Sustainable Bras and Bralettes: Best Support For you and The Planet
Are you looking for ethical bras to add to your sustainable wardrobe? Discover the best selection of sustainable bras from our curated conscious brands from Europe and the UK.
Make your ethical fashion journey simple. Start with the essentials to kickstart your capsule closet with eco-friendly bras and various sized, universal, and colored nude bras for increased comfort. You can find your favorite ethical lingerie at Swiss Impact Store, like this Modal Comfortable bralette, designed to support, lift, and shape your breast. Check out our size guides for different cup sizes to find your best match and empowerment.
We understand that purchasing bras online can be tricky. Finding as flattering and good quality underwear as possible is equally tough as finding fair trade bras that provide the necessary support for you and the planet. By choosing environmentally-friendly materials produced based on fair trade standards, you support brands that treat and pay their workers fairly.
Textile waste
Shopping for ethical and eco-friendly bras also minimizes the amount of textile waste. What does it mean? Usually, the manufacturing processes of fast fashion brands lead to increased textile waste that ends in our landfills, and very little is sent to recycling. Overproduction and overstock are the cause of this problem. As seasons change, the unsold supply is thrown away at landfills. Slow fashion brands have been adopting circular supply chains for some time now, repurposing as many garments as possible, minimizing production by having permanent collections, and reduced stock.
3 additional criteria to find the best sustainable underwear
Avoid the worst fashion and unethical brands by looking into the following.
As you start to understand the difference between natural and synthetic fabrics, you will tend to choose natural and low-impact fabrics such as organic bamboo, linen, and hemp or synthetic fibers like modal or lyocell, which are great when produced sustainably, especially the ones certified TENCEL™. Derived from renewable wood sources, modal is a breathable material that is good for the environment as your skin, while plastic-based synthetic fibers like nylon, polyester, or spandex are to be avoided because of their toxic chemicals.
Third-party eco-labels
In order to protect your skin, you should follow the best certifications recognized globally, such as the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) or OEKO-TEX® 100, to ensure no toxic components are transferred to yourself or the environment.
You can be sure to find ethically produced bras if a brand uses materials that are sourced sustainably and environmental, and social impacts are assessed on a regular basis. B-Corp, WRAP, or Fairtrade labels can be a solid basis for your decision-making while adding a well-liked item to the cart. We also suggest that you ask questions for transparency if you’re not sure about the brand’s sustainable practices.
Product packaging and delivery
Product packaging and delivery can also be as wasteful as creating the product itself. Support sustainable brands that use plastic-free, biodegradable, or renewable packaging and carbon-neutral shipping initiatives.
Finally, it’s always better to opt for eco-friendly fabrics and keep hold of much-loved ethical bras for as long as possible. These slow fashion brands make it easier than ever to choose the correct item and enjoy wearing it for years! Consider repairing, upcycling, and donating to a thrift store when you’re done with your old bras or if you bought the wrong size (better than if they end up in the garbage).
