Which is better for everyday wear?

The Fruit of the Loom 6-pack, because six pairs at $9.00 total (eBay, November 3, 2026) let you rotate and wash without running out. The Subset pair is better saved for when you want the low-profile fit.

Is the Subset thong worth $20?

If organic certification and an ultra-low rise matter to you, yes. You pay about 13 times the per-pair cost of the 6-pack, so it's a fit and fabric choice, not a value one.

Which sits lower on the waist?

The Subset thong. It has an ultra-low waist and low rise; the Fruit of the Loom is mid rise with a full elastic waistband.

Which is better for sensitive skin?

The Subset thong uses GOTS-certified organic cotton, which rules out conventional cotton farming inputs. The Fruit of the Loom is a cotton-blend knit with no stated certification.

Do both come in a wide size range?

Subset lists 2XS to 3XL. The Fruit of the Loom listing doesn't state its size range, so check the size chart before ordering the 6-pack.

Neither brand publishes a lifespan. The 6-pack spreads wear across six pairs, which usually means each pair sees less use; the Subset pair is a single garment you'd wash more often.

Fruit of the Loom Women's Cotton Thongs, 6-Pack vs Organic Cotton Low-Rise Thong in Carbon

Buy the Fruit of the Loom 6-pack if you want cheap, everyday thongs and don't mind a mid rise. Buy the Subset Organic Cotton Low-Rise Thong if you want a barely-there fit, GOTS-certified organic cotton and a single well-reviewed pair. On November 3, 2026 the 6-pack is $9.00 at eBay, about $1.50 per pair, while the Subset thong is $20.00 at Subset for one.

Today the Fruit of the Loom Women's Cotton Thongs, 6-Pack costs $11.00 less at its best price.

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