Organic Basics is a Copenhagen based brand producing women's activewear, loungewear, and organic cotton underwear. Organic Basics is committed to transparency, inclusivity, and sustainability. Our favorite part about this ethical brand is the passion for educating consumers on the multifaceted factors behind true sustainability. Organic Basics provides detailed sources on intersectional environmentalism in the About tab, highlighting their sustainable practices and even points of areas of improvement within their brand.
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We are huge fans of the Soft Touch Collection by Organic Basics.This ethically made clothing line consists of bras, underwear, t-shirts, pants, and shorts that are perfect for summertime outfits. We recommend mixing and matching items for comfortable and cute loungewear sets. The ultra-soft and silky collection is made from TENCEL™ Lyocell — a recycled wood pulp fiber. TENCEL™ Lyocell is an eco-friendly fiber made from responsibly sourced wood pulp. The wood pulp is dissolved in a closed-loop process with a non-toxic organic solvent, then the solution is forced through tiny holes in order to create a magical biodegradable fiber that feels softer and lighter than cotton.
Why We Love Organic Basics
Style
It's for everyone! They carry men, women's, and unisex lines
Carries an array of essential apparel activewear, lounge sets, and undergarments
Swimwear perfect for hitting the beach
Offers a wide variety of neutral and earthy colors
Materials
GOTS certified organic cotton
Recycled nylon
TENCEL™ Lyocell
Recycled wool
SilverTech™
Polygiene®
Recycled cashmere
Seamless knit fabric
Natural dyes made from natural, non-edible agricultural and herbal industrial waste
Waste
Impact Index to communicate environmental savings on each of their materials
For example, compared to conventional cotton, their TENCEL™ Lyocell saves ~86% in water, 35% in energy, and 33% in emissions
Ethics
Transparent with factories- they list each factory’s information including their certificates, audits, and employee benefits
No child labor
Employees are paid a living wage
Inclusivity
Models promote racial diversity along with some size diversity
Community
Have conducted workshops around how to improve diversity in their social media collaborations and made steps towards educating their audience on white supremacy
Certifications
Dahlia Certifications
Dahlia Certified
Donates to Environmental Initiatives
Donates to Social Justice causes
Third-Party Certifications
1% for the Planet
Certified B Corps
One Carbon World partner
GOTS-certified Organic Cotton
GRS-Certified Recycled Nylon
Bluesign® Polygiene® treatment
OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 SilverTech™ Everyday and TENCEL™ collections
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