Organic Basics

More than 95% of their fabrics are low impact, including GOTS-certified organic cotton, GRS-certified recycled fibers, TENCELᵀᴹ Lyocell, and ECOVEROᵀᴹ.

Commons could not find information on this brand's energy use.

Its eco-friendly packaging materials include FSC-certified paper and cardboard, and its packaging is plastic-free. It shipped 91% of products by sea from gate-to-site (factory to warehouse) in 2025; the remaining 9% moved by air or other non-sea modes, which increases the emissions impact of that portion of shipments. Last-mile transport mode to individual customers is not disclosed.

It gives detailed and environmentally conscious care instructions for its garments.

Organic Basics launched ReOB in 2025, a take back program in partnership with Coleo, a recycling facility in Barcelona, for customers in select EU countries. The company does not share details on the efficacy or impact of this program.

Organic Basics offers a core evergreen collection. It limits new additions and releases.

Organic Basics explicitly mentions that there is an environmental cost to creating new products. It encourages purchasing fewer items and using them for as long as possible.

Organic Basics has both a prominent sustainability page and an annual sustainability report. Both provide details on its circularity, materials, emissions, supply chain, and labor practices. Their annual report presents a clear, impact-driven strategy and progress reporting.

Organic Basics has measured their greenhouse gas emissions on both a product- and company-level with third parties. It publicly reports these numbers and has identified raw materials and transport as the main drivers of its emissions.

Organic Basics did not hit its 2025 target to reduce its carbon intensity by 50%, though the company states this was due to a change in how they measure emissions. They have now set a goal to reduce their carbon intensity by 7% per year. Organic Basics claims to offset all emissions in its value chain, including production, shipping, and its headquarters. Commons did not find information about the specific offsets being used.

Organic Basics publishes the names and locations of their production partners, many of whom carry labor and sustainability certifications. Their 2021 impact report estimated 100% traceability into their production partners and 71% traceability into their material suppliers. Commons did not find evidence of a Supplier Code of Conduct or policies related to subcontracting, collective bargaining, or audits. They claim there is no forced labor and workers are paid a living wage in its production partner facilities.