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Women's activewear hipsters at DILLING are made from merino wool, designed for use as a base layer during physical activity and everyday wear. Hipster-cut briefs sit lower on the hip than standard briefs, which makes them compatible with a wider range of activewear waistbands and reduces the likelihood of the underwear waistband sitting above the top of tights or shorts. At DILLING, the activewear hipster is made to function as a base layer in a layering system: worn next to the skin, it manages moisture and maintains comfort through extended physical activity.
The women's activewear hipsters range is designed for running, yoga, gym training, and other moderate-to-high-output activities where underwear comfort directly affects performance.
Synthetic underwear fabrics, nylon and polyester in particular, are widely used in activewear because they are lightweight, stretch easily, and dry quickly. Merino wool offers different advantages for underwear use in active settings. It absorbs moisture into the fibre rather than spreading it across the surface, which means the fabric feels drier against the skin during moderate exercise. It also resists odour significantly better than synthetic alternatives, which makes merino underwear practical for multi-day use during travel or outdoor activity where frequent washing is not possible.
The hipster cut sits lower on the hip than a standard brief, which places the waistband below most activewear waistbands. This prevents the dual-waistband situation that arises when underwear and activewear tights share the same waist height, which can cause discomfort, visibility through outer layers, and restricted movement. For activities such as running, where the range of hip movement is significant, a low-cut hipster reduces interference between layers.
The activewear hipsters in the DILLING women's range are constructed with flat seams to reduce the risk of chafing during sustained physical activity. Visible or raised seams in underwear worn under close-fitting tights can cause irritation over the course of a run or gym session. Flat-seam construction addresses this by keeping the seam profile low so that it does not create pressure points against the skin under the compression of activewear.
Women's activewear hipsters at DILLING come in standard UK sizing from XS to XL. The merino wool construction provides stretch to fit a range of body shapes within each size. Full size guidance with hip measurements is available on individual product pages.
Merino wool hipsters can be machine washed on a wool cycle at 30°C. Lay flat to dry rather than hanging, which can stretch the waistband. Do not tumble dry. For activewear underwear used in high-perspiration conditions, washing after each use maintains the integrity of the merino fibres and the elasticity of the waistband. Full care instructions are listed on each product label.
