Organic Basics

Minimal underwear and activewear with ethical production

Organic Basics offers women's and men's underwear, bras, tees, shorts, leggings, socks, and activewear, emphasizing minimal design and ethical production. Designed in Copenhagen and made in Europe, Organic Basic's essentials are crafted from organic cotton, TENCEL™, and recycled materials. It partners with certified factories committed to responsible production, ensuring every item is soft, long-lasting, and eco-friendly. Recognizing the challenges of finding second-hand basics, Organic Basics provides high-quality alternatives made with recycled and plant-based fibers. It offsets carbon emissions, supports sustainable projects, and is a proud member of 1% for the Planet.

How is Organic Basics sustainable?

Based on our sustainability criteria, Commons rates Organic Basics as a Best brand.

Materials: Over 90% of Organic Basics’ material portfolio is GOTS-certified Organic Cotton, which is a stand-out statistic. The socks are made of certified organic cotton (~76%), polyamide (~22%), and elastane (~2%).

Emissions: In partnership with Made2Flow and One Carbon World, Organic Basics measures and offsets the emissions associated with their operations and supply chain. The brand also shares a full breakdown of emissions, revealing its largest hotspots. We love the extent of the Organic Basic’s transparency. The sustainability report spotlights successes and illuminates where efforts have fallen short and how the team plans to improve.

Supply chain & ethics: Organic Basics has a formal statement on its website addressing workers rights, specifically addressing child labor, safe working environments, living wages, and employee benefits. However, the brand is not Fair Trade certified and has not published a Code of Conduct.‍

Circularity: Organic Basics has committed to implementing a circular strategy in 2024, but has not yet provided details about what the strategy includes or when it will launch.