![]() Synthetic fabrics made with polyester not only tend to contain toxins from the production process, but they also trap heat and moisture, which can, at the bare minimum, cause irritation - and for those prone to yeast infections, it certainly doesn’t help. Put simply, your underwear is in direct contact with your vagina, and for me, the possibility of absorbing any toxic compounds in the fabric directly into my body isn’t worth risking. My search was loosely separated into three categories: everyday basics, for which the priority was affordability since I would be buying a lot of them house undies, which needed to be cute and offer good coverage for the days when I simply cannot wear pants and the special occasion underwear, which is for the days when I want to feel very cute.Ī lot of what I look for when purchasing underwear can apply to all my clothing - but there are also some lingerie-specific things to think about.īreathable, nontoxic fabric: For people with vulvas, the fabric you choose is extra important when buying underwear. I shop secondhand for a lot of my clothing, but for underwear, that’s not really an option - which also means it’s important to purchase underwear I know can biodegrade or be usefully recycled. There are a lot of factors to consider when looking for sustainable clothing: longevity, fabric, production process, etc. ![]() Higher wages for workers in particular are nonnegotiable for me, and I don’t mind paying more when I know that more of my money is going toward paying the professionals who make my clothes. It costs extra money to implement and continually ensure sustainable practices and to keep investing in sustainability improvements. My personal biggest priorities are fair pay and good working conditions for garment professionals followed by the lowest possible impact on the planet, and that generally translates to more dollar signs. I spent days researching, carefully vetting brands that I would feel good investing in for aesthetic, ecological, and moral reasons. With little to look forward to (this was during the pre-vaccine days of the pandemic), I decided to focus all my energy on overhauling my underwear collection. Not a single one excited me or sparked joy when I got dressed for the day. It happened for me at the age of 24, when I opened my underwear drawer and realized that every pair I owned had been with me for 3 years or longer. In life, many of us experience a moment of undergarment clarity. Photo-Illustration: The Cut Photos: Retailers
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