Ethical Underwear
If you are planning on building a capsule wardrobe, there are several reasons why you have decided to do it. It might be to save space or money, simplify your wardrobe, reduce decision fatigue, or as an environmentally friendly option. In recent years sustainable underwear has become more common whether made from recycled fabrics, produced in an ethical or zero-carbon factory or ethically produced, brands are cropping up everywhere. There are many factors in choosing sustainable underwear, so I have researched for you.
Sustainable Underwear Brands
Wherever you are, there will be sustainable underwear brands you can choose from. Below is a list of brands you can consider, followed by links to some of my favourites. If you are looking for sustainable underwear, there is something here for everyone.
Boody (My favourite) Offers bras, knickers, pants, leggings and socks in natural grown bamboo.
Asos Design Offers recycled options in bras and knickers.
We Are Wear Evolve There pretty option for recycled lace sets in regular and plus size options.
Lindex The sustainable Scandic brand offers super soft organic and recycled fabrics.
Jojoe Has a range of recycled bras and knickers in mix and match designs.
Knickerbox Planet Main Attraction Has a range of pretty deigns in knickers and bras in recycled fabrics.
Dorina Fili Has a selection of recycled lingerie.
Weekday have recycled satin sets in pretty designs.
Calvin Klein Alongside their standard ranges the popular brand offers recycled and sustainable underwear options.
Monki Linnea Has pretty, quirky designs and prints in recycled, sustainable lingerie
Tutti Rouge Recycled designs in mix and match styles.
Dorina Stacy offers recycled mix and match lingerie.
Hunkemoller Maternity underwear for the eco conscious consumer.
Thinx You could say that Thinx are the original sustainable brand in that they produce period underwear. In addition to their original range they now sell options in organic cotton too.
Felina Has a standard lingerie range alongside organic cotton options.
Tomboy X Produce underwear inspired by men’s undergarments in bright block colours produced from sustainable cotton.
Nico Plant-dyed organic cotton lingerie in bright block shades.
Lively Alongside standard ranges this brand produce sustainable collections in candy colours.
Omina Paratus Certified free from harmful substances they offer a range of underwear and base garments in an eco range.
Spiritual Gangster Slightly different to the rest this brand offer a few underwear options alongside yoga and sports collections. For every item sod they promise to provide a single meal through Feed America.
Sustainable Bras
It used to be that when you were searching for sustainable underwear finding sustainable bras was difficult. Not any more. There are plenty of options to choose from for everyone. Where you are plus-size, petite or regular, you are looking for soft cotton or pretty recycled lace, there will be an option for you. Check out all the options below and links to some of my favourites.
I love the super soft options that Boody produce in six different nude tones.
Sustainable Panties
For some time eco friendly knickers and panties have been available, but recently with lots more brands joining in the options have grown.
Sustainable Socks
When looking at sustainable underwear brands do not forget the sustainable socks! Every tiny purchase makes a difference.
I love these. Made from coffee grounds with a cushioned base these sustainable socks will brighten up any day.
Sustainable Plus Size Underwear
I am pleased to see that some brands now offer plus size options for the the eco conscious consumer.
Eco Friendly Underwear
So there you have it my ultimate guide to sustainable underwear. Do you have a brand you prefer? If I have missed one out let me know and I will add it in. I hope you found this useful, I know I try to look for eco brands when looking to add items to my capsule wardrobe. If you want ongoing support why not consider my community of people on the same journey in my affordable, personal styling membership. You will get a personal colour analysis, body shape style guide, access to a private membership community, monthly Q&As with me, guest speakers and seasonal ready-to-buy capsule collections. Alternatively, get conclusive one-on-one supporting one of my personal styling online packages.