Hanky Panky
Last verified: April 2026
Read our full verification: Is Hanky Panky Made in USA?Est. 1977
Hanky Panky has been manufacturing products in New York, NY since 1977. We carry 1 verified American-made Hanky Panky product.
Heritage & History
Gale Epstein founded Hanky Panky in New York City in 1977 after experimenting with a piece of stretch lace that she transformed into a thong. The result was a one-size-fits-all garment that fit bodies from size 2 to 22 with genuine comfort — a radical departure from the sized, uncomfortable underwear that dominated the market. Word spread through New York's fashion world, and the thong became a phenomenon.
For nearly 50 years, Hanky Panky has manufactured in New York City — a commitment that is increasingly rare in the American fashion industry. The company's proprietary stretch lace is central to the product: it is developed specifically for Hanky Panky's construction and provides the one-size fit that no standard elastic or sizing system could achieve. The lace is hand-cut and the garments are sewn by skilled workers at their New York facility.
Made in New York City
Hanky Panky's lingerie is hand-cut and sewn at New York City facilities, a distinction prominently featured in all their marketing. The labor-intensive nature of lace lingerie production — precise cutting, careful sewing, quality inspection — requires skilled workers and careful process management. Keeping that production in New York City represents a deliberate choice to invest in domestic skilled manufacturing despite the cost premium over overseas alternatives.
The Made in NYC commitment extends to Hanky Panky's full line of thongs, boyshorts, bralettes, and Brazilian bikinis. The signature stretch lace that defines the brand is not simply a marketing claim — it is a technical specification that requires specific manufacturing expertise to handle correctly. Hanky Panky's New York production is why the garments fit consistently across decades of production and why the brand has earned the loyalty it has among American women who have worn no other thong for years or decades.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hanky Panky made in the USA?
Yes. Hanky Panky manufactures 1 verified product in New York, NY. Hanky Panky has been designing and manufacturing lingerie in New York City since 1977, creating their iconic stretch lace thong and signature lingerie pieces by hand at their NYC facilities.
Where is Hanky Panky manufactured?
Hanky Panky is headquartered in New York, NY. Manufacturing takes place in New York, NY.
What Hanky Panky products can I buy?
We carry 1 verified Hanky Panky product across Clothing & Apparel. Every listing links directly to Amazon with verified American manufacturing.
When was Hanky Panky founded?
Hanky Panky was founded in 1977. Hanky Panky has been designing and manufacturing lingerie in New York City since 1977, creating their iconic stretch lace thong and signature lingerie pieces by hand at their NYC facilities.
Does Hanky Panky ship from Amazon?
Yes, all Hanky Panky products listed here are available on Amazon with free shipping for Prime members.
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