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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.

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.

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.

LANIUS

Germany

LANIUS is a family-run fashion company based in Cologne. Claudia Lanius started it in 1999 and is still its designer, and she now runs it with her daughter Annabelle Homann. The brand designs two slow fashion collections a year, mainly for women, including trousers, knitwear, blouses, jackets and denim made from natural and certified materials. LANIUS is GOTS-certified and a member of the IVN. It mostly uses organic materials, alongside TENCEL and recycled polyester and polyamide. The wool it uses is mulesing-free, and its vegan pieces carry PETA-Approved Vegan certification. The company says its producers hold certifications such as GOTS, amfori BSCI and SA8000, or are audited by the Fair Wear Foundation. It also offers care, repair and resale services. Good On You rates LANIUS Good overall. Its planet score is Great, reflecting published material data, lower-impact materials, efforts to cut transport emissions and recycled packaging. Its people score is Good, although there is no evidence of living wages. Its animals score is It's a Start: the brand uses leather, wool, cashmere and alpaca, and Good On You says it has not verified the mulesing-free policy.

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.