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ColieCo

Portugal

ColieCo makes lingerie, underwear and swimwear in its own studio in Sagres, Portugal, with plus sizes available. Every piece is made to order. The collections include mesh sets, TENCEL Intimate underwear, bamboo silk lingerie and prints designed with independent female artists. Founder Nicole Coates started the brand as a student project in the UK and later moved it to Portugal. The brand says every fabric it uses is either a sustainably processed natural fibre, mostly recycled, or reclaimed deadstock. By its own figures, about 60% of its fabric is reclaimed, 30% is natural fibre and 10% is recycled polyester. The studio runs on renewable energy and holds SANE Standard certification. ColieCo says studio workers are paid a living wage, orders ship in plastic-free packaging and shipping is carbon offset. Good On You rates ColieCo Great, with top scores for both planet and people. It points to the brand's upcycled materials, made-to-order model, in-house production and Code of Conduct. It also notes that living wages are not ensured across the whole supply chain. The brand holds Global Recycled Standard certification.

Eco Intimates

Australia

Eco Intimates is an Australian label that makes lingerie, underwear, bras, sleepwear and loungewear for women. Its fabrics include GOTS certified organic cotton, bamboo, silk and natural cotton. Many of its bras are wire-free, and its ruffle knickers are among its best-known pieces. Designer and founder Madonna Bain creates every pattern at home on the Northern NSW Coast. The pieces are made in small batches by small, female-led workshops in Bali, Indonesia, and she works closely with them on new designs. She says slow production gives her time to check quality and to refine styles based on what customers tell her. Good On You rates Eco Intimates Good overall, with 4 out of 5 for both planet and people. The rating mentions its use of lower-impact materials, limited production runs, recyclable packaging and partnerships with women artisans. It also says final production takes place in a country with a high risk of labour abuse. Good On You found no evidence that the brand ensures living wages across most of its supply chain.

WILDA.ECO is a Polish womenswear label offering shirts, pants, tops and blouses, jackets, suits, scarves and bags, with plus sizes in the range. Its style mixes minimalism, artisan craft and timeless feminine design, and it ships worldwide. All of the brand's products are vegan, and garments are made to order to cut waste. It releases seasonless collections, uses lower-impact materials such as Tencel Lyocell, avoids plastic packaging and works to lower transport emissions. The final production stage takes place entirely in Poland, most of the supply chain is traced, and the brand works with women artisans and women-owned businesses. Good On You rates WILDA.ECO Great overall. Its website currently says the brand is on a break and not taking orders, but plans to return.

Facettes Studio

France

Facettes Studio is a French womenswear label offering timeless wardrobe pieces for modern women, to wear from day into evening. The range includes jackets, blazers, trousers, dresses, cardigans and tuxedo-inspired pieces, made in fabrics such as wool flannel, wool twill and cotton velvet. Garments are made in France from natural materials taken from the dormant stock of large fashion houses. The brand works in small series and made-to-order production to limit waste. Good On You rates Facettes Studio Good overall. It scores the brand Great for planet and Good for people and animals. Good On You notes that the brand uses a high proportion of lower-impact materials, publishes a breakdown of the materials it uses, avoids plastic packaging, and carries out its final production in France. It also notes that most of the wool used is recycled or certified, and that there is no evidence of living wages in the supply chain.

Purusha People

United States

Purusha People is a US womenswear brand rooted in yoga. It makes sleepwear, loungewear, intimates, bra tops and everyday clothing in sizes from XS to 4X, and releases its pieces in small, limited-edition drops. Its clothing is made from OEKO-TEX certified Lenzing Tencel lyocell. Spandex makes up less than 10% of the fabric, and the brand says it plans to switch to a plant-based version once one is widely available. Prints use water-based inks, and dyeing takes place in a GOTS certified dye house. Every step, from knitting to finishing, happens in downtown Los Angeles. The brand says all its makers are paid a guaranteed living wage. Fabric scraps are recycled, damaged pieces are sold as seconds, and packaging is plastic-free and made from recycled paper. A portion of profits from each drop goes to a charity. Good On You rates Purusha People Good overall: Great for planet and animals, since its whole range is vegan, and It's a Start for people. Good On You notes that the brand does not define what it means by a living wage.