Blackspade

Blackspade singlets and vests are designed to sit close to the torso rather than hang like loose outerwear. They have useful length for tucking into skirts or trousers, helping the hem remain in place beneath clothing. Choose your usual clothing size for a neat base-layer fit; move up when you prefer a more relaxed silhouette or intend to wear the vest on its own.

The briefs are cut for moderate to full coverage and generally follow standard clothing sizes. Soft-edged waistbands and smooth side construction are intended to flex with the body without leaving deep pressure marks. The basic brief gives balanced everyday coverage, the maxi rises higher over the tummy, and the short covers more of the hip and upper thigh.

Both fabric blends include a small amount of elastane, allowing the garments to stretch and recover rather than becoming loose after wear. The cotton-rich Essentials pieces feel slightly more substantial, while the modal Comfort Classics singlets have a softer, more fluid drape.

For help selecting a comfortable size, visit us in store or view our brief size guide. When available on a product page, the “What’s my size?” button provides additional TrueFit guidance.

• Choose the plain singlet for a smooth, simple layer beneath shirts, jumpers and dresses.
• Choose the lace V-neck singlet when the neckline may be visible or you want a softer decorative finish.
• Choose the standard brief for balanced coverage and a familiar everyday rise.
• Choose the maxi brief when you prefer a higher waist and fuller tummy coverage.
• Choose the short when you like more coverage across the hip and a lower leg line.
• Choose black or navy beneath darker clothing, white beneath pale opaque fabrics and nude where the underwear needs to be less visible.

All three Essentials brief shapes are sold in practical three-packs, making it easy to repeat the fit that works best.

The supplied material-composition file contains two exact Blackspade fabric blends. Comfort Classics singlets are 94% modal and 6% elastane. Essentials briefs, maxi briefs and shorts are 95% cotton and 5% elastane.

Modal gives Comfort Classics its soft, smooth and fluid character. Cotton provides the more familiar, breathable handle of Essentials. In both ranges, elastane allows the fabric to stretch around the body and recover its shape after wear and washing.

To keep Blackspade basics soft and well shaped:

• Follow the temperature and washing instructions on the sewn-in care label.
• Wash similar colours together, particularly dark black and navy pieces.
• Use a gentle detergent and avoid bleach.
• Avoid excessive fabric conditioner, which can build up on stretch fibres.
• Do not use very high heat when drying.
• Reshape singlets after washing and allow them to dry naturally where possible.

For gentle hand washing, we stock Soak laundry wash, which is suitable for delicate and stretch fabrics and does not require vigorous rinsing.