The thong is an unergarment and swimwear, worn by both genders, in a style characterized by a thin strip of material along the center of the garment's rear designed to sit between the wearer's buttocks cheeks connecting the front or pouch to the waistband behind the wearer. Thongs come in a variety of styles depending on the thickness, material, or type of this rear portion of fabric and are available for both men and women throughout the world. It is known as the "tanga" in Brazil. The term originated from the Kimbundu term "ntanga", meaning loincloth.