The best ethical underwear Australia brands 2020
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Nico
Approach | Transparency, Recycled where possible
Products | Eco friendly underwear
Organic | Yes
Pricing | Reasonable
Nico is a Brisbane based label first launched by creator Lis Harvey in 2012 and offers an elegant range of high quality basics while always staying true to its roots as demonstrated by having the longest standing accreditation with Ethical Clothing Australia.
NICO has always been committed to transparency in the production process and uses organic, recycled materials wherever possible including sustainably sourced and resource efficient Modal which we are massive fans of
Eco Intimates
Approach | Ethical
Products | Underwear
Organic | GOTS certified organic cotton
Pricing | Affordable
Eco Intimates launched in 2008 by Madonna Bain and has evolved into a thriving business offering custom made and small batch runs of quality ethical lingerie.
The natural fabrics used include Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified organic cotton treated with low-impact dyes.
Le Buns
Approach | Ethical underwear
Products | Underwear
Organic | GOTS certified organic cotton
Pricing | Reasonable
Founded in 2016 by Keisha Dessaix, LÉ BUNS combines eco-friendly materials with minimalist designs to offer a chemical-free and super comfy collection of ethical lingerie
The Melbourne-based label designs are cut from GOTS-certified organic cotton to minimise waste and reduce chemical toxins and packaging when shipped uses biodegradable boxes made from recycled paper. Hats off to Le Buns!
Hara
Approach | Ethical & Sustainable supporting of community projects
Products | Underwear
Organic | Yes, bamboo
Pricing | Affordable
Melbourne based HARA use sustainably sourced bamboo for their ethical underwear which includes briefs, bras and g-strings in dun colours and are all naturally dyed. HARA has also teamed up with the EJFoundation in supporting projects in remote areas of the world that are under environmental distress.
The Very Good Bra
Approach | Undies
Products | Underwear
Organic | Natural fibres
Pricing | Reasonable
Over the last few years, I set my heart on creating the world’s first zero-waste bra. Having previously started a brand specialising in wire free bras in natural fibres and proper cup sizes, the more I learned about the apparel industry and its wasteful ways, the more I realised there was so much more to do. I spent years sourcing and developing this product to prove it could be done, and that with some effort and forethought up front, we could produce products with their end in sight.
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