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December 15, 2022 0 Comments
Photo Credit: Clare Bare
updated on December 15, 2022
Disclaimer: Hello Eco-fashion lovers! Please take note that some of the links are affiliate links and amazon affiliate links. As a publisher (blogger) from these brands and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, which means if you click on one of these links and then make a purchase, I may receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you!). I don't promote any specific brand as I believe that everyone has different criteria they are looking for. I love doing the searches, showcasing all the products from the different Eco brands and presenting them to you in a fun, inspiring and informative way!
There are some beautiful ethical lingerie brands based in the US. As always, we encourage you to search a little more on what it means to be ethical to you and to visit other platforms like Good on You and Green Story, both great sites that evaluate brands based on ecological footprint.
1. ARAKS
Araks' philosophy is that there shouldn't be a difference between everyday lingerie and occasion lingerie. The pieces are meant to be comfortable and luxurious. Their eco philosophy is to mindful from beginning to end with all that surrounds them. They use materials that can be used for more than one season, which lets you mix and match! The scraps are donated to schools and other charitable organizations. The factories they use have a long list of certifications such as EPD Environmental Certification, EPD Climate Certification, ISO 14001 Certification, OEKO-TEX Certification and comply with the EU Reach Regulations. They also participate in a third-party brand sustainability assessment through Bluesign.
2. AZURA BAY
Azura Bay has a curated collection of ethical clothing and lingerie pieces. They choose brands based on their ethical production, fair trade trade and eco-friendly fabrics. Most of their brands are woman owned! They also use eco-friendly practices in their business as well. A donation is made for each purchase and selected by you (the customer!) at check out.
Sizing: XS to XL and/or 28A to 38DD
3. BETWEEN THE SHEETS
Between the Sheets is a New York based business that is made in New York - and factories registered in New York are registered with the New York anti-sweatshop task force. Micromodal is their primary fabric. They are a certified B corps company and donate to 1% for the planet. They also re-purpose, donate or recycle fabric remnants and scraps that are created by the design and manufacturing process.
4. BLUE CANOE
Blue Canoe is also a made in USA brand. They use organic cotton and organic bamboo as their primary fabric. They also use only plant plant-based fibers. You can find them on their own site or on Amazon.
5. BOODY
Boody is made from 100% organic bamboo plants and their primaty focus is on making basic essentials. Workers are paid fair wages and the fabric is treated with only natural dyes. There is a zero waste philosophy. They are EcoCert, OEKO-TEX, FSC, PETA Approved vegan, SGS, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, WRAP certified as well as being a member of 1% for the planet
6. BOTANICA WORKSHOP
Botanica Workshop focuses on underwear and loungewear made of organic and sustainable materials such as organic cotton, silk, recycled nylon and use low impact synthetic dyes. They do small production runs in Los Angeles. All garment samples are drafted, cut, and sewn by hand. Their pieces have been featured in well known magazines such as Elle, Vogue and Marie Claire amongst others.
7. BROOKE THERE
Brooke, the owner and founder of Brooke There, designs the pieces and a team of sewers craft the garments in Massachusetts. The core fabric is organic cotton made from GOTS-certified yarn, milled and dyed in California.
8. CLARE BARE
Clare Bare's pieces are handmade using eco-friendly, vintage, and salvaged fabrics such as silk, satin, organic cotton and lenzing modal. All other colors not including black and off white, are hand dyed using organic dyes such as Brazilian Logwood, Carribean plants, and Osage Orange. They also have vegan options. They also don't set a marketing calendar... They let their creativity lead their production calendar!
9. COMMANDO
Commando has an eco-friendly line of bras and panties made from their patented Microfiber. The microfiber is a Nylon/Spandex blend and is PEF, OEKO TEX, REACH and ISO 14001 certified. Their well loved Butter line is made from Austrian Modal which is also OEKO TEX Standard 100, OEKOTEX Step and REACH certified. You can buy on their website or on Amazon.
10. COSABELLA
Cosabella bras and underwear are made in Italy, from start to finish in family run factories. They are handcrafted by artisans using natural dyes.
11. EVERLANE
Everlane's lingerie is manufactured at MAS holdings in Sri Lanka, which participates in WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production), The Ethical Trading Initiative, and The Sustainable Apparel Coalition, of which they are a founding member. From women’s health initiatives to financial planning training, they are committed to improving the lives of their workers. Everlane's goal is to eliminate all new plastic by 2021 - this was done in 2018 and they are 75% of the way there for their apparel (recycled plastic used instead), and they will use will use all certified organic cotton by 2023.
12. GROCERIES APPAREL
Groceries Apparel is a apparel brand that traces all of their fabrics from farm to factory. They only use 100% GMO-free, Pesticide & Herbicide-free, Recycled & Fair-traded Ingredients and well as use eco-friendly materials like organic cotton, eucalyptus, recycled plastic, recycled cotton, hemp and vegetable dyes.
13. HANKY PANKY
Hanky Panky manufactures their women's intimates in the USA. The garment manufacturing factories must be registered with the state of New York. The materials used are organic cotton, modal, OEKO TEX standard 100 supima cotton, nylon as well as and low reactive dyes that are non-toxic. They launched Lingeriecycle which allows you to send used, non-wearable items back where they shred the fibres and recycle the metals from the underwire and closures. They partner with FabScrap to recycle their textile waste. Hanky Panky purchases Renewable Energy Certificates to match 50% of our electricity use for each year, starting in 2019.
14. MADE TRADE
Made trade is a curated marketplace for eco-friendly products, which includes women's intimates and plus size intimates. They curate from well known brands such as Thunderpants USA and Mary Young.
15. MAJAMAS EARTH
Majamas Earth is a USA made apparel and undergarments brand for men and women. They use a variety of textiles purchased from a textile mill in California, such as cotton modal, organic cotton and reclaimed fabrics
16. NAJA
Naja is a social enterprise brand that employs single mothers or female head of households in Columbia and are paid above market wages and have health benefits. They often have to choose between childcare and work so Naja created Underwear for Hope - a program that employs women in the slums of Columbia, allowing them to work from home making the lingerie bags for each purchase. 2% of their revenue is donated to local charities that provide continuing education to these women. Every child of a Naja garment worker receives books, school supplies, uniforms, and all school meals are paid. They do their best to reduce their environmental footprint - such as sublimation and digital printing technologies, strive to include fabrics from recycled plastic bottles
17. ONLY HEARTS
Only Hearts was founded in 1978. They ethically manufacture in New York City using local, deadstock, organic, recycled, and certified made in green textiles. Includes great bridal intimates!
18. ORGANIC BASICS
Organic Basics only work with trusted and certified factories in Turkey, Portugal, Austria, Italy and Scotland. The have no child or forced labor, safe factories, paid living wages and employees have free perks like free lunch and childcare. They handpick every single fabric based on its environmental footprint and lifetime durability with the qualities of natural, renewable, recycled, biodegradable and/or low impact.
Organic Basics have partnered with Chooose, an organisation that makes businesses and individuals carbon balanced by investing in UN verified or Gold Standard CO2 reducing projects in developing countries - like solar power in India and wind power in Turkey. For every order placed, they offset one hundred kilos of CO2. The offsetting is performed through funding the Koru Wind Farm in Canakkale, Turkey
19. PACT
Pact's primary fabric is GOTS certified organic cotton. They focus on making great basics, including their undies and bras! The organic cotton is fair trade certified if it is grown in countries that do not have labor laws. Pact will always remain child labor and sweatshop free.
20. PANSY
Pansy is an organic cotton, USA made women's lingeir brand. All of the components are made within the USA, right down to the natural runner/cotton elastic.
21. SMART GLAMOUR
Smart Glamour is an eco-frienldy band that makes their items to order, and their women's intimates is no different! They have an incredible range of sizes and fabrics to make you feel your very best.
22. SOULFLOWER
Soulflower is a boho brand out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. They curate ethical pieces as well as making their own, such as their organic cotton bras and bralettes.
23. STYLE SAINT
Style Saint is a slow fashion brand that designs timeless collections in LA.
24. THIRD LOVE
Third Love has over 80 bra sizes to accommodate many shapes. Third Love Manufactures in Asia, that is female run with 5000 employees throughout Cambodia, Vietnam, Hong Kong and China. Mrs. Wong runs the manufacturing company with her daughters. She is dedicated to keeping an all female leadership team. To ensure all the bra manufacturing partners provide good working environments and follow all local labor laws, ThirdLove works with expert third-party auditors to audit factories at least every year. They also donate bras to women in need - when bras are returned to them from their "Try before Buying" program, they are hand sorted and donated to charities.
25. THUNDERPANTS
Thunderpants USA started when owner Celeste coudn't keep up with importing products from Thunderpants New Zealand to keep up with the US demand. In line with the New Zealand brand, they have kept their 3 core values - ethical manufacturing, sustainable business practices and exceptional quality. Thunderpants USA uses organic cotton grown in India with no pesticides or fertilizers and processed to strict SKAL standards (International Standards for Sustainable Textile Production). You can also find Thunderpants USA at Made Trade!
26. UYE SURANA
Uye Surana handmakes bras and intimates for all sizes, in small batches. Uye Surana buys fabric from local suppliers, trusted overseas suppliers and deadstock. They partner with a recycling company to donate their discarded scraps. All peices are ethically handprinted in NYC
27. WAMA UNDERWEAR
Wama Underwear uses hemp as their fabric of choice. Hemp is a niche product and the largest grower is in China. They partner with factories that want to improve their employees lives and with fair wages and quality work environment and therefore they have a WAMA team member based out of China to oversee the factories.
August 12, 2020 0 Comments
photo credit: Beaumont Organic
17 Ethical Lingerie brands based in the UK
Disclaimer: Hello Eco-fashion lovers! Please take note that some of the links are affiliate links, which means if you click on one of these links and then make a purchase, I may receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you!). I don't promote any specific brand as I believe that everyone has different criteria they are looking for. I love doing the searches, showcasing all the products from the different Eco brands and presenting them to you in a fun, inspiring and informative way! Looking for something specific? Send us a message at customerservice@greenorchyd.com. Please click here to read the full affiliate disclosure.
updated 5/8/2023
We all have basics in our underwear collection, but not necessarily eco-friendly ones. I've compiled a list of lingerie where you will find simpler ones or ones with a little more flair! :) There are lots of beautiful brands out there but in today's post we are focusing on ethical lingerie from the UK!
1. Alexander Clementine
Alexander Clementine is a sustainable underwear brand that was founded by Freya and Alex, a couple that wanted to shake up the sustainable fashion industry and create sexy underwear. What makes Alexander Clementine unique is their use of a silk like fabric made from Tencel and Seacell - a newer eco fabric made from cellulose and Laminaria digitata, an edible brown seaweed that's also referred to as horsetail kelp.
Size: Triangle Bras run from S to L, while bralettes run XS to XL.
2. Ayten Gasson
Ayten Gasson makes luxury silk lingerie, handmade in their Brighton Boutique. They have a sustainable collection that uses upcycled vintage laces, organic fabrics such as bamboo and peace silk. The new cotton lace is sourced from companies based in the UK. Ayten Gasson designs, drafts the patterns and produces the samples in their studio.
Sizes: Soft Bras size S to L, underwire bras are available in band size 32 to 36 and cup size B to D.
3. Beaumont Organic
Beaumont Organic uses GOTS certified organic cotton for their bra and knickers collection. They work with factories in the EU and give long lead times so that the factory workers don't need to work longer hours to meet deadlines. Beaumont Organic set up The Beaumont Organic Foundation which donates 1% of annual profits to helping the people and children in Taveuni, Fiji. They support the Loloma Foundation and continue to renovate the local hospital.
Sizes: XS to L
4. Buttress & Snatch
Buttress & Snatch is a playful British made lingerie brand . Everything is made by hand in their Hackney, London studio, using high end deadstock waste materials from the fashion industry with recycled and eco fabrics from UK suppliers. They do small scale custom production which allows them to make a diverse range of sizes and styles, all made to order. They buy their materials from UK suppliers and do what they can to support UK manufacturing every step of the way. They have been making lingerie since 1999.
Sizes: 32B to 36D but can make custom sizes if your size is not available.
5. Elliss
Elliss creates lingerie and clothing using conscious design methods and minimal waste. They use natural fabrics such as organic cotton, hemp, bamboo. Elliss works with 2 manufacturers - one in London and a second one in Slovenia where all offcuts and threads are recycled into mattress fillers and insulations. The printer they work with in the Netherlands uses GOTS certified non toxic dyes.
Sizes: S to L
6. Frank & Faith
Frank & Faith curates their lingerie pieces from various well known eco-friendly brands such as Boody, People Tree and Thought. They are a marketplace for the conscious consumer!
UK sizing: 8 to 16
7. Greenfibres
Greenfibres believes that sustainability "starts with the farmer and the cotton picker working in a safe environment". They are an organic cotton basics brand that believe in the safe working conditions and fair pay of their workers.
Sizes: 32A to 38C or XS to XL depending on the bra as they are sometimes manufactured at different factories.
**has maternity bras suitable for breastfeeding
8. Juliemay
Juliemay is an ethical luxury lingerie brand that uses organic pima cotton and silk as their fabrics of choice. The fabric closest to the skin is silk, which wicks away moisture for breathability and gives you that most luxurious feel. Juliemay is certified to be an allergy friendly product by AllergyUK as they are free of harmful chemicals and contain no latex or elastics making them idea for eczema, psoriasis or allergy sufferers.
Sizes: 8 to 18
9. Know the Origin
Know the Origin is a fast growing online retail shop that curates their pieces through stringent sustainability standards. They curate pieces from well known brands such as Hara the label for their bras and undies. In fact, they are the only UK stockist! All their pieces are made of bamboo and plant dyed using herbs such as tumeric, indigo and mader root.
Sizes: XS to XL
10. LoveRose
LoveRose is a luxury sustainable lingerie brand based in Scotland, made from recycled lace and mesh, using 100% natural dyes and recycled packaging. LoveRose offers wire free collections of lingerie for every woman - including those who've undergone surgery!
Sizes: S to 2X
11. Luva Huva
Luva Huva's creates small and seasonless collections for all bodies using sustainable materials. Their beautiful pieces are also made to order in any size you need.
Size: Custom Sizing Made to Order
12. Mojo Lingerie
Mojo Lingerie handmakes their lingerie so you know you can have a great fit everytime. You can send in your preloved tees to be transformed/upcycled into underwear or customize based on an assortment of available fabrics. Garments are made to measure for no extra cost.
Sizes: XXS to 4XL
13. Molke
Molke designs and creates their bras and underwear in their own studio in Scotland. They are accredited living wage employers. They donate their scrap fabric to organizations like Remake Scotland. Their printed fabrics use GOTS certified organic cotton, and their plain color fabric uses OEKO-TEX certified fabric.
Sizing: XS to 2XL.
**Also suitable for breasfeeding
14. Nudea
Nudea was founded by Priya Downes when she was underwhelmed by what she saw when working for some luxury brands in the fashion industry. She uses sustainable fabrics such as Tencel, as well as recycled microfibre to make her pieces. Her mission is simple: "to create supportive and functional underwear that looks great, feels great and is kinder to the planet". 1% of profits goes back into the community to support the people and the planet.
Sizes: Band Size 30-40, cup size A to H.
15. Rêve en Vert
Rêve en Vert curates sustainable lingerie, designed for body confidence. They curate their pieces from brands like Araks, the Wylde, Organic Basics and Indigo Luna.
Sizes: XS to L
16. Stripe & Stare
Stripe & Stare is for the doer, the go getter, the one that doesn't want to be disturbed by uncomfortable underwear! With colorful prints and bold tones, Stripe & Stare's undergarments are made using eco-friendly Tencel Micro Modal.
Sizes: XS to 4X
17. Thought
Thought uses natural fabrics like bamboo, hemp and organic cotton in their sustainable lingerie pieces. They focus on slow fashion - they want their designs to be worn again and again for years to come. They produce in small quantities and aim for zero waste by turning scrap fabrics into headbands. Quantities are small. Use only polyester that is recycled. They are a founding partner of the Ethical Fashion Forum.
Sizes: XS to XL
What are your favorite UK lingerie brands? Comment below so we can add them to our list!
July 15, 2020 0 Comments
Disclaimer: Hello Eco-fashion lovers! Please take note that some of the links are affiliate links and amazon affiliate links. As a publisher (blogger) from these brands and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, which means if you click on one of these links and then make a purchase, I may receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you!). I don't promote any specific brand as I believe that everyone has different criteria they are looking for. I love doing the searches, showcasing all the products from the different Eco brands and presenting them to you in a fun, inspiring and informative way! Looking for something specific? Send us a message at customerservice@greenorchyd.com. Please click here to read the full affiliate disclosure.
updated 01/30/2023
Winter vacation is fast approaching here in Central New York and a lot of people are getting ready to spend time in warmer weather. Here's a great list of Eco-friendly swimwear for kids and infants!
1. BODEN
Boden has a few eco-friendly swimsuit pieces in their kids swimwear collection. We've included them in our list as they are committed to using regenerated or recycled swimwear by 2025. The capsule collection they do carry of eco-friendly swimwear is made of ECONYL® regenerated fabric. They are based in the UK but have an online store in the US. Sizes for boys and girls range from 3/6 months to 11/12.
2. COSMO CREW
Cosmo crew is a children's ethical swimwear brand that has playful prints for girls and boys from 6-12 months all the way up to 13-14 yrs. The swimsuits are made from Italian recycled fibers and organic cotton. The rash guards and pants can be worn in colder climates as a base layer. They are ethically made in Bali by a small, family owned factory.
3. ELLE EVANS
Elle Evans swimwear for teens as well as kids. They run from 0-1 up to 8-9 for kids and sizes 8-16 for teens with options for both boys and girls. Bathing suits are designed, printed and made to order in Melbourne Australia. They are made from ECONYL nylon fiber and Xtra life lycra. They are digitally printed - water based, non-toxic inks. They also minimize waste in their design - and the waste that is left behind becomes a frill or strap on another style. They finally ship through Sendle, a carbon neutral carrier out of Australia. The seamstresses are paid above minimum wage and only work 5 hours at a time with regular tea breaks.
4. FOLPETTO
Folpetto was created after Camilla (owner/founder) could not find quality Eco swimwear that offered protection against UVA and UVB rays while spending days at the beach. Folpetto's swimwear is made from ECONYL® yarn, in a small family owned factory in Italy. You can find short and long sleeve rash guards and board shorts for boys, as well as rash guards, one piece and two piece bathing suits for girls ages 6-12 months to 11-12 years.
5. FRIJA OMINA
Frija Omina makes one piece swimsuits for girls size 2T to size 7/8 (European sizing 92-122). Made from organic cotton and elastane or recycled nylon and lycra. Most of the production process takes place in Europe, to minimize the carbon footprint.
6. GARY MASH
Gary Mash swimwear is 100% vegan and fairly produced. They offer swim shirts and swim shorts for for boys and girls from 3/6 month to 2/3 years. They have swim diapers for the littlest swimmers from 6-8 kg (13-18 lbs) to 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs). They are made with OEKO TEX standard 100 polyamide and/or polyester. Gary Mash is a Fair trade licensee with Fair trade international.
7. HANNA ANDERSSON
Hanna Andersson is known for their matching family sets, and it's no different for their swimsuits! You can find styles and patterns for the family that are eco-friendly and Standard 100 OEKO-TEX certified.
8. JESSICA REY
Jessica Rey's one piece swimsuits are playful and cute for a day at the beach or poolside. If your little one loves skirts and dresses, Jessica Rey has a selection of swimdresses for your little one. They come in size from Sizes 2/3 to 14 for some styles. They are made from 100% regenerated nylon and made in Los Angeles.
9. LOOP SWIM
Loop Swim is a circular swimwear brand that makes all of their swimsuits with REPREVE® post consumer recycled PET (from plastic bottles). They have a swimsuit range for boys and girls from size 4 to 14 years, and board shorts from 2 to 12 years. They have also partnered with their fabric supplier, Unifi, to recycled their swimsuits at the end of its life. Ships out of China.
10. MINI RODINI
Mini Rodini is an ethical swimwear (and clothing!) brand for your little ones. Their swimsuits are made from ECONYL® and 100% recycled polyester that range in size 80/86 to 128/134 (about 9 months to 7-9 yrs) for boys and girls. They are also part of the Fair Wear Foundation and are part of the Fair Wear Foundation Living Wage program in India, and Mini Rodini has extended it to their factories in urkey Based in Sweden.
11. NOMA
Noma makes gender neutral, sun protection swimwear that can be passed from sibling to sibling for years to come. Once it cannot be passed along anymore, return it to NOMA with their recycling program to keep themout of the landfi. Swimwear is made from ECONYL® recycled polyamide and lycra XTRA Life. Based in the UK.
12. OF ONE SEA
Of one Sea not only has swimsuits for little kids, but bigger kids too! Look no further than to Of one Sea for cute swimwear prints for your hard to buy teens. Their sustainable swimwear is made from recycled blend of recycled water bottles and ghost fishing nets from the ocean.
13. OOBI
Oobi creates and makes swimsuits for girls From 2 yrs to 12 yrs. Has one for one donation (donates a garment to an Aussie Child in need for every purchase) and ethical production. The factories Oobi utilizes are audited by SEDEX and must receive a pass.
14. PATAGONIA
Patagonia is an eco-friendly brand that has a variety of high performance swimwear for boys and girls make from recycled plastic or recycled polyester. They are involved and donate to various environmental activist groups.
15. PEHR
Pehr is a female-founded and led ethical company for baby clothing, accessories more! They feature a swimwear collection for boys, girls and unisex from ages 0months to 5T. Made from recycled fibers, their swimwear also boasts UPF 50+ sun protection.
16. ROSIE BEACH
Rosie Beach is a children's swimwear brand dedicated to making fun (and matching!) swimwear for boys and girls from size 2 to 14. Rosie Beach donates 1$ for every 50$ in net sales to #teamseas to help with waste removal from the oceans!
17. SNAPPER ROCK
SnapperRock was first creating for the junior sailing market when a need was discovered. Their pieces are made for days spent in the sun (UPF50+) without nasty chemicals. Their sustainable fabrics are printed or dyed in OEKO-TEX certified manufacturing facilities. The also love to give back - the have a financial and product support to the Children's Melanoma Foundation.
18. TEA
Tea is a philanthropic company that gives back to projects and organizations that help create better worlds for our children. Their designs are made using quality materials and inspired by different cultures, making them unique and built for generations to come.
19. VISSLA
Vissla is a forward thinking brand centered on surf and ocean culture for men and boys. They strive to mimized their impact on the planet and use more eco-conscious fibres like hemp, organic cotton, repreve, coconut polyester and more.
You can reduce the number of micro-plastics in the waterways by washing your bathing suit in a Guppyfriend™ - these are bags designed to catch the little micro-plastics and not allow them to go through from your washing machine to the waterways. You can purchase them here from EarthHero.
July 04, 2020 0 Comments
Disclaimer: Hello Eco-fashion lovers! Please take note that some of the links are affiliate links, which means if you click on one of these links and then make a purchase, I may receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you!). I don't promote any specific brand as I believe that everyone has different criteria they are looking for. I love doing the searches, showcasing all the products from the different Eco brands and presenting them to you in a fun, inspiring and informative way! Looking for something specific? Send us a message at customerservice@greenorchyd.com. Please click here to read the full affiliate disclosure.
updated 2/2/2023
We've come a long way since swimming became popular in the 18th century. From swimming in full wool dresses and having bathing suit police, we've got some beautiful fuller coverage bottoms and bikini tops, shorts and tankini options that are modern and will make you feel amazing!
Creating this list was very exciting as there are many great Eco-friendly options out there that use recycled fibers like ECONYL® regenerated nylon, REPREVE® recycled plastic bottles, AMNI SOUL ECO® a biodegradable polyamide, YULEX plant based rubber, EFL™ Extended Life which contains corn sugar, hemp and organic cotton. Some brands allow you to customize the shape for the perfect fitting bathing suit which will also increase its longevity.
We'll start out with full coverage bottoms that are high waisted. Some are a little more revealing in the back for those that still like to be a little cheeky but still have a coverage for the midsection.
Aurai Swim - Amni Eco Soul ® - CO2 Control and Digitale Eco recycled yarn Positano High Waist Reversible Bottom