Soft Leather Thong with Lycra Back 3-100

What the 3-100 is

The Soft Leather Thong with Lycra Back, style 3-100, is a women's black leather thong cut in a classic high-hip silhouette. The front is a single shaped panel of soft black leather with a glossy surface and fine topstitching running along both edges, joined to narrow leather side straps that sit flat across the hips. There is no clasp, zip, hook or metal fitting anywhere on the garment — it is a pull-on piece, which is part of why the outline stays so clean under clothing.

It belongs to the leather side of the lingerie range rather than the lace or mesh side, and it is built as a foundation piece: plain, dark, and unfussy enough to pair with almost anything else in a leather wardrobe.

Leather front, stretch back

The 3-100 is a two-material garment: a leather front panel and a Lycra stretch back. That combination is the whole idea behind the style, and it is a common piece of construction logic in leather lingerie generally. Leather holds a shape and gives a smooth, light-catching surface, but it has very little give on its own. Putting the stretch into the back panel lets the piece move with the body and accommodate a range of hip measurements, while the part that is actually seen stays crisp.

What that means in practice is a garment that reads as leather from the front and behaves more like ordinary stretch underwear in the way it sits. The leather used here is the soft, supple grade used for apparel rather than the rigid kind used for belts or straps, so it drapes rather than holding its own shape off the body.

The colour is black throughout, with the stitching in a matching tone so the seams stay quiet. Nothing on the garment is printed, branded or logoed on the outside.

Product specifications

How to wear it and look after it

Wear the 3-100 the way you would any thong, pulling it on rather than fastening it, with the leather panel to the front. Because that panel is smooth and seamless across the middle, it sits well under close-cut trousers, a skirt or a dress without printing through the way lace or a gathered edge can.

Leather lingerie is looked after differently from ordinary underwear, and the difference matters if you want the panel to stay soft. General practice for a soft leather garment is to keep it away from the washing machine and the tumble dryer entirely: machine agitation, hot water and detergent all strip the oils out of leather and leave it stiff and shrunken. Wipe the leather with a barely damp cloth instead, blot rather than rub, and let it dry flat and away from direct heat or sunlight. A leather conditioner intended for garment leather can be used sparingly once it is dry, if the surface begins to feel dry to the touch.

Store it flat or loosely folded rather than on a thin hanger or crammed into a drawer under heavier items, since leather takes a crease and keeps it. Keep it away from alcohol-based sprays, perfumes and oils, which can mark the surface permanently.

Who it's for

This is a piece for adults 18 and over who already like leather and want a basic rather than a statement item. If you own leather skirts, shorts, harnesses or a leather bustier, the 3-100 is the plain black foundation that goes underneath or alongside them, and it works just as well worn on its own.

It is also a sensible first leather piece if you have never bought any, precisely because it is simple: there are no straps to work out, no fittings, no fastening, and the Lycra back makes the fit forgiving. Anyone shopping the wider leather wear selection and looking for something to build around will find this sits at the uncomplicated end of it.

Good to know

• Adults 18 and over.
• This is a leather garment, not a latex or rubber one — if you have a known sensitivity to leather, dyes or tanning agents, take that into account before wearing it against the skin.
• One size, so it is cut to a standard range rather than to a numbered size; the stretch back is what does the accommodating.
• Hand care only. Washing machines and dryers damage garment leather.
• Orders ship in plain outer packaging with no product imagery or description on the outside.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 3-100 actually made of?

The front panel is soft leather and the back panel is Lycra stretch fabric. The two-material build is what gives the piece a leather face with the give of ordinary stretch underwear, and the leather is a supple apparel grade rather than a rigid one.

Can I put it in the washing machine?

No — keep leather lingerie out of the washing machine and the dryer. Wipe the leather panel with a barely damp cloth, blot it dry, and leave it flat away from direct heat; machine washing strips the oils out of leather and leaves the panel stiff.

What size is it, and will it fit me?

The 3-100 is a one-size design, cut to a standard range rather than to a numbered dress size. The Lycra back panel carries the stretch, so the fit adjusts across a span of hip measurements, but there is no published measurement chart for this style — if you sit well outside a standard range, size is worth checking with us before ordering.

Can it be worn under clothes?

Yes. The front panel is smooth and seamless with no clasps, no fittings and no gathered edges, so it sits flat under trousers, a skirt or a dress rather than showing an outline the way lace or a seamed edge can.

How is the order packaged?

Orders ship discreetly in plain outer packaging with nothing on the outside identifying the contents, the category or the store. Nothing on the shipping label describes what is inside.

Product information compiled and reviewed by the Gear Isle product team. We transcribe product specifications directly from manufacturer packaging. Found an error? Tell us.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Adult novelty device for adults 18 and over. Consult a licensed healthcare professional before use, especially if you have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.