Organic Basics review

Organic Basics publishes more about how its clothes are made than most brands twice its size. Its materials page names Control Union as the certifier for GOTS and GRS under license CU 1067589 and is clear that only products carrying the label and claim are certified. The Meet the Makers section has pages for 14 factory locations, including Faridabad in India, Minya in Egypt, Istanbul in Turkey and Barcelos in Portugal. Organic Basics is a Certified B Corporation, donates one percent of annual sales through 1% for the Planet, and works with Made2Flow on a life cycle assessment of each product that follows ISO 14040 and covers greenhouse gas emissions, water use and land use. The range centers on underwear, tees and activewear in organic cotton, TENCEL Lyocell and recycled nylon. The drawbacks for US shoppers: the store showed euro prices from our location, so we could not confirm USD prices, and it ships from Denmark.

Who it is for

shoppers who want certified fibers and per-product impact data

Price

See vendor pricing (USD check pending).

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• GOTS and GRS certified through Control Union, CU 1067589
• Certified B Corporation and member of 1% for the Planet
• Made2Flow life cycle assessment of each product, covering emissions, water and land use
• Meet the Makers pages for 14 factory locations, from Faridabad, India to Barcelos, Portugal
• Take Back Program for used items

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Names the certification body and license number for GOTS and GRS
• Strength: Donates one percent of annual sales through 1% for the Planet
• Strength: Bundles such as Buy 5 for a set price lower the cost per item
• Weakness: Showed prices only in euros from our location, so the USD check is pending
• Weakness: Only products carrying the GOTS or GRS label are certified, so check each item
• Weakness: Ships from Denmark, so US delivery may take longer than US-based brands

Key facts

• Certifications: GOTS, GRS, OCS Blended (CU 1067589)
• Company status: Certified B Corporation
• Giving: 1% for the Planet member
• Factory locations listed: 14
• Headquarters: Copenhagen, Denmark

Where it ranks

Organic Basics is No. 4 in our Best Sustainable Clothing Brands verdict.