Ethical and sustainable underwear is especially close to our hearts because we wear it on our most intimate body parts every day. We want underwear that makes us feel comfortable, confident, and sexy and meet our ethical standards. And we are becoming more and more aware of what our underwear is made of and by whom. Some of us prefer organic, non-toxic underwear, others are big fans of upcycled or recycled materials. Either way, we should pay special attention to what we wear on our skin. What is so personal to us should be made with love and care for our body, the makers, and the planet. To get you covered according to your values, we created this guide with the best ethical and sustainable underwear brands for you.
Ethics
Local and family-run manufacturing, handmade, organic cotton (GOTS)
Product range
Bras, briefs, bodies
Price range
$25-$62
Based in
Valencia, Spain
Delivery to
Worldwide
The Nude Label is a brand built on providing ethical pieces to accompany women in their everyday life. Expect soft, sustainable, organic cotton (GOTS) underwear that makes you feel good all day. All items are locally handmade in a family-run facility in their home town of Valencia, Spain.
Ethics
Ethical and sustainable production (GOTS), organic cotton (GOTS), Lenzing Modal®, STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®, PETA-approved
Product range
Bottoms & briefs, bodysuits, loungewear
Price range
$26-$91
Based in
Copenhagen, Denmark
Delivery to
EU
Respect for the environment is key for the Woron-sisters who founded the sustainable underwear brand WORON. The Scandinavian-inspired intimates use luxurious Lenzing Modal® and organic cotton (GOTS) as their material which both allow your skin to breathe. Produced in small GOTS-approved factories in Europe.
Ethics
Ethical production, GOTS-certified organic pima cotton and fair trade Mulberry Peace Silk, size-inclusive
Product range
Underwired, non-wired, bralette, sports bras, post surgery, high waisted and low rise nickers, night wear
Price range
£21-£75
Based in
UK
Delivery to
Worldwide
JulieMay’s lingerie is comfortable, allergy-friendly, and ethical. It’s made from GOTS-certified organic pima cotton and fair trade Mulberry Peace Silk, without synthetic fibers, harsh chemicals, or harmful materials like latex and nickel. With Julie May, you’re supporting a woman-owned brand that values comfort and well-being. The lingerie comes in brief sizes from 8-18, and bra sizes from 30B to 40G/42DD.
Ethics
Ethical production, organic cotton (GOTS)
Product range
Briefs, bottoms, camis, knickers, loungewear
Price range
$35-$170
Based in
Brighton, UK
Delivery to
Worldwide
If you like soft, comfy, simple, and yet chic everyday pieces, Elliot Organics might be your new go-to. All lingerie is made from premium organic cotton (GOTS) or bamboo silk viscose and is manufactured in a small factory in limited numbers near Barcelona, Spain.
Ethics
Ethically-produced, 100% organic bamboo viscose
Product range
Bras & undies
Price range
$25-$35
Based in
Ireland
Delivery to
Worldwide
GAEA’s underwear stands out with its simple shapes and sophisticated cuts. The incredibly soft and stretchy pieces look so comfy! All items are made from 100% organic bamboo viscose which uses 2/3 less water to grow than cotton. Bamboo viscose is also a super breathable antibacterial material, absorbing up to 40% of moisture (like sweat).
Ethics
Ethical production, organic cotton (GOTS), STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®, recycling program, size-inclusive
Product range
Undies (Briefs, hipsters, thongs and more)
Price range
13$-$60
Based in
USA
Delivery to
USA, Canada, UK
Subset (former Knickey) offers an XS-XL range with breathable, super comfy, and toxin-free undies for women made from organic cotton (GOTS) to keep your “down there” as healthy as possible. Remember how less than 1% of textiles get recycled when in fact, 95% of textiles that end up in the trash can actually be recycled? To save your old undies from ending up in the landfill, Subset invites you to send them over so they can safely recycle them with a local NYC non-profit.
Ethics
Ethical production, sustainable materials, gives back, zero waste
Product range
Bras, panties, bodysuits, loungewear
Price range
$42-$142
Based in
Berlin, Germany
Delivery to
EU-countries, Switzerland, and Norway
Romantic lace with a playful vintage look: Anekdot uses ECONYL® (100% regenerated nylon, STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®) and Q-NOVA® with ROICA™ recycled lace (Global Recycled Standard and STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®) as well as exclusive surplus fabrics from production leftovers, deadstock, and vintage trimmings into lingerie that makes you feel both cute and sexy. As the upcycled materials aren’t newly produced, some products come in limited quantities, making the pieces even more special. Made by skilled craftsmen who use artisanal techniques in Berlin and Poland. Made to order possible!
Ethics
Local and family-owned ethical manufacturing in Los Angeles, size-inclusive, partly recycled materials, handmade, nickel-free hardware
Product range
Bras, briefs, loungewear
Price range
$57-$106
Based in
Los Angelees, USA
Delivery to
Worldwide
KYE creates timeless, soft and functional pieces that feel personal. Inspired by real people and genuine connections, this lingerie brand is a beautiful reminder to love ourselves, others and Mother Earth. Each piece is handmade in Los Angeles in a local family-owned factory using fabrics like deadstock mesh and Sorona (a fabric composed of 37% renewable materials derived from corn) to minimize our environmental impact on the environment.
Ethics
Ethical manufacturing, Organic cotton (GOTS), recycled cotton, STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®
Product range
Bras, panties, slips, bodysuits
Price range
$40-$195
Based in
NYC, USA
Delivery to
Worldwide
We love these unexpected, eye-catching colors. Araks produces colorful organic cotton (GOTS) underwear with simple, beautiful details. Meant to last you for many years, the design collections work interchangeably with pieces from the past or those yet to come so that you can mix and match them.
Ethics
Ethical production, certified organic cotton, Oeko-Tex® Standard 100
Product range
Bras, paddables, undies, tops
Price range
$35-$95
Based in
Germany
Delivery to
Worldwide
Small boobs are lovely. And AIKYOU creates the most beautiful designs for them in a limited batch. You got it right – underwear produced in small quantities for small boobies. AIKYOU is by the way inspired by a Japanese female name that translates as “love and respect”. Matching the name, AIKYOU uses only the finest certified-organic premium quality fabrics, yarns and ribbons of which all are fairly made in Europe.
Ethics
Ethical production, organic cotton (GOTS), recycled fabrics
Product range
Bras, undies, bodies, clothing
Price range
$30-$135
Based in
Denmark and France
Delivery to
Worldwide
Baserage sources high-quality, natural and sustainable fibers such as organic cotton (GOTS) and recycled fabrics to benefit the environment, the maker and the wearer. Baserange has worked with their producers to create innovative, environmentally friendly fabrics to create their wide range of minimalistic intimates and leisurewear. Their timeless designs and silhouettes ensure that they can integrate seamlessly into your wardrobe and remain there for years to come.
Ethics
Ethically and locally produced, organic cotton (GOTS, OCCGUARANTEE®), natural plant dyes
Product range
Bras, panties, bodies, tops
Price range
$42-$80
Based in
Barcelona, Spain
Delivery to
Worldwide
For their simple yet sophisticated designs, Céu Label chooses only the best quality, sustainably- sourced organic fabrics such as organic cotton and organic cotton mesh grown by small independent farmers in Brazil. To re-create harmony with plants and nature, the sustainable underwear label also works with a centuries-old natural dyeing technique using 100% plant dyes (dyed in-house!). All items are fairly made by local artisans in Barcelona, Spain.
Ethics
Fair trade production, size-inclusive, bamboo viscose (STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®), natural dyes, Environmental Justice Foundation
Product range
Bras, undies, loungewear
Price range
$225-$1550
Based in
Australia
Delivery to
Worldwide
Great for sensitive skin: HARA (means green in Hindi) creates size-inclusive intimates (XS-5XL) that are gentle on the earth and even gentler on your skin. The brand’s key material is super soft high-quality bamboo viscose fabric (STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®) which is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and hypo-allergenic.
Ethics
Ethical production (Ethical Trading Initiative), organic cotton (GOTS), STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX, gives back
Product range
Bras, bottoms, thongs, bodies
Price range
$31-$115
Based in
London, UK
Delivery to
Worldwide
Tired of buying fashionable bras that felt uncomfortable, Georgia Larsen curated her own collections of comfy everyday lingerie. We never thought color combinations in one piece can look this good! The brand also uses organic cotton (GOTS) as their priority material. And because less than 1% of materials used to produce clothing is recycled into new clothing, which is why Dora Larsen uses recycled yarns created from textile waste, fishing nets, and other plastic waste.
Ethics
Local and ethical in-house manufacturing in London, size-inclusive, zero-waste policy, responsibly sourced deadstock fabric, women-led company
Product range
Bras, briefs, thongs, undies
Price range
$25-$65
Based in
London, UK
Delivery to
Worldwide
Made for women by women in London: Believing that ALL women deserve to own perfectly fitting, sustainable bras, Lara Intimates offers a wide range of non-wired, supportive bras for sizes 26-36, A-GG and more to come soon. All materials are made from responsibly sourced unused surplus luxury lingerie fabrics that would have otherwise gone to landfill.
Ethics
Fair trade, size-inclusive, organic cotton (Control Union certified with Cotton 100 content standard), women empowerment
Product range
Undies & bras
Price range
$31-$74
Based in
Copenhagen, Denmark
Delivery to
Canada, USA
For you, inspired by you: Moons & Junes gets all their inspiration from their customers who share their wildest underwear dreams via Instagram. Each product series goes through focus groups and fittings with 50 people which is why women feel so comfortable and sexy when wearing them. Moons and Junes’ styles come in four sizes and create each with different proportions – just like our bodies! P.S.: Have a look at their #bitsandboobs!
Ethics
Ethically-made by a family-run atelier, STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®, multifunctional
Product range
Bodysuits, lingerie, bras, tops
Price range
$97-$312
Based in
Berlin, Germaany
Delivery to
Worldwide
Brace yourself, because this underwear is devilishly sexy. DSTM creates a unique mix of pieces that can be worn as lingerie, outerwear, or even swimwear. The fabrics used are of the highest quality, long-lasting, and ultra-soft. Each piece is made to make you feel even sexier than you already are; with flattering cuts for every body type. Designed in Berlin and ethically produced in a family-run atelier in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Ethics
Local and ethical manufacturing, 100% USA-grown organic cotton, size-inclusive
Product range
Bras, undies, shorts, loungewear
Price range
$39-$132
Based in
California, USA
Delivery to
Worldwide
The organic cotton underwear label from California was born from a desire for dreamy ethical undies. Pansy’s items are comfy, simple, and functional, dyed with fibers-reactive dyes and sewn in a factory in San Leandro, located 20 minutes away from the design studio.
Ethics
Local and ethical manufacturing, size-inclusive, STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®
Product range
Bras & undies
Price range
$29-$59
Based in
Los Angeles, USA
Delivery to
USA, Canada, UK, and Australia
In the U.S. alone, 35 billion plastic bottles are thrown away in a year and can take up to 1,000 years to degrade. The sustainable underwear label uses post-consumer PET plastic bottles and turns them into REPREVE® recycled polyester. Proclaim also uses TENCEL™ to make their super soft bras and undies that come in a range of different nude colors to fit all skin tones.
Ethics
Ethical production, organic cotton from India, natural dyes (GOTS)
Product range
Undies, crop tops, tops
Price range
$21-$45
Based in
UK
Delivery to
Worldwide
Have you ever been wondering how your underwear is being made? Then follow Pico’s Project #01 where you can learn how your sustainable underwear comes to you – from seed to your hands. PICO tries to encourage people to understand where their products come from and appreciate exactly what has gone into each and every step of the process. P.S.: Pico has two more projects that are worth having a look at!
Ethics
Fair trade family-business, organic cotton (GOTS), BlueSign, size-inclusive
Product range
Bras, undies, tanks
Price range
$28-$34
Based in
USA
Delivery to
Worldwide
ARQ offers supremely functional organic cotton (GOTS) underwear dyed with sustainable dyes (GOTS or BlueSign). All bodies are beautiful and this underwear is created to fit women of all shapes! Carefully made in a family-owned sewing factory in the USA.
Ethics
Ethical and local manufacturing in small ateliers, upcycled deadstock fabrics, zero waste
Product range
Bras, panties, bodysuits, tops
Price range
$30-$55
Based in
Sofia, Bulgaria
Delivery to
Worldwide
Their basics are anything but boring. The artsy sustainable underwear brand from Sofia thoughtfully designs pieces that are simple yet sexy (we love their see-through bras!) and enhance your natural body shape. Proudly made of upcycled deadstock fabrics by local seamstresses in small independent ateliers in Bulgaria.
Ethics
Ethical production (Ethical Trade Initiative), independent family business, size-inclusive
Product range
Briefs, thongs, bras
Price range
$35-$90
Based in
London, UK
Delivery to
Worldwide
One size does not fit all: Beija London is a size-inclusive lingerie brand that offers different cup sizes for women of all body types. Created by sisters Abbie Miranda and Mazie Fisher, the collections boast cups from X, Y and Z™ that are practical, super comfy and stylish. X represents smaller sizes, Y for cup sizes between B-D and Z is for cup sizes.
Ethics
Ethically and locally produced, organic cotton (GOTS), STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®, Global Recycled Standard (GRS), TENCEL™ Modal, TENCEL™ Lyocell
Product range
Briefs, bralettes, tank tops, bodysuits, t-shirts, loungewear, pajamas, socks
Price range
$18-$114
Based in
Padova, Italy
Delivery to
Worldwide
The sustainable clothing brand from Italy produces their beautifully made underwear with environmentally-friendly fibers such as TENCEL™ Modal, TENCEL™ Lyocell, or certified eco lace which is obtained from regenerated raw materials. CasaGIN only works with certified and reliable suppliers and small selected factories where Italian artisans make each piece with amore. Another advantage that the entire production process takes place in Italy is that the garments are dyed according to the strictest guidelines.
Ethics
Made-to-order, handmade, ethical production
Product range
Intimate apparel (bras, briefs, bralettes, suspenders), collars, corsets, stage wear
Price range
$42-$3485
Based in
Munich, Germany
Delivery to
Worldwide
Worn to be seen: French-German designer Céline Marie created her interdisciplinary couture lingerie brand to empower women and their uniqueness through beautifully handcrafted sets of lingerie. Céline redefines luxury as being sustainable, merging 3d technology, laser cutting and traditional handcrafting techniques with sustainable materials such as surplus fabrics, certified eco-friendly peace silk, antibacterial certified bamboo cotton and hardware from a local French manufacturer. Each piece is uniquely handcrafted made upon order in their atelier in Munich.
Ethics
Sustainable materials, STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®, eco-production, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Certification by Ecocert, fair production, animal-friendly, PETA-approved, community engagement, gives back
Product range
Bras, bralettes, briefs, shorts, bikinis, strings
Price range
$12-$40
Based in
Australia
Delivery to
Worldwide
Because comfort doesn’t only feel good but does good too: BOODY mindfully crafts underwear made from organically grown bamboo with viscose blend which is super soft, anti-bacterial, breathable and thermoregulating. This makes the fabric perfect for garments that sit close to the skin. Discover simple designs that are based on real body measurements ranging from extra small to extra large. Amazing: you can check the positive impact of each item based on how much driving emissions, LED bulb energy, drinking water, and pesticides were saved.
