I first purchased these underwear over a year ago after abdominal surgery. They are full coverage, soft and stretchy, with no hard elastic. This second order is still the same great underwear. The only negatives I have is that although they are 95% cotton, 5% spandex, the crotch is not at all absorbent, so in warm weather you will feel damp. Order up in size because they will shrink some in the wash! Out of the package, they have a strong odor, but after a wash, it is gone. Shipping is supposedlSee full review