Underwear Brands That Are Sexy, Practical and Sustainable

Inclusive Underwear Brands That Are Sexy, Practical & Sustainable

Esme Price

Worried that your underwear may not be as sustainable as you think? Well with these following brands you can ensure to be comfortable in your own skin and what impact it has on the world. As second hand buying is not appropriate in this line of clothing, brand are doing as much as they can to give back to the Earth as much as they take, finding new and inventive ways to create sustainable under garments.

Nudea

As well as being B-Corp certified and carbon neutral, this brand offers sleepwear and underwear with sizes reaching up to GG. Nudea was voted the Best Sustainable Lingerie Brand by The Independent in 2022. By using natural and recycled materials, you can be sure to invest in something that will not only serve you, but the environment. With their bra-cycle program, you can get up to 20% off bras you actually want to wear.

Ruey

Some may feel more sexy a bit more covered up, this means this brand is for you. With this shapewear ranging from everyday essentials to wearing them on a night out, Ruey have sculptwear that can be enjoyed on the outside, not only on the in. By celebrating real bodies, Reuy accommodate a range of different sizes so everyone can feel as good as they look. They believe in up cycling and repurposing and are looking into eco-lycra to help recycle 20% of their elastane.

Boody

Boody uses bamboo to create the yarn that makes their products, which also makes them 100% vegan. This is an eco friendly material that is grown and harvested with no extra cost the surrounding environment. Their basics and underwear are not only for women and people who have periods but have a range for men and babies as well. Their bamboo leak and period proof pants come in a range of shapes to make sure you feel secure, even when you may feel fragile.

Fruity Booty

Second hand or vintage underwear isn’t everyones style so Fruity Booty is doing the next best alternative. Even though they can’t say they are 100% sustainable, they are doing everything in their power to produce their products from 80% of surplus fabrics and materials, that would have gone to landfill. they product limited quantities of products to stop overproduction but produce unique and beautiful pieces; putting fun back into underwear.

Pico

If you aren’t about all the fuss when it comes to your undies, Pico is the brand for you, connecting you the most to nature. Creating super soft, simple, everyday underwear that is the first thing you put on in the morning. By using organic cotton from Southern Indian farmers’ cooperations, customers can track the material right back to the source. Pico also works with natural dyers and artists to product bespoke and limited edition collections.

Knickey

This American brand, that ships to the UK (hooray!), comes one of the highest recommended. They are internationally recognised for their fair-trade certification and their organic materials. The amount of research Knickey have put into the human body reassures customers that they have their health as a number one priority, creating products that will only benefit it. With sizes ranging from XXS to XXXL and styles to suit everyones tastes, there is something for everyone.

Organic Basics

This fully transparent business is doing everything it possibly can to produce durable, reliable and organic basics that will last a long time, at a smaller cost. They track the emissions made by each garment so they can alter their methods to create a better environment. By producing clothing items, underwear and swimwear, they cater for both men and women.