Women's Clothing
Underwear, bras, socks, basics, and activewear
◈How We Evaluated This Category
✓What to Look For
- •Size inclusivity range (XXS-6XL is best-in-class)
- •Recycled material content (RPET from plastic bottles)
- •Organic cotton with GOTS or OCS certification
- •Take-back/recycling programs for end-of-life garments
- •B-Corp certification for verified social/environmental impact
- •Fair Trade or SA8000 factory certification for ethical labor
- •True nude shade range for BIPOC inclusivity
✗Red Flags to Avoid
- •Limited sizing (only XS-L excludes many body types)
- •'Sustainable' claims without third-party certification
- •Fast fashion brands with opaque supply chains
- •Bras with coatings that degrade after washes
- •Activewear that pills or becomes see-through when stretched
- •Brands that use 'nude' to mean only light beige
📋Our Methodology
Products evaluated on fabric quality and feel, size range and body inclusivity, sustainability certifications, manufacturing ethics, and value over time. Prioritized brands with transparent supply chains, recycled materials, and programs to keep textiles out of landfills.
🏅Key Certifications to Know
underwear(11)
Proclaim
TENCEL Mid-Rise Brief
BIPOC-owned brand with true nude shades for all skin tones. TENCEL Modal fabric. Focus on representation and inclusivity.
bras(12)
socks(9)
basics(11)
Fair Indigo
Organic Pima Cotton Tank
GOTS certified organic Pima. Made in worker-owned cooperatives in Peru. Direct trade relationships with farmers.
Organic Basics
TENCEL Lite Tee
TENCEL Lyocell is biodegradable and softer than silk. B-Corp certified. Carbon neutral. Scandinavian minimalist design.
activewear(11)
prAna
Mindset Legging
Hemp/organic cotton blend. B-Corp certified since 1992. Fair Trade partner. Pioneer in sustainable activewear.