Read what our customers had to say about their Shreddies and get your questions answered...
"All I know is that you guys probably saved my career. This underwear works!!!"
Billy B, Arizona USA
"Thank you for sending the shreddies so promptly . Yes I am very pleased with them. Seems successful & certainly gives peace of mind & more confidence on many occasions. I will probably order another pair. Many thanks!"
Anne B, Sussex UK
"So pleased to have found you - please, please stay in business for many years to come!"
Jen P, Whickham UK
"They work perfectly, I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Shreddies have been really effective, I would like three more pairs. Thanks again"
David L, London UK
"I have received my Shreddies and just to let you know, they have been tried out; a lot. What can I say? They are BRILLIANT!!! My husband is the original johnny fart pants, and these pants have made a massive difference. I no longer have to endure the vile stench! I will be recommending them to all my long suffering friends!! Thanks!"
Sarah C, Staffordshire UK
"Yes, the pants are wonderful. If these pants continue to work well, I'll be ordering more. I'm thrilled. I teach music and perform - couldn't do that if I wasn't wearing protection. Thanks for all your help and kindness."
Julia O, Canada
"I have just recieved my first pair of Shreddies. What can I say..I have been searching for 42 yrs for underwear this comfortable. I am sure I don't need to tell you as we guys get older we need more support. I can only liken wearing these shorts to being 16 again..supported but at the same time I don't feel like I am wearing anything. I will certainly be placing an order for more pairs."
Vince C, Yorkshire UK
"I'm delighted to report that my Shreddies are wonderful and I am thrilled with them. They are comfy and give me confidence and reassurance. I have had gastric and intestinal surgery, which has left me with a really 'dodgy' tummy and a tendency to 'gas warfare' ... its my secret weapon for clearing queues!!!!
My husband, a GP, went online to research what was available to help people with my 'little problem'. He found the Shreddies website and the rest is history. I admit to being more interested in the male model in the videos on the media page than the actual product and would recommend the website to any red-blooded female friend.
On a more serious note, the website was interesting and refreshing in its approach to an embarrassing problem so I decided to place an order. The pants are perfectly acceptable and discreet. It is still early days in my career as a 'Shreddies Girl' but I anticipate a long and happy relationship with your company."
Cyndie Y, Kent UK
"They're an answer to a prayer absolutely fantastic, so effective and discreet. I only wish they'd been invented 40 years ago! I know the problems they address are usually the subject of a joke, but it's no joke if you actually suffer from them, just the reverse. It's marvellous to have the security they provide, both at work and socially, in fact in every situation. I'm so glad someone came up with this idea and will definitely be ordering some more."
Jennifer A, Newcastle UK
"I have found the under garments take away the anxiety and give me the peace of mind to function in a social environment without the stress and worry of an embarrassing moment around others. Now, since the anxiety has disappeared, I have less stomach disorders and can concentrate on important issues. Thanks Shreddies, you are the best!!!!!"
Susie M, Texas USA
"This is my second order and I just want to say that I love Shreddies garments and will recommend the items to anyone."
Joan G, Belgium
"I have IBS, combined with an anxiety disorder. There doesn't seem to be any magic pills out there to help me with my issues, so Shreddies has become my magic pill. Plane trips scare the heck out of me, not because I am afraid of flying, but because I may let one go. Shreddies have helped a lot, I no longer feel completely out of control, and I actually feel a bit more relaxed."
Susan T, Colorado USA
Frequently Asked Questions...
What are the postage and delivery costs?
Postage costs vary depending on the weight of the item and the delivery location. For prices to your country, select a location in the shopping bag.
Do I wash Shreddies differently to other underwear?
To ensure your underwear remain effective at filtering flatulence odours, we recommend that you wash them at 40° without conditioner or bleach and tumbledry them on a medium heat.
Will the carbon panel discolour?
Following extensive testing we have found that the rear panel of our underwear does not discolour at all; even for white underwear.
Where does the smell go?
The absorbency of the carbon panel has been extensively tested at DeMontfort University. Gas Chromatography results indicate that the carbon panel is 100% effective at removing flatulence odours.
Why did you call them Shreddies?
Shreddies is a colloquial term for underwear originating in the British Forces and is well known throughout the Commonwealth.
Can I buy Shreddies from a shop?
Our flatulence filtering underwear are only available from our website www.myshreddies.com.
How many washes will it take before the carbon panel doesn't work?
After 100 washes the activated carbon panel remains 100% effective as long as washing instructions are followed.
How do I know what size of underwear to buy?
Click the button next to the size selection box to view UK, European and US sizes. Hip and waist measurements also appear on the size chart.
What is Activated Carbon Cloth?
Activated Carbon Cloth has been used in chemical warfare suits for over 20 years. Our flexible version is highly effective at absorbing all odours.
Can the underwear stop the noise?
Shreddies underwear are designed to absorb odours, not to muffle sound. Most flatulence sufferers are able to control the noise by altering their body position.
Are Shreddies available in larger sizes?
Currently we stock sizes up to XXL. However, we are happy to make any size underwear to order.
We are always happy to answer any of your questions and welcome any feedback.
Shreddies Intimate Apparel are a member of the British Healthcare Trades Association
The British Healthcare Association (BHTA) is the UK's oldest and largest healthcare association (founded in 1917).
Its membership - of some 380 companies employing over 17,000 people - comprises both large and small businesses across the many non-pharmaceutical sectors of the healthcare industry, manufacturing, supplying and serving those with special physical needs and specialist healthcare areas, too. The products they make and supply are as varied as wheelchairs and scooters, stairlifts, seating and positioning products, patient support surfaces, rehabilitation products, stoma and continence products, aids and services for visually impaired people, and even prosthetics and orthotics.
The BHTA represents large and small companies, organised in one or more sections covering most sectors of the industry. This unique sectional structure provides a platform for all companies to have effective voice within BHTA and, through the Association, to influence the development of healthcare policies in the UK.
The Code of Practice
At the heart of the BHTA is the code of practice, which sets out the standards that we, as members, must meet to demonstrate best practice in our business dealings. The Code of Practice is recognised as the UK industry standard and means that member companies trade ethically and professionally. The Code has achieved Stage One of the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) Consumer Codes Approval Scheme and we are providing evidence that the Code is working in practice to achieve their Stage Two approval.
Every member must adhere to a strict Code of Practice, which sets out what is expected from a member company. Key features and benefits of BHTA's code are:
• protection of prepayments or deposits paid by consumers in the event that a BHTA member is unable to meet a promise to deliver goods or services.
• an independent redress scheme (arbitration, free to consumers).
• independent disciplinary procedures with a range of sanctions, including warnings and ultimately termination of membership, to deal with non-complaint members.
• comprehensive monitoring procedures including inspection visits by independent inspectors, mystery shopping exercises and a consumer satisfaction survey.
What the BHTA do
The BHTA is pro-active in seeking out issues and looking ahead - which we believe is necessary to be effective at all levels of healthcare. The BHTA are here to:
• provide a platform to discuss issues and influence healthcare policy in the UK.
• represent large and small companies across the many sectors of the healthcare industry.
• be responsive to the concerns and needs of member companies.
More than ever consumers are looking for reassurance that they have chosen a reputable organisation.
BHTA Services
Membership of the BHTA is the simplest and most effective way of providing this. They offer a comprehensive selection of services and benefits, provided by a value for money and cost effective secretariat. By becoming a member Shreddies Intimate Apparel have an effective voice in all of this:
• Provision of industry forum/round table discussions and networking opportunities.
• Code of Practice.
• Complaints Conciliation Service for use by both the public and Shreddies as a company.
• Seminars and conferences on topics of the moment.
• Annual Conference and independent Living Design Awards.
• Periodical newsletters and weekly information updates.
• Accreditation and Registration scheme for Shreddies employees.
• Facilitation of training and education.
• Exclusive BHTA-member Preferential Insurance Scheme and services for Shreddies and Shreddies employees.
• Direct access to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.
• Meetings with healthcare service officials and professionals.
• Wide ranging contacts with associated charities, trade and patient groups.
• Continuing membership of a wide range of policy committees at government and patient level (eg. the National Patient Safety Agency)
• Participation in standards work through BSI, ISO, CEN.
• Membership and active participation in EUROM VI - Europe's premier medical devices trade body giving direct access to EU facilities.
Services for Individuals Working in the Industry
The BHTA Registration Scheme - BHTA Registered Persons
The BHTA has launched an exciting initiative for people working in the assistive technologies sector - the skills and experience of whom has previously gone largely unacknowledged. The BHTA Registration Scheme aims to recognise our job competence and raise standards, in turn giving members of the public, and professionals, the confidence that if they deal with a BHTA Registered Person they are dealing with someone they can trust.
Every registered individual has an identity card and a certificate of proof of his registration (and at what level). There is a special Code of Conduct for the scheme, too, which every member agrees to follow.
For more information visit www.BHTA.net
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