Organic Lingerie

Blue Canoe Organic Lingerie Adds New Slips and Pants

October 13, 2008 by Brenda

Founded in 1993 by Laurie Dunlap, Blue Canoe, a Californian organic yoga and intimate apparel company, has recently added a few new pieces to its line. To the Sheer Lace Lingerie group of boy shorts, crossover bra, camisole and panty, comes the new slip in pretty colours of naked, black, natural and aegean. A comfy looking undergarment, this slip could easily double as a nightie for sleeping. Made with very light organic cotton and spandex, it is trimmed around the neckline and hem with accent coloured lace.

The newest item added to the Just Cotton line is the one hundred percent cotton tap pants with lace trim. The whole collection is made from organic cotton and does not contain any spandex or latex (the bra is the exception with a latex band). Slightly ribbed for added detailing and comfort, the total group includes a gathered bra, lace rib tank top, string bikini, high cut panty, and full cut panty. Fresh, bright colours in russet, black, bluebell, natural, sky and violet, this is a cute mix and match set.

While the Shape Lingerie collection of bras does not have any new pieces, the fabrication is worth mentioning as the innovative designs provide proper support without the use of invasive hooks, wires and binding straps, all of which are very uncomfortable during a workout session. In several styles and a pretty array of colours, each bra is suited to a specific look or type of clothing worn. And the Jane bra in regular and plus cup sizes is ideal for nursing mothers.

Blue Canoe is full of simple designs that cater to comfort and an easy-going sense of style. Pieces from any of the yoga, sportswear or lingerie easily complement one another to create fun sets. And everything is made in the USA.

Hanky Panky Goes Eco!

May 10, 2008 by Krista

Yes, it is your resident ecoholic here introducing the Han ky Panky organic cotton thong! Made from 100% Supima cotton organically grown in the U.S., the thong is available in both Original and Low Rise styles. It features a natural cotton color as no bleach or dyes were used. It is amazingly soft to the touch and feels smooth against your skin. The organic thong retails at $18 like the traditional Hanky Panky thongs and is currently available at Neiman Marcus.

Hanky Panky also is introducing Lingerie Wash Powder! Gentle, effective, and biodegradable, this wash is designed to care for your most delicate delicates! This quick and easy-to-use wash is also hypoallergenic and fragrance free making it an ideal product for everyone, including the busiest among us. Simply shake a teaspoonful in cool water, soak five minutes, rinse, squeeze out water, and dry flat. Lingerie Wash can be purchased online at abriefaffair.com or in New York at Pink Slip.

Confessions from the L.A. Textile Show

April 26, 2008 by Gayvin

I confess, it was my virgin trip to the Los Angeles Textile Show. What an experience! I went through over a hundred booths seeking those “it” pieces of fabric that I had designed my Spring ’09 Eve’s Apples lingerie line around. eco silk_1.jpg

I can’t deny it, I adored the French lace. If French lace is a sin, then I don’t want redemption. Unfortunately, with the U.S. economy being so fragile and my greatest attempt at staying away from the higher end pieces, my lovely lace was still priced at over $90 per meter…Time to reconsider my line.

After three days of silk, satin, and lace, two Project Runway alumni sightings and one caffine infused drink every hour, I focused on looking for inspiration pieces. Fortunately, that is just what I found. Time and sleep solved the sensory overload from last week and a few pieces have stuck with me that inpsired an entirely new line.

The big hit of the show was all of the new eco-fabrics in bamboo, hemp, and recycled materials. I have to agree with Women’s Wear Daily and say that next year, I think we’ll see a lot more of eco-friendly garments, including lingerie, in the market place. Here is a round of applause to companies creating fabric that is both sustainable for the environment and can be as soft as sillk.

In spring 2009, we’ll see designers rethinking and recreating the look of luxurious lingerie. Due to ingenious approaches to fabric and the varying international economys, lingerie designers have a great opportunity to be even more innovative with their styles and use of embellishing materials. I’m excited to see what wonderful and creative delicacies are revealed next year!

Fair Trade Designers: Greenknickers

April 22, 2008 by Rene

Greenknickers is based in England with a motto of “100% Fair Trade, 100% Organic, 100% Gorgeous”. Greenknickers is not simply a nod towards eco-friendly lingerie, they are committed to their cause including:

Recyling
Responsible Dyeing
Promoting Cold Washing
Local Producers
Bike Transportation
Sustainable Fabrics
Fair Trade Certification
Promoting People First

Putting mass produced lingerie lines to shame, the partnership have established a green and fair supply chain for their specialist underwear. Allocating the sewing task to a women’s co-operative in India, Greenknickers ensure that the skill set of the underprivileged is utilised, helping the poverty stricken to find employment. In July 2008 they became the first underwear brand to be awarded the fair trade mark.^*

Products:

Magic Global Warming Knickers! As the Knickers warm up the sea overcomes the land to show the effects of Global Warming. Buy them for £15.

Not surprisingly, they have produced a line for cycling. Made from 70% bamboo and 30% organic cotton with washable cycling pad. Buy them for £25

The Deforestation Knicker includes a printed bikini line reminding us to cheekily “Stop Deforestation”. 100% organic silk, hand made buy them for £25

Showing an ability to work with practically any eco-friendly fabric, these are made from hemp and silk.

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Sarah Ratty Presents Ciel Organic Clothing and Lingerie

April 14, 2008 by Rene

Hip luxurious and special, the new label from Sarah Ratty the designer who brought you Conscious Earthwear. Ciel makes a more ethical and environmental choice available to the fashion conscious woman. This is the story so far. Ciel looks well suited to become a sustainable designer and retailer. Besides a range of organic clothing, Ciel is now offering lingerie. Ciel promotes their idea of organic from seed to stitch.

“The cotton for our underwear collection is grown organically in Turkey. From seed to stitch the whole process is vertically integrated from the field to the end product, with maximum respect for the environment and the farmer’s. Rather than using harsh agro-chemicals emphasis is put on the natural balance in the field. Working together with our partner’s, farmers are given a guaranteed sale of their cotton at a fair price and fair working conditions. The ecological process is controlled and guaranteed by Skaal International, The Soil Association and the GOTS, Global Organic Trading Standard. Skaal International is an independent, internationally acknowledged inspection body for organic production. All fabrics are mechanically pre-shrunk, processing aids and selected means are biodegradable and free of harmful substances. Dyes are heavy metal & Azo free, whilst hydrogen peroxide is used for the bleaching process, which is kinder to the environment.”

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Currently, the collection includes a bra, boy shorts, hipsters, and a camisole in blush, black, coffee, or mulberry. Prices are £16.00-£26.00 and sizes range from XS to L. All are 95% organic cotton and 5% Lycra.

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