I am delighted to be joining the expert judging panel for the Clean + Conscious Awards 2022 for the third year. The Clean + Conscious Awards celebrate products that work in perfect harmony with our bodies, our environment, and our society. The calibre of this year’s finalists and products is next level – with an impressive line up of ethically conscious brands across a range of skin, beauty and fashion categories. I’ll be reviewing products in the basics, underwear, swimwear and baby apparel categories based on wear, fit and eco values.
While awards are by no means the only measure of a brand’s commitment to the environment, I believe they’re an important part of bringing everyone along on the sustainability journey. The brands that choose to participate in the Clean + Conscious Awards are welcoming constructive feedback and opportunity for improvement in all areas.
Underwear
Eco Intimates – Stella Bralette
Eco Intimates is an ethical, organic cotton lingerie and sleepwear label by designer Madonna Bain. Designed for an impeccable fit and feel and made with care in Indonesia, she opts for natural fibres, including sustainable GOTS certified organic cotton.
The Very Good Bra – Liberty Pansy
The Very Good Bra makes multi-award winning, 100% plastic-free bras, briefs and sleepwear from beautiful organic cotton or Tencel with no synthetics whatsoever. These products will go into a worm farm or home compost at end of life where they will leave no trace.
Eco Intimates – Stella Long Line Bralette with Lace
Eco Intimates is an ethical, organic cotton lingerie and sleepwear label by designer Madonna Bain. Designed for an impeccable fit and feel and made with care in Indonesia, she opts for natural fibres, including sustainable GOTS certified organic cotton.
Mighty Good Basics – Boy Leg Underwear
Mighty Good Basics makes the “most ethical underwear in the world”. The brand says people, planet and animals are at the forefront of its business because protecting the natural environment and pursuing universal human rights are inseparable. Mighty Good Basics works with Fairtrade and GOTS certified organic cotton from its products.
Powerpants – Powerpants
Powerpants wants to create “the world’s most powerful undies,” and is working towards that mission by ensuring its garments are ethically made from environmentally sustainable fabrics and giving back to those in need.
Swimwear
Bombshell Bay Swimwear – Skyla Onepiece
Made with sun protection in mind, Bombshell Bay makes rashies in short and long sleeves as well as your classic swimwear in one- and two-piece styles. The patterns are a range from classic to glorious greenery but the best part about them is the lycra they’re made from – it’s all recycled plastic.
Salt Gypsy – Betty Bottoms
Salt Gypsy makes women’s surfwear from 100% regenerated nylon yarn called ECONYL® which is a long-lasting, durable recycled nylon lycra that is responsibly manufactured here in Australia. All of its practical pieces are ethically made on the Gold Coast.
Shapes in the Sand – The Oystercatcher Wireless One Piece
Shapes in the Sand’s swimwear is range of bikinis and one pieces in nature-inspired designs. As an ‘eco conscious’ swimwear label, Shapes in the Sand uses regenerated fabrics from recycled materials in its swimwear which is all handmade in Australia.
Waverley Swim – Wrap Wrashie
Waverley Swim brings inclusive and adaptable swimwear to the list. The debut design for the brand is the Waverley Wrashie® – an Australian-made swim top that has stylish, sustainable sun safety all wrapped up.
Zella Swim – Staple Asymmetrical top & Staple High waisted pant
Zella Swim uses 100% regenerated nylon fibre developed from pre-and post-consumer materials, such as plastic bottles, old fishing nets and regenerated carpet for its swimwear, offering UPF 50+ sun protection and chlorine resistance. The brand’s stylish pieces are designed and handmade on the Gold Coast, Australia.
Basics
The Very Good Bra – Tee-in-bed
The Very Good Bra makes multi-award winning, 100% plastic-free bras, briefs and sleepwear from beautiful organic cotton or tencel with no synthetics whatsoever. These products will go into a worm farm or home compost at end of life where they will leave no trace.
Mighty Good Basics – Tank Top
Mighty Good Basics makes the “most ethical underwear in the world”. The brand says people, planet and animals are at the forefront of its business because protecting the natural environment and pursuing universal human rights are inseparable. Mighty Good Basics works with Fairtrade and GOTS certified organic cotton from its products.
Awakind – Teens & Adults Unisex Original Romper
The founder at Awakind wanted to create a brand that challenges the status quo in sleepwear, where the profits are used to fund homes for children in real need – homes that give vulnerable children much needed care, shelter and a safe place to sleep. The sleepwear is made from environmentally friendly materials in Australia.
BJ’s PJ’s – BJ’s PJ’s Justine Cami Top
Flattering organic cotton pyjamas and loungewear with wire-free breast support. Because we all deserve to feel amazing every single day and night. BJ’s PJ’s garments are sustainably and ethically made in Sydney, Australia.
Hemp Clothing Australia – Women’s Classic Tee
Hemp Clothing Australia offers a modern take on the world’s oldest natural fibre—hemp. The brand aims to redefine clothing quality and durability, while bringing hemp into the future for the modern person.
Baby Apparel
Goldie and Ace – Green Tee
Goldie + Ace has a fresh approach to newborn, baby and toddler fashion. Inspired by retro kids clothes, evoking a sense of childhood nostalgia amongst our team’s golden years, the 1980s & 1990s. The brand’s team, unisex designs, waste-free packaging and collaborators all share the same vision; to create a safe and clean planet for everyone.
Indigo & Lellow – Payton Zip Romper
Indigo & Lellow take pride in providing beautiful kids clothing that is gentle on baby’s skin without sacrificing our values on sustainability and respect for our world. As such, organic, sustainability and reducing waste is very important to the brand.
itti – itti bitti Reusable Swim Nappy
itti provides modern cloth nappy solutions in Australia and worldwide. The brand’s reusable cloth nappies are an effective choice to reduce your baby’s environmental footprint.
Luvme Eco – Modern Cloth Swim Nappy
Luvme™ has created award-winning eco-aware brands with your baby’s health and well-being in mind. From the brand’s ethical preferred premium plant-based ingredients and responsible production it helps create a sustainable future for your little ones.
Over All 1516 – Stow unisex kids dungarees
Over All 1516 is an inclusive, ethical denim and lifestyle brand that strives to live and educate on accessible sustainable practices and a more considered future.
