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If you’ve ever glanced at your underwear and wondered:
“Why does this have a little extra panel right in the middle?”
You’re not alone.
That small, often triangular or rectangular piece of fabric sewn into the crotch area of many women’s panties isn’t just for show.
It has a name.
It has a purpose.
And no, it’s not for storing loose change.
Let’s explore what that gusset is really for — and why it’s one of those thoughtful design features we rarely think about… until it’s missing.
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