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NICO

Australia

NICO is an Australian label making minimal bras, briefs, tops and kids' and baby pieces. It focuses on clean lines and everyday colours. Its fabrics include GOTS-certified organic cotton and Lenzing TENCEL Modal, and its Organic range is coloured using natural plant-dyeing methods. The brand calls itself Australia's first plant-dyed organic cotton underwear brand. Its Canberra team offers alterations and repairs in-house so garments last longer, and it also provides free virtual fittings. NICO says it is committed to transparency across its supply chain. Good On You rates NICO Good overall, with Good for planet and animals and It's a Start for people. It notes that the brand does not appear to use animal-derived materials, but that there is no evidence it ensures living wages or reduces its packaging.

Miakoda

Miakoda is a slow fashion label producing everyday tops, bottoms and accessories in New York City. Its range includes organic cotton tees, joggers in an organic cotton and lyocell blend, and the Brami, all designed as timeless pieces meant for repeated wear. The brand describes its clothing as ethically made, with living wages paid at every stage of production. It works with plant-based, sustainable materials, produces in small batches, and states that its pieces are vegan and size inclusive. Founder and designer Julia Ahrens trained at Parsons School of Design and started the label as a response to fast fashion. Miakoda notes that it is rated on Good On You. It positions its designs as an alternative to trend cycles, focusing on comfort and durability.

Not Basics (formerly Pantee)

United Kingdom

Not Basics is a UK label making everyday women's basics from certified organic cotton. The range includes leggings, bodysuits, T-shirts, tank tops and sweatshirts. The pieces are made for people who want to stop wearing synthetic fabrics like polyester and nylon, especially people with sensitive skin or sensory needs. The brand says two sisters started it. One lives with severe skin allergies and the other with sensory sensitivity. The business began as Pantee, which made underwear from deadstock T-shirts, before it changed its name to Not Basics. Its fabrics are OCS-certified organic cotton, and the brand says about 80 percent of its styles are GOTS certified. Labels are either printed or made from fabric offcuts, and tops are double-lined or cut from heavier cotton so they are not see-through. Good On You rates Not Basics Good overall: It's a Start for planet, and Good for people and animals. It found that the brand partly traces its supply chain and does not appear to use animal-derived materials. It also found no evidence of a Code of Conduct or of living wages being paid in the 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.

Sorella Organics

Australia

Sorella Organics is an independent Australian label that makes sleepwear and loungewear for women, men and maternity, including breastfeeding-friendly pieces. It is owned by Jess, who lives in Brisbane, and orders ship from the brand's Brisbane studio. The collection is made in Australia, Fiji and India. The brand uses certified organic and fair trade cotton, and it says all of its products are vegan. It produces in small, slow runs so that it makes only what customers want, which helps cut textile waste. It often allows about twice the industry's usual time to fill orders so that sewers are not rushed. Its factory holds GOTS, WRAP and Oeko-Tex certifications, and its fabric is certified to GOTS, Fairtrade and Oeko-Tex. Good On You rates Sorella Organics Good overall: Good for planet, Not Good Enough for people and Great for animals. It notes the brand's organic cotton and limited production runs. It found no evidence of a Code of Conduct or of living wages being paid in the supply chain.