Not Basics (formerly Pantee)

BAM Bamboo Clothing

UNITED KINGDOM

BAM is a UK clothing brand that makes activewear and outdoor wear for women and men. Its range includes leggings, yoga pants, base layers, jackets, socks and boxers, made with bamboo, organic cotton and other natural fibres. The brand is a certified B Corp. BAM worked with life cycle analysts Green Story to measure the impact of its garments against conventional cotton equivalents, covering emissions, water use and pesticide use. The brand says it traces its supply chain back to raw materials and ships most goods by sea or road rather than by air. It describes its garments as PFAS-free, recyclable and traceable, and it publishes annual impact reports and social reports. Good On You rates BAM Good overall: It's a Start for planet, It's a Start for people and Good for animals. It reports that the brand uses renewable energy in its supply chain, avoids plastic packaging and offers resale of secondhand items. Good On You also notes that final production takes place in countries with a high risk of labour abuse and that living wages are not ensured across most of the supply chain.

ALTER X Company

United States

ALTER X Company is a Los Angeles brand making organic T-shirts for men and women, including plus sizes. Its main styles are a crew neck and a boxy scoop neck, both made from a blend of 60% hemp and 40% organic cotton. The shirts are made in Los Angeles. The brand says 20% of each shirt sale goes to a cause the customer chooses: hunger, human trafficking or mental health. Good On You rates ALTER X Company Good overall. It credits the brand with using organic cotton, limiting production runs, using low-impact dyes and manufacturing close to home. On labour, Good On You says the brand can trace the majority of its supply chain. Some of its final-stage production holds SA8000 certification, and a portion of those workers earn a living wage. Good On You says it does not appear to use animal-derived materials but does not claim to be vegan.

Q for Quinn

Canada

Q for Quinn is a Canadian brand making socks, underwear, activewear and everyday basics for babies, kids, women and men. Its founder, Melita, started the company after struggling to find socks gentle enough for her son, who has eczema. The brand aims its pieces at people with eczema or sensory sensitivities. The brand uses GOTS-certified organic cotton and mulesing-free, RWS-certified merino wool, and steers clear of harsh chemicals. Socks are knitted at a family-owned facility in Portugal. Undergarments are made in India with biodegradable elastic trims and plant-based dyes, and activewear is made in Peru from Peruvian organic cotton. The brand says its products can be traced through the supply chain and that its workers earn living wages. For every pair of socks sold, it donates a school meal through Mary's Meals. Good On You rates Q for Quinn Good overall: Great for planet, Good for people and Good for animals. Good On You also notes there is no evidence of action to minimize packaging, or that living wages are paid in its supply chain.

Mini Mioche

Canada

Mini Mioche makes clothing from GOTS-certified organic cotton for newborns, babies, toddlers, kids and teens, and also sells adult basics. The range covers tees, sweats, hoodies, rompers, sleepwear, dresses and school uniforms. According to the brand, around 95 percent of its core collection is knit, dyed, cut and sewn in Canada. Garments are made at factories within 30 km of its Toronto head office, which it says lowers its carbon impact. It uses only AZO-free dyes and avoids microplastics, PFAS, flame retardants, formaldehyde and plastic packaging. Socks are made in Italy and denim in Turkey. Good On You rates Mini Mioche Good overall, giving it Great for planet, Good for people and It's a Start for animals. It also notes there is no evidence the brand ensures living wages across its supply chain.

CasaGIN

Italy

CASAGiN is an Italian brand that makes underwear, loungewear and accessories for women and men. It works mainly with natural fibres, including organic cotton, linen, TENCEL, organic merino and wool fleece. The range covers briefs, tank tops, pyjamas, knitwear, socks, hats, swimwear, period underwear and wool fleece jackets. The brand says it avoids plastic and sells its clothing as made in Italy. Good On You confirms that all final production takes place in Italy. It also reports that the brand traces most of its supply chain and audits part of it. Good On You rates CASAGiN Good overall. Its planet score is Great, supported by lower-impact materials such as Tencel Modal, action on transport emissions, closed-loop water systems and no plastic packaging. The brand holds Global Recycled Standard and bluesign certifications. Good On You notes that there is no evidence of a Code of Conduct or an animal welfare policy. It also notes the brand uses small amounts of wool and cashmere.