The Best Underwear for Lipoedema in the UK: A Founder’s Guide

Living with lipoedema means your body’s needs are different—and so is your search for truly comfortable underwear. As the founder of Cuurve, I know first-hand how hard it can be to find gentle, pressure-free underwear that actually works for sensitive, changing bodies.

Why Mainstream Underwear Doesn’t Work

For years, I struggled with uncomfortable underwear—ruined in the wash, irritating seams, and constant wedgies from pads (I never liked tampons myself). My gussets would bleach and pill, and I wondered if I was the only one dealing with this. It turns out, many women with lipoedema or chronic swelling face the same challenges.

How Customer Stories Changed My Perspective

My first ever customer, Jessie, found Cuurve on Instagram. She suffers from lipoedema and needed a soft layer under her compression leggings. Her feedback opened my eyes to the unique needs of women with lipoedema—and inspired me to design underwear that’s pressure-free, soft, and adaptive.

What to Look For in Lipoedema-Friendly Underwear

• Gentle, pressure-free waistbands that don’t dig or roll
• Soft, adaptive fabrics like OEKO-TEX certified micromodal
• Wide, non-irritating gussets for comfort (especially with pads)
• Easy-care materials that stay soft wash after wash

This is what I kept in mind when designing the Cosy Charlotte - your new favourite lounge short. 

Cuurve's Founder-Led Approach

With a background in chemical engineering and lingerie design, I spent four years prototyping, testing four different factories, and learning from every fitting. My materials are handpicked—like Austrian micromodal, which is super soft and traceable back to beech trees. Every design is tested by me and improved with real customer feedback.

Read more about me and my story.

Real Results: Stories from the Community

Jessie isn’t alone. Other customers with chronic illness or sensitive skin have shared how Cuurve's Cosy Charlotte and Longline Lisa styles help them feel comfortable—whether at home, in bed, or under compression garments. Many come back for repeat orders, and I’m grateful for their trust.

Ready to Find Your Fit?

If you’re tired of uncomfortable underwear and want something made for real bodies, explore Cuurve's collection. Feel free to reach out—I always love hearing from fellow women on this journey.

Browse the full Cuurve underwear collection for sensitive, swelling-prone bodies