Bralettes have become an increasingly popular alternative to traditional wire bras, thanks to their comfy fit and versatile design. Since we wear them daily close to our skin, choosing an organic and sustainable bralette is particularly important.
These undergarments should look good, feel good and be free of harmful chemicals. Below, we’ve put together a comprehensive guide to help you find the best sustainable bralettes around.
The list below includes a range of eco-minded brands that offer bralettes with different sustainably-sourced materials, a range of price points, a variety of designs, and a range of sizes.
What are Sustainable Bralettes?
Bralettes are bras without lining, underwire or molded cups. Bralettes can often also be worn as a sports bra or crop top.
Sustainable bralettes are made from eco, low impact materials, most commonly you’ll find organic cotton bralettes.
Sustainable bralettes are produced by conscious brands that likely have one or more of the certifications below. They are manufactured and shipped using environmentally conscious methods, and are made fairly, free of exploitation.
Many of these conscious brands will partner with organizations to offset their carbon emissions and/or give back to certain environmental or social causes.
Eco-Friendly Bralette Materials to Look For
- Organic Cotton
- TENCEL
- Deadstock (i.e. pre-consumer textile waste)
- Recycled or Upcycled Materials
- Hemp
- Lyocell
- Recycled Polyester (RpET)
- Natural Dyes
Sustainable Bralette Certifications to Know
- Fair Trade: ensures that the product or supply chain is fully traceable, and that the product has been fairly produced or sourced
- GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard): certifies that a material is organic
- GRS (Global Recycled Standard): verifies if a product is made from recycled materials
- STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®: certifies that every component in a product was tested for harmful substances (both regulated and non-regulated)
- Vegan: certifies that a product doesn’t have any animal ingredients and wasn’t tested on animals
Where to Find Sustainable Bralettes:
Note that this guide includes partners and affiliates. As always we only feature brands that meet strict standards for sustainability that we love — and we think you’ll love too!
1. The Very Good Bra
If you’re in the market for a bralette that’s free from pesky plastics or synthetics, then look no further. The Very Good Bra is an Australian B Corp certified woman-owned lingerie brand creating 100% plastic-free intimates. To make sure there isn’t any excess stock, all of their pieces are produced through a pre-sales model that doesn’t let them overproduce in any one size and reduces unnecessary waste. We love the fact that they offer replacement straps to help extend the shelf life of their bras, especially intimates that are worn on a regular rotation where straps tend to show the first signs of wear and tear.
Sizes: 30: C – E | 32-36: A – G | 38: A – E
Price: $44-$64
Fabrics: Organic Cotton and TENCEL™
Conscious Highlights: Woman-owned, 100% Plastic-free, Plant-based Materials Low-Waste, Gives Back, B Corp
2. Brook There
Brook There’s minimalist bralettes are made consciously, considering each step of the supply chain. The brand sources GOTS-certified organic cotton yarn that was milled and dyed in California and then their team cuts and sews each undergarment by hand in Massachusetts. Finally, every bralette is shipped directly from their factory in recycled packaging.
Sizes: 32A/B – 38C/D
Price: $47-$68
Fabrics: Organic Cotton
Conscious Highlights: Locally Made, Recycled Packaging, Woman-Owned
3. &HER
&HER is a revolutionary lingerie brand that’s using the power of AI to create custom-made intimates that support you without sacrificing comfort.
Once customers fill out details on the Fit Guide, &HER uses those data points to 3D knit bras using a blend of plant-based materials and Roica, a degradable spandex.
Not only does the 3D knitting technique ensure zero wastage, but it also enables the brand to engineer built-in structures to provide support, compression, ventilation, and a fit that’s unique for each curve.
Sizes: Custom made-to-order
Price: $79-$175
Fabrics: Tencel, Hemp, Organic Cotton and Supima Cotton
Conscious Highlights: Plant-based Materials, Inclusive Sizing, Zero Waste, PFAS-free, Recycling Program
4. Proclaim
Proclaim is passionate about designing clothing for all women — which means offering a variety of nude colors to fit each skin tone. They also have eco-friendly bralettes in colors like a bold poppy or pastel lilac. The responsible undergarments brand has square neck and triangle shaped bralettes in a range of sizes.
Sizes: S – 3XL
Price: $59
Fabrics: Tencel Lyocell
Conscious Highlights: WOC-Owned, Locally Made, Recycled Materials, Inclusive
5. ARQ
ARQ may become your new go-to spot for size-inclusive full coverage bralettes. With sixteen different colors available, their wide strap design fits up to an F cup. A family-owned company, they’ve created sustainable basics at an accessible price for all ages.
Sizes: S – 4XL
Price: $38-$40
Fabrics: Organic Cotton, Deadstock
Conscious Highlights: Inclusive Sizing, Family-Run Ethical Manufacturers, Lower Impact Shipping
6. Organic Basics
Organic Basics bralettes are some of the comfiest sustainable bralettes around. Their soft, breathable TENCEL bralettes come with rave reviews. The brand also provides an “Impact Index” for each item so you can see the reduction of CO2, water and chemicals of their products compared to similar conventional products.
Sizes: XXS – XXL
Price: $45-$75
Fabrics: TENCEL, Organic Cotton, Recycled Materials
Conscious Highlights: Inclusive Sizing, Ethical Factories, Gives Back, Regenerative Farms
7. Subset
Subset creates organic and ethical bralettes available in four different styles in a range of coverage levels and colors. Each item lists a “Product Impact” so you have a transparent look at the eco impact of your bralette. Thanks to their Fitting Room tool and diverse models, it’s easy to see how their bralettes fit on different bodies.
Sizes: XXS – 3XL
Price: $48
Fabrics: Organic Cotton (body), Recycled Nylon (straps), TENCEL (band)
Conscious Highlights: Fair-trade, Recycling Program, Inclusive Sizing
8. Pantee
Pantee is a UK based brand with comfortable, sustainable bralettes. They offer three different styles in five neutral colors available up to extra-large. Pantee doesn’t use any chemical dyes in their products. For every product you purchase, they plant a tree through their partnership with 1% for the Planet.
Sizes: XS – XL
Price: $43
Fabrics: Deadstock Cotton
Conscious Highlights: Ethical Factories, Gives Back, Recycled Packaging
9. PACT
PACT has a small yet high quality selection of bralettes and wireless bras. The Pact bralette is made without harmful chemicals and saves 11.8 gallons of water through its sustainable production and materials. Their certified Organic and Fair Trade bralettes will quickly become your new wardrobe staple.
Sizes: XS – XXL
Price: $20
Fabrics: Organic Cotton
Conscious Highlights: Fair Trade Factories, Inclusive Sizing, Donation Program, Recycled Packaging
10. Thunderpants
Thunderpants has a fun selection of size inclusive, eco-friendly bralettes. They offer a variety of bold prints and one natural color that is undyed and unbleached. They also have matching sustainable underwear for each print! Everything is made in-house from organic cotton fabric sourced from Australia.
Sizes: S – 3XL
Price: $38
Fabrics: Organic Cotton
Conscious Highlights: Fair Trade, Locally Made, Woman Owned
11. Savara Intimates
If you’re looking for bralettes that are sexy and feminine, look no further than Savara Intimates. Each bralette is wire free with an adjustable back and straps. They have several different colors and styles, primarily made with minimal coverage.
Sizes: XS – XXL+
Price: $63-$86
Fabrics: Organic Cotton, Upcycled Lace, TENCEL
Conscious Highlights: Made In-House, Gives Back, Offsets Emissions
12. Pansy
Pansy offers three different wireless, adjustable bralettes to choose from, all crafted from 100% USA-Grown organic cotton. Created by two friends, Pansy offers several fun color choices made from toxic-free natural dyes,
Sizes: S – 4XL
Price: $48-$54
Fabrics: Organic Cotton, Natural Dye, Recycled Plastic
Conscious Highlights: Inclusive Sizing, Locally Made, Woman Owned
13. Tentree
Tentree is a Canadian company that might just have your new favorite Tencel bralette. For each item, they provide the amount of water, CO2 and waste saved versus a comparable product from a ‘conventional brand’. Plus, for every purchase you make, they plant ten trees.
Sizes: XS – XXL
Price: $35
Fabrics: Tencel, Organic Cotton, Lyocell, Recycled Materials
Conscious Highlights: Gives Back, Inclusive Sizing, Ethical Manufacturing, B Corp.
14. CLOECO
Plant-based and luxuriously soft, CLOECO’s bralettes are designed for all-day comfort.
CLOECO is owned by women scientists and engineers who use the most sustainable materials backed by science and engineer the most comfortable bralettes.
Beyond using eco-conscious fabrics, CLOECO’s full-coverage bralette and crop cami are colored with STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® certified dyes and they offset all of their supply chain emissions.
Sizes: S – XL
Price: $28
Fabric: Modal
Conscious Highlights: Plant-Based Fabrics, Offsets Emissions, Non-Toxic Dyes
15. Underprotection
Underprotection is a Danish company that designs some of the sexiest sustainable lingerie around. Here you’ll find a variety of styles made from certified recycled and organic materials. Underprotection offers a lifelong repair guarantee where they give customers a discount if they repair their products.
Sizes: XS – XL
Price: $35-$90
Fabrics: Recycled PET, Recycled aterials, Organic Cotton
Conscious Highlights: B Corp, Gives Back, Ethical Factories
