StayDry Panty (1950's)

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"Protects your child and you against them"

First off, what a slogan! None of today's "self-esteem boosting" dance-around-the-issue language here. These kids are ruining your stuff! Slap a "panty" on them. No unisex briefs, no underpants, garments or pull-ups. It's a panty! I'm surprised they didn't just call it a diaper.

That being said, what a product! I was fortunate enough to get a hold of one of the last pairs made by Jolan - that was sitting in a warehouse for over twenty-five years. Perfectly stored, it still has a fresh sweet scent of new fabric. The panty is essentially an all-in-one diaper comprised of a soft and silent, milky-white plastic, with an incredibly soft flannel lining. Stitched to the center is a flannel sheet, at least three feet wide, folded to make an eight-layer super-soaker pad running down the center. The panty is applied by tying three sets of strings on each side for a snug, comfortable fit. This last part I am assuming as the panty I have is a 36" and will not fit me. This product - in my opinion is vastly superior to any disposable or washable garment made today.

Story from a StayDry wearer (Courtesy of Wetters.org)

Photos

To the left we have an original 1940's StayDry ad from Parent's Magazine I found on eBay. I scanned it at 300dpi to save a mint original of the advertisement.	The panty comes out of it's plastic bag neatly folded. You are immediately introduced to the smooth plastic shell.
	Partially unfolded, you being to see the shape, and thickness of the panty, along with the cloth ties that are used to apply it.
	Fully unfolded you see the standard brief shape with a wide crotch.
	Inside you see the thickness of the center pad. The pad and liner are velvety soft flannel.
	Like all fine collectables, this panty is New With Tag

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