# Fashionable Thigh-Rubbing Protectors Bandelettes Provides a Solution to Uncomfortable Sweat By Alyson Wyers | Published 2013-08-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thigh-rubbing References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/2013/08/51774/bandelettes?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss) & [bandelettes](http://www.bandelettes.com) This solution-focused product fixes uncomfortable thigh rubbing and chaffing. It’s a problem most women, regardless of size, are faced with at some point or another. This can become particularly painful during the summer months when shorts and skirts become more popular. Bandelettes are [lace thigh protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parade-that-lace) that prevent thigh rubbing issues. This sexy solution is more lightweight, affordable and convenient compared to [other shape wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knix-shapewear-collection) and soothing gels. The 6-inch lace bands resemble thigh-high lingerie, but also include silicone grips to prevent awkward sliding down as you move and walk around. Reminiscent of [SPANX](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-jewelry-piece), Bandelettes are a must-have wardrobe staple for women of all sizes. Currently, they are available in two styles: black and beige. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Thigh-rubbing Protection:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating more comfortable and stylish solutions to prevent thigh rubbing and chaffing. - **Lightweight Shape Wear:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing lightweight alternatives to traditional shape wear that offer both comfort and support. - **Affordable Fashion Accessories:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in producing affordable fashion accessories that provide functionality and style simultaneously. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Accessories:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion accessories industry by creating innovative products like Bandelettes to address common discomforts. - **Intimate Apparel:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation within the intimate apparel industry by offering new and more comfortable solutions for thigh rubbing prevention. - **Beauty and Personal Care:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the beauty and personal care industry by introducing innovative products like lace thigh protectors to address specific comfort issues. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seamless Chafe-Prevention Undergarments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noosh.md) - [Irritation Relieving Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chafe-cushion.md) - [Comfortable Women's Liners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legging-liners.md) - [Comfort-Boosting Targeted Bodycare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/total-body-sweat-odor-collection.md) - [Lace Leakproof Underwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lace-leakproof-underwear.md) - [Ultra-Light Intimates Silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feather-lace.md) - [Elegant High-Waisted Panties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-cut-briefs.md) - [Holiday Shapewear Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-shapewear.md) - [Leakproof Period Undergarments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thinx.md)