Tantalizing Ethical Underwear Brands That You’ll Love

Think about it: the most important clothing items, which touch our body for the longest periods, are our lingerie and innerwear. They also are completely intimate with our most private (and vulnerable) parts. We need to make sure they’re safe for us. Which is why this post looks at the best organic and ethical underwear brands.

TL;DR
Want the best organic cotton underwear? Try Pact! More into designer underwear? Go for Between the Sheets!

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Dangerous Chemicals in our Underwear

As organic innerwear brand Thundress states, “The Swedish Chemical Agency found approximately 240 textile-related chemicals which pose a serious potential risk to human life. And about 120 which pose a serious risk to the environment. Most of the substances with hazardous properties were found to be carcinogenic, mutagenic and/or toxic for reproduction.” [PDF] The chemicals then enter your skin.

Our innerwear, or underwear, is the closest to our skin and makes intimate contact with our reproductive areas for long hours every day. The toxins trace a pathway through your skin and into your lymphatic system, then into the blood stream and then into the liver. Toxins, particularly petrochemical fibers, also inhibit normal skin responses, such as the release of toxins (very meta-terrifying) and triggering the onset of disease.

So here’s a simple question: Shouldn’t our underwear be absolutely safe for us? 

That was rhetorical; they should be safe, of course, for our bodies, which is why more and more enlightened consumers are asking for organic clothing made of cotton or hemp or bamboo, and more and more enlightened entrepreneurs are providing exactly that. It’s especially important for pregnant women to opt for organic maternity clothing. Plus, of course, one must consider the ethics and sustainability principles of the brand, and how strictly the brand is adhering to them.

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The List of Ethical Underwear Brands

Without further ado, here is a list of 20+ ethical and sustainable underwear brands that are shaking up the fashion industry (in alphabetical order) and belong in your underwear drawer! Also, if you’ll notice the photographs on their websites, they feature an array of diverse models – and not just in terms of gender or ethnicity or size range. Which is excellent! Here’s to more representation and diversity in the world!

1 // Aikyou

Bras for small busts | made in Germany

Sustainability Notes

They use vegan, skin-friendly, fair-trade certified organic cotton for their elegant designs.

2 // Anekdot

Upcycled underwear made in Germany

Sustainability Notes

They source their materials from “production leftovers, end of lines, off-cuts, headstock and vintage trimmings,” and transform them into gorgeous intimates, swimsuits, accessories, and more.

3 // Base Range

Clean lines and easy silhouettes | made in France

Sustainability Notes

This brand has a line of beautiful basics “with an emphasis on clean lines and easy silhouettes.” Their textiles are sustainably sourced from both natural fibers and recycled materials.

4 // Between The Sheets

Designer lingerie | B-Corp certified | made in USA

Sustainability Notes

Not only do the items look good, but they use eco-friendly packaging and work to ensure there is minimal waste from their design and manufacturing process and their supply chain.

5 // Boody Eco Wear 

Seam-free | bamboo fabric | made in Australia

Sustainability Notes

Sleek, well-fitting designs, all slated to be the most comfortable for your body – since they’re made with organic bamboo.

6 // Brooke There

Minimalist lingerie | made in USA

Sustainability Notes

They have lovely designs, but some of their items are made with silk. You can select products on their site by clicking the vegan option in their filter.

7 // Chakra Intimates

Luxury lingerie | made in USA

Sustainability Notes

So these plastic free innerwear items have Reiki crystals hand-sewn into each piece. If that floats your boat, it’s definitely a plus.

8 // Clare Bare

Sustainable lingerie | made in USA

Sustainability Notes

The colors are very striking. The founder uses organic dyes and printing techniques for this eco friendly underwear brand that was conceptualized at the Parsons School of Design in NY. 

9 // Faelyn

Dreamy feminine aesthetic | made in USA

Sustainability Notes

The designs are ethereal and graceful, with pastel shades everywhere. This is wispy, dreamy glamor straight from Brooklyn.

10 // Hanky Panky

Figure-flattering silhouettes | made in USA

Sustainability Notes

Thongs, panties, bras and fancy lingerie – they have it all, and in all sizes, as well. They have a recycling program where they have partnered with NYC-based FabScrap to recycle and repurpose their textile waste.

11 // Hara The Label

12 // Hesta Organic

13 // La Fille D’o

14 // Land of Women

15 // Majamas Earth Clothing

16 // Mighty Good Undies

17 // NALU

18 // Nukleus

19 // Only Hearts

20 // Organic Basics

21 // Orgotton

22 // Pact

23 // Pansy

24 // The Nude Label

25 // Thundress

26 // Uye Surana 

27 // Vatter

28 // WAMA Hemp

29 // Woron

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Also, a monthly subscription for undies? That’s what MeUndies offers. I’m not sure about how that might fit in with wanting to own fewer items (if you do want that, like I do), but check it out to see what you feel about it.

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Sustainable Bras

Underpants are much, much easier to find than well-fitting bras. And if you’re looking for sustainable bras made with organic material, that’s even more challenging. Fortunately, we have a handy shortlist here of bras that will support you and the planet.

1 // Boody Shaper Crop Bra

Price: $17.00

Boody bras are made from organic bamboo, and they also invite you to see the positive impact of each product before buying. This lays out information such as the amount of energy and water saved, etc. Great way to shop and feel good about it.

2 // Kindly Wireless T-Shirt Bra

Price: From $10.00

Kindly is a plant-based bra. What?! It’s made from sugarcane, which is similar to bamboo. This bra is designed for comfort, and is incredibly soft to boot.

3 // Pact Modern Racerback Bra

Price: $18.00

The Pact bra is made from organic cotton, and is extremely comfortable. Pact is a Fair Trade company and uses recyclable or biodegradable packaging, so that’s extra points for them right there. They have bras in different colors and patterns to choose from.

4 // Proclaim Everyday Bralette

Price: $59.00

The ethically-made lingerie by Proclaim is perfect for women of all shapes and sizes. The bras are made from materials such as Tencel and recycled polyester. Plus, the packaging is made from 100% recycled materials.

5 // TomboyX Lounge Bralette

Price: $39.00

TomboyX’s bralette is made from Tencel modal, and the brand is certified buy the Fair Labor Association. The brand is all for body positivity, and strongly supports LGBTQ+ rights.

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Disclaimer: I have tried to make a list of organic underwear brands for women. If any of these do not use organic textile, I will remove them from the list. Also, since this post was about non-toxic clothing, I have not defined vegan brands separately (especially since cotton, hemp and bamboo are vegan, and their organic varieties are eco-friendly). These brands do categorically claim to be ethical, so that’s been a plus point in their selection to this list:)

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What do you think of this list? Any more brands that you’d like to add to it? Please share this post if you found it useful. Thank you!

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Please note: All brand photographs belong to the respective brands.