Thunderpants - New Zealand made

Original Amoeba

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$27.3 $42 In stock

Category: womens fairtrade

These pants are straight out of the lab. It's like they were left in a petrie dish over the holidays, but really they were spray dyed using three different colours in wet and dried layers.

Hand dyed to order right here in our workroom by Sophie, all pairs are totally different! 

NB: These are hand dyed to order and may take up to a week to dispatch - please do not order if you need them tomorrow!

Our Original Thunderpants style first made in 1995! These are a flat fronted style with a soft gusset made from the same soft fabric as the outer garment. If you require extra room in the front you may want to look at our Pouch Fronted garments.

XS

6-  8

S

8-10

M

12-14

L

16-18

XL

20-22

2XL 

24-26

3XL 

28-30

waist cm

62-72

72-82

82-92

92-102

102-112

112-122

122-132

hip cm

76-86

86-96

96-106

106-116

116-126

126-136

136-146

leg band cm

39-68

41-70

43-72

45-75

49-79

54-84

60-90

waist inches

24-28

28-32

32-36

36-40

40-44

44-48

48-52

hip inches

30-34

34-38

38-42

42-46

46-50

50-54

54-58

leg band inches

15-26

16-27

17-28

18-29

19-31

21-33

23-35

  • Fit
  • Fabric
  • Care
  • The original comfy undies that don't go up your bum. This very comfortable full brief sits in the natural crease at the top of the leg and just under the navel. Thunderpants are cut with enough fabric to cover your rear end and the comfy bands hold them in place so even the most active folk will no longer need to readjust their underwear.

  • The Thunderpants fabric is 90% cotton and 10% spandex to give it that super comfy, soft stretchy feel. The waist and leg bands are constructed in the same, lovely fabric eliminating the need for the addition of nasty, grippy elastic and adding to the enjoyment of your Thunderpants experience. All the garments are made locally and lovingly in New Zealand. 

  • To preserve the vibrant colours 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, not in the drier. 

Your Thunderpants are not only super comfy but they are designed to withstand some pretty staunch stuff, so get into them and get on out there!



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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Matthew C. ★★★★★

The three-tone wet and dry layering came out even more dimensional in person than in the photos—every wrinkle catches a different shade. They fit true to size and the fairtrade cotton feels substantial without being stiff. I've already worn them three times this week.

Charlotte W. ★★★★★

The spray-dye effect is so unique in person—the colors blend in a way that feels artistic rather than messy. I love how lightweight the fabric is, perfect for warm days when I still want coverage. The hand-dyed finish makes each pair feel one-of-a-kind.

Samuel Y. ★★★★★

I was nervous about the fit since they're hand-dyed, but the straight-leg cut is surprisingly flattering. The three-color spray effect looks even better in person than the photos.