A few years ago the demise of the thong and string was widely reported, yet it is still there and going strong. However, the thong of today is most definitely not the same as it was several years ago. Gone almost completely is the string that disappeared almost completely, to be replaced by something a bit more substantial and hopefully more comfortable. Many manufacturers have moved towards the demi thong or Luxury thong, looking far more like a brief from the front and having an inch or two of material at the back on the waistband, so that when you bend over your thong isn't obvious for everyone to see. As a buyer I know I need to have a good selection of thongs in stock, as fans of thongs won't buy the bra if there isn't a matching thong to go with it. Yet, looking around at the manufacturing trends there is most definitely a move again away from the thong with Shorts, Deep Briefs and High Leg Briefs all gaining in popularity. Looking at one of our suppliers thongs have gone completely from their range apart a thong to partner a set including a suspender belt, so is this the way things are going, thongs being relegated to bridal and boudoir lingerie, it would be interesting to hear people's thoughts.