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Ethical Lingerie Revealed: Most Brands Lack Transparency on Fair Production

Ethical Lingerie Revealed: Most Brands Lack Transparency on Fair Production

Want to surprise your partner with an alluring lingerie set? You may be unsure if it's made fairly and sustainably.

Many brands hide their manufacturing details. Like much apparel, lingerie is often produced in high-risk countries with exploitative wages and conditions.

Limited Transparency
Rank a Brand examined 22 lingerie brands, issuing negative recommendations to 14 for failing to disclose production practices. Without this openness, fair labor and eco-friendly standards can't be verified.

Transparency Drives Change
The founder of Rank a Brand argues companies can't ignore potential supply chain abuses. 'We promote brands that visibly commit to better practices. Consumers play a key role by demanding transparency.'

Trusted Ethical Picks
Look to brands prioritizing openness, like H&M's Conscious Collection, or independents such as Pants to Poverty and Saint Basics.

Do you value brands proving fair and sustainable production?

Source: Rank a Brand | Image: Shutterstock