Cottonique

Elastic-free organic cotton underwear and basics

Cottonique makes organic cotton underwear and basics for people with allergies and sensitive skin. Its natural, undyed drawstring styles use cotton thread, a cotton drawstring and a cotton label, with no spandex. Not every style in its range is plastic-free.

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Cottonique natural drawstring boy brief in undyed organic cotton

About Cottonique

Cottonique designs organic cotton clothing for people with allergies and sensitive skin, and makes it in the Philippines in a factory it owns. For Unwrap, the details of each style matter.

The natural-colored, elastic-free drawstring styles, such as the women’s drawstring boy brief, are listed as 100% organic cotton jersey, sewn with cotton thread, with a braided cotton drawstring and a woven cotton label. Cottonique lists them as free from latex, spandex and synthetic fibers, and describes them as biodegradable and compostable.

Other styles are different. For example, Cottonique’s colored drawstring boxers list a plastic button. Check the “Garment Ingredients” list on a product page before you buy, and look for the natural drawstring styles if you want to avoid plastic.

Worth knowing: a small share of this brand's products contain trace amounts of plastic. Why we flag this

Materials & certifications

Materials

Cotton

A soft, breathable, absorbent, and versatile natural fiber grown from the fluffy bolls of cotton plants.

Good to know: Conventional cotton is one of the world's dirtiest crops as cultivation heavily relies on pesticides, herbicides (glyphosate), and fertilizers, raising concerns about environmental pollution, soil health, and potential health risks for farmers and consumers. This is why some brands and consumers push for "100% organic cotton." Organic cotton skips the harsh chemicals, making it a more eco-friendly and healthier choice.

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Certifications

B Corp
A B Corp-certified brand is a business that balances profit with social and environmental responsibility.
GOTS
Textiles with this certification must contain at least 70% organic content and meet comprehensive ecological and social criteria. Notably, GOTS encompasses the entire supply chain, from the sourcing of fibers to the final stages of processing, manufacturing, and distribution. The label can be granted to entire brands or individual fabric suppliers and manufacturers.