getting down to bras tax.

Hello lovelies!

This week, I'm writing about sustainable underwear. If, like me, you are sick of buying knickers for €3, only to replace them again with another €3 pair two weeks later, or you just want more ethically-made undies - then this blog is for you!


First up, why should you choose a more ethical underwear brand? As I said, if it's cheap, prepare to be sucked into the cycle of repeat buying cheap again and again. There's a reason they're cheap, the people making them are on a ridiculously low wage and they are churning out these clothes in poor conditions and often are working long hours with no breaks, not even to pop to the loo!

This is allowed to happen because of the demand we have for the latest, trendiest thing. I want to do a separate blog on this topic so I won't go into too much detail yet!

Another reason to shop for more ethical undies is the environment. The fashion industry is one of the biggest contributors to pollution today. From dyes polluting rivers, 3 out of 4 garments will end up in landfill and it's estimated that 400 billion metres  (yes, you read that right) of textiles is produced annually and 60 billion of that ends up on the cutting room floor. lara intimates is a sustainable underwear brand that use "responsibly sourced dead stock fabric" and have a zero waste policy on off cut materials.

You get what you pay for so a lot of these ethical brands can seem a bit pricey, but think of it more as an investment in yourself. You'll get a lot more wears out of these than you would your €3 knickers and you'll look cute as hell in them! Also, it's an investment in the future of our lovely little planet that desperately needs our help right now.

Originally, before I started research for this blog I thought I would have trouble finding enough sustainably made, ethical brands, but I was very happily surprised that there are many!

A few of my favourites that I can definitely see myself buying (maybe you will too after this blog) are :

- Ella and me 
Super Soft Jacquard Lace Classic Knicker - 3 Pack
 Ella and me - Kinky Knickers are cost friendly and made in their factory in Manchester.


- Neon Moon

"We're a small female team who design beautiful underwear for beautiful women, that means all women!"

 -Buttress & Snatch
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ethically made, bespoke lingerie.


Or you could always just turn them inside out..


yours sustainably,


                  Hayley x


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