feel: tighter for a secure fit under clothing, looser for lounging at home.

The ties are not a permanent alteration. You can move one from pair to pair, which makes them useful if you have a few styles that sit slightly differently. If a pair fits well already, you do not need a tie on it. Think of the bundle as a small toolkit for the two or three pairs in your drawer that never quite stay put.

• Start with a loose knot and tighten gradually rather than pulling hard on the first try
• Place the tie where the waistband slips most, usually the back or side
• Move ties between pairs instead of buying a set for every style

Which Thunderpants styles suit Bundle O' Ties?

They are most useful on high-waisted styles, because that is where fit adjustment matters most. The Sky Rise range is an extra high-waisted version of the originals, cut to sit high on your natural waist and taper in at the top. That tapered shape is designed to stay put, but bodies vary, and a tie gives you a way to fine-tune the hold without sizing up or down.

They are less necessary on lower-rise briefs that already sit below the waist, and they are not intended for kids' styles. If you are unsure whether a pair needs adjustment, wear it for a full day first. If you are pulling it up more than once or twice, a tie is a reasonable fix. If it stays put, save the tie for another pair.

• Best suited to Sky Rise and other high-waisted Thunderpants
• Not needed on low-rise briefs that already sit securely
• Not designed for kids' sizes

Do they damage the fabric or affect washing?

No. Because the ties are made from the same cotton drill as the pants, they behave like the rest of your Thunderpants in the wash. Remove the tie before washing if you want to keep it separate, or leave it loosely knotted and wash it with the pair. Either way, there is no metal to rust or plastic to crack over time.

The main thing to watch is over-tightening. A fabric tie pulled very tight can leave a temporary crease in the waistband, and on hand-painted styles you want to be gentle around the painted area. Thunderpants already advises keeping hand-painted items away from harsh treatment, so treat the tie the same way: firm enough to hold, not so tight that it marks the fabric.

• Remove or loosen ties before washing to avoid unnecessary strain
• Keep ties away from bleach and high heat, same as your Thunderpants
• Be gentle around hand-painted designs like the Smiley Face print

Are they worth adding to your drawer?

If you own one or two high-waisted pairs that never stay exactly where you want them, yes. A bundle costs less than replacing those pairs, and it lets you keep wearing the sizes you already have. If every pair in your drawer fits well, you probably do not need one, and that is a fine outcome too.

The honest tradeoff is that a fabric tie is a manual adjustment, not a built-in elastic system. You will knot it yourself, and you may need to retie it after washing. In exchange, you get a reusable, plastic-free accessory that extends the wearability of the Thunderpants you already own.

• Worth it if you have high-waisted pairs that slip during the day
• Skip it if your current pairs already stay put without help
• A reusable fix that avoids buying a different size

Bundle O' Ties at a glance

What it is

A set of reusable fabric ties made from Thunderpants cotton drill offcuts, used to adjust the fit of your underwear. An accessory, not a garment: it works with the pairs you already own.

Best for

High-waisted styles such as Sky Rise that sit on your natural waist and may still shift during the day. If a pair stays put on its own, you do not need a tie on it.

How to use

Wrap or thread a tie around the waistband where it slips, knot to the tension you want, and move it between pairs as needed. Start loose and tighten gradually to avoid marking the fabric.

Care

Remove or loosen the tie before washing, keep it away from bleach and high heat, and be gentle around hand-painted designs. Treat it like the rest of your Thunderpants and it will last.

Thunderpants styles that work well with Bundle O' Ties

• Sky Rise Banana: Sky Rise Thunderpants are an extra high-waisted version of the originals that sit high on your natural waist and taper in at the top, so they stay where they are meant to all day long. This is the style Bundle O' Ties is most useful for: if the tapered waist still shifts on your body, a tie adds the extra hold without changing size.
• Sky Rise Smiley Face: These Smiley Face Thunderpants have been hand painted by someone at Thunderpants to brighten up your day, and they may take up to a week to dispatch. Hand-painted styles need gentler handling, so loosen or remove the tie before washing and avoid over-tightening it around the painted area.
• Cotton Cami Dress Indigo - limited sizes: This floaty 100% cotton dress has been tie dyed in an indigo dye bath, and Thunderpants advises washing it separately for the first few washes. If you wear Bundle O' Ties with indigo-dyed pieces, keep the first few washes separate so the dye does not transfer to the ties or other garments.

Bundle O' Ties is a small, practical accessory for anyone whose high-waisted Thunderpants do not quite stay where they should. It is reusable, made from the same cotton drill as the rest of the range, and easy to move between pairs. If your drawer is already settled, you can skip it; if one or two pairs keep slipping, it is a low-cost way to keep wearing what you already own.