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11 Responsibly-made Lingerie Brands for Your Body
When searching for sustainable lingerie, not only should you look for comfort and size fit, but also check for its materials and manufacturing process - whether it’s made with more sustainable materials such as organic cotton or recycled/upcycled fiber and made in safe working conditions. Here are 6 lingerie brands that take social environmental responsibility in how their lingerie is made. Learn more about how these brands are sustainable on the ConsiderBeyond app.
1. Proclaim
Instagram | @weareproclaim
Based in | United States
Proclaim offers nude lingerie collections for women of all colors, produced locally in Los Angeles. They use sustainable materials including Tencel, Cupro, Organic cotton & hemp, and Repreve Recycled Polyester which is BPA-free. Their packaging is all made out of recycled materials and is recyclable.
2. Knickey
Instagram | @knickey
Based in | United States
Certifications | OEKO-TEX, Climate Neutral, Global Organic Textile Standard
Knickey uses GOTS & OEKO-TEX certified organic & sustainable materials to create comfortable underwear. Kinckey allows you to get rid of your old underwear through their recycling program. The old undies will divert into re-usable materials while you get rewarded with a free pair of organic botton undies.
3. Anekdot.
Instagram | @anekdotboutique
Based in | Germany
Anekdot. transforms surplus fabrics into deliberate essentials that empower your daily life - from the inside out. They make continuous improvements to reduce their impact, give back to the land, and empower makers while boosting your daily life with a figure-hugging style.
4. Harper Wilde
Instagram | @harperwilde
Based in | United States
Harper Wilde is a company for all women, including the future generation of leading women. They are committed to lifting up all generations of leading ladies through partnerships with organizations that empower young women and girls. They also created a bra recycling program, Recycle, Bra, where you can recycle any brand of bras and underwear.
5. Nénés Paris
Instagram | @nenesparis
Based in | France
Certifications | OEKO-TEX, Global Recycled Standard
Nénés Paris combines fashion and environmental protection to support the circular economy. They are constantly working towards being 100% transparent with the manufacturing process. All lingerie is made with 100% recycled fiber.
6. Underprotection
Instagram | @underprotection
Based in | Denmark
Certifications | OEKO-TEX Made in Green, B Corporation, PETA-Approved Vegan, Global Organic Textile Standard
Underprotection wishes to make every kind of woman feel special, beautiful, and loved when wearing Underprotection. A certified B-corp brand, their soft and fashionable lingerie collection is made to be socially and environmentally conscious from materials, production, and packaging to wash & care.
7. Boody
Instagram | @boody
Based in | United States
Certifications | OEKO-TEX Made in Green, COSMOS Organic, PETA-Approved Vegan, FSC Certified
Boody introduces comfortable, organic bamboo underwear and athleisure made with a mindful and considerate approach towards the environment. Boody provides a whole package: made with no waste products to recycled packaging, you are one step closer to building a conscious closet.
8. NUDEA
Instagram | @nudea
Based in | United Kingdom
Certifications | B Corp
NUDEA, creates supportive and functional underwear utilizing sustainable and recycled materials that look great, feel great, and are kinder to the planet. Nudea's underwear is created using recycled yarns and seamless underwear made with 90% recycled nylon. They launched a full collection made from Tencel™. The brand was B Corp certified in February, 2022.
9. Organic Basics
Instagram | @organicbasics
Born in | Denmark
Shipping | Worldwide
Sustainability Certifications | B Corporation, Global Organic Textile Standard, Global Recycled Standard, PETA-Approved Vegan, Global Recycled Standard (GRS)
Organic Basics is a B Corp certified brand that uses sustainable materials including GOTS-certified organic cotton that are natural, renewable, recycled, and/or biodegradable with low impact. Their circular denim collection helps you buy jeans that are recycled and turned into new ones. Check out their denim in black, rinsed, and washed colors available in sizes 26 - 34.
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10. Adore Me
Instagram | @adoreme
Born in | United States
Shipping | Worldwide
Sustainability Certifications | B Corporation
Acquired by Victoria's Secret in 2022, Adore Me has garnered reputation as a sustainable lingerie brand. As a B Corp Certified lingerie brand, Adore Me has been a trailblazer in promoting inclusivity and sustainable practices since 2012. The brand prioritizes transparency to customers, providing insights into its current sustainability initiatives, which include utilizing recycled materials and employing eco-friendly printing techniques.
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11. TEKLA
Instagram | @teklafabrics
Brand Born in | Copenhagen
Shipping | Worldwide
Certification | B Corp, OEKO-Tex
Tekla works together with production partners to create long-lasting designs as part of its unwavering commitment to quality and sustainability. With a B Corp designation, the company embraces ethical responsibility and rejects fads in favor of longevity and ethical business methods. The poplin nightshirt, with its tightly woven fabric that has been softly stonewashed, is a testament to comfort and durability. It is made with extra-long yarns and is meant to last a lifetime. It guarantees comfort and long-lasting brilliance.
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