5 Sexy Lingerie Brands Using Eco-friendly Materials & Ethical Practices
This lingerie industry is larger that you think and unfortunately there are accounts of child labor and prison labor in popular brands such as Victoria’s Secret.
In 2018, the lingerie market in the United States was valued at approximately 6.87 billion U.S. dollars and it was forecast to reach a value of 11.36 billion U.S. dollars by 2025.
Consider what the industry would look like if all that money went to purchasing ethical lingerie crafted with eco-friendly materials? What a difference that would make! I’ve created this lingerie guide to make this process a bit easier for conscious consumers.
Pin these eco sexy lingerie brands for later!
This sustainable style guide is focused on sexy lingerie brands featuring flirtatious looks.
If you’re looking for more basic everyday underwear be sure to check out our Ethical & Eco-friendly Underwear Guide.
Why is ethical & sustainable lingerie tricky to find?
This guide took quite a bit of research to make because ethical and sustainable lingerie that has that flirtatious look is tricky to find.
When consumers are going to invest in more expensive ethically made garments I believe they tend to go towards socially responsible clothing items that will be worn more frequently and are regularly styled and shown off in a variety of ways.
On top of that I think a lot of people are drawn to cheap lingerie due to the price.
However, the ethics behind those low prices are questionable. For example the popular lingerie brand Victoria’s Secret has been known to have child labor and prison labor within their supply chain.
Ethical and sustainable lingerie is out there you just have to do a little research.
I’ve compiled this list of resources to make sweatshop free lingerie shopping a bit easier.
This post does contain some affiliate links which means The Honest Consumer will receive a commission if you decide to purchase, however, at no additional cost to you!
5 Sexy Sustainable Lingerie Brands
If you’re looking to find some sexy lingerie that is ethically made with the planet and other people in mind these brands are a great starting place!
ColieCo’s Eco-friendly Lingerie
ColieCo produces ethically made, sustainable lingerie, underwear and swimwear in an in-house studio in Sagres, Portugal.
This lingerie brand carefully-selects natural, recycled and reclaimed fabrics; manufactures to order and uses intelligent garment design and cutting processes to minimize textile waste.
They also package orders using only recycled-and-recyclable and home compostable materials, and use 100% carbon offset shipping.
ColieCo products are produced in-house, in a safe, comfortable and discrimination-free working environment by highly skilled workers paid a fair and full living wage.
I personally have a few pieces made by ColieCo and I love how beautiful they are. You can tell they’re crafted with care.
Araks: Responsibly Made Lingerie
Araks lingerie is made with eco-friendly materials such as organic cotton, recycled nylon, & more.
This ethical lingerie brand creates collections that are designed around core fabrics that are evergreen, which means that excess materials can be worked into future seasons instead of being discarded.
Conscious consumers will find socially responsible bras, underwear, slips, bodysuits, & more.
Featuring the Wen bodysuit from Arkas
Araks work with manufacturers who actively pursue measurable sustainable practices through certifications such as EPD Environmental Certification, EPD Climate Certification, ISO 14001 Certification, OEKO-TEX Certification and comply with the EU Reach Regulations.
Araks’ partners use solar power or cogeneration, creating energy from captured emissions, they measure the carbon footprint of each meter of fabric, and conserve, recycle, and clean excess unused water to reuse in production or return it to the environment.
Only Hearts: Eco-friendly Lingerie Made in the USA
Only Hearts has multiple sustainable collections of lingerie featuring recycled lace and organic cotton.
Only Hearts lingerie is created in accordance with the standards put forth by the GOTS (Global Organic Textile Stardard), IMO (Institute for Marketecology), and the ETAD (Ecological and Toxical Association of Dyes and Organic Pigments Manufacturers).
These standards for organic textiles cover the production, processing, manufacturing, packaging, labeling, inspection, exportation, importation and distribution of all natural fibers.
This lingerie is ethically made in New York. Producing locally means this lingerie has a low carbon footpring.
Uye Surana: Sexy Lingerie Sustainably Made
Many hours go into making delicate yet functional lingerie, and Uye Surana believes that everyone should be treated fairly during the process.
This ethical lingerie brand has partnered with a small, family-owned factory in Colombia that follows ethical manufacturing guidelines to produce most styles and a selection of styles are also printed in the NYC studio.
Traditional dying processes takes a heavy toll on our waterways. But Uye Surana’s printed styles use a technology transfers prints without the use of water and excess dyes.
This underwear brand also usse durable anti-rip material, so prints are protected against rips and runs making this lingerie durable and crafted to last.
Uye Surana is also a size inclusive lingerie brand featuring over 70 different bra sizes.
What materials should I look for in eco-friendly lingerie?
There is a wide range of eco-conscious materials you can look for when searching for eco-friendly lingerie.
Try focusing on organic and recycled materials as these are better for the environment. TENCEL can also be a great option if you’re looking for that silky feel made sustainable.
What’s sexier than caring about the planet? The brands in this guide use a variety of conscious materials.
Hopefully this guide helped you find some sexy lingerie made with eco-friendly materials!
MEET THE AUTHOR
Emily Waddell is the founder of The Honest Consumer. She has always been passionate about business for good and has a Bachelor degree in Social Entrepreneurship. She currently lives in Seattle where she practices imperfect sustainability. When she’s not writing, Emily enjoys supporting small businesses, clean eating, & practicing slow living. Learn more about Emily’s journey starting The Honest Consumer.
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