Organic Basics: Rated & Reviewed

Organic Basics is a Danish clothing company offering staple wardrobe basics made mostly of responsible materials. They hold several sustainability certifications, including GOTS, GRS, OCS, and are a member of 1% for the Planet. Their factories are audited by WRAP, Better Work (and others) and they are Carbon Neutral. Well loved by their customer base and highly focused on ongoing improvement through transparency, Organic Basics is rated as “Mastering,” lying within the top 20% of the leading brands in our fashion category.

About Organic Basics

Founded in 2015 by three friends—Christoffer Immanuel, Mads Fibiger, and Alexander Christiansen—Organic Basics’ mission is to provide sustainable, durable everyday essentials, activewear, and underwear as a digital-first clothing brand sold online to customers worldwide. Acquired in 2022 by Israel-based Delta Galil Industries, Organic Basics continues to build a significant online following due to its ethically sourced and certified materials, commitments to a transparent supply chain, charitable giving efforts, carbon neutral operations, and stylish, inclusive marketing.

Product Categories

BasicsFashion

Attributes

Certifications / Memberships

1% for the planet Better Work FSC® GOTS GRS OCS OEKO-TEX® REACH WRAP

Location

Denmark

Pricing

$$$$$

Ships from

DenmarkUnited States

Ships to

Worldwide

Rating Summary

Nature & Animals

90% of Organic Basics’ line is made with GOTS certified organic cotton, with 2% of materials considered unsustainable (namely elastane). 4% of garments are made with FSC-certified Lenzing semi-synthetics and 4% from recycled nylon. All suppliers must comply with GOTS and GRS standards. Most products are PETA-approved vegan, except for discontinued recycled wool/cashmere products. Some capsule items feature algae-based dyes that reduce water use in dyeing by 98%. The brand is working with Made2Flow to conduct Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) of their products and to reduce water impact, but no water reduction targets are disclosed. Supplier onboarding includes managing and reducing water and wastewater risks, along with Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) requirements for all factories. Their tree-based fibers are FSC-certified. Packaging includes recycled cardboard boxes, FSC-certified compostable glassine bags and organic cotton hang tags that reduce emissions by 30%. Organic Basics is Carbon Neutral. Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions are calculated through One Carbon World and clear targets and commitments are in place to further reduce emissions. The brand focuses on reducing transportation emissions by primarily sending products by sea. They track waste and have a committed time-bound plan to reduce it along the supply chain, though there are minimal achievements so far toward circular strategies and energy efficiency.

Score for Nature & Animals: 63%. Learn more about our scoring here.

Communities & Wellbeing

Organic Basics has policies in place to ensure the well-being of the workforce, which includes benefits beyond the legal minimum and generous leave policies. The company has a formal code of conduct and policies in place for human rights and modern slavery, but are not made public. Factories and locations are disclosed on their website, some of which are located in vulnerable countries. They have GOTS, Organic Cotton Standard (OCS), and/or Global Recycling Standard (GRS) certifications, with further annual audits performed by WRAP and Better Work. They receive and review annual social compliance audits and suppliers must complete and return declarations on forced and migrant labor. There is no public documentation of living wages for workers throughout the supply chain. Inclusive marketing and product design includes more affordable options available for customers, although the company has no disclosed DE&I approach. Health and safety are ensured via suppliers’ requirement to adhere to ZDHC, Organic Basic’s own RSL (Restricted Substances List), and REACH and OEKO-TEX Standard 100 product certifications. Reasonable digital protections and privacy policies are in place.

Score for Communities & Wellbeing: 53%. Learn more about our scoring here.

Values & Governance

Organic Basics is now owned by Delta Galil Industries and has a workforce size of 50-100 employees. They provide comprehensive annual reporting on sustainability progress against time-bound commitments, as well as transparency around shortcomings, areas of improvement, and production quantities per support of the Or Foundation’s “Speak Volumes” campaign. Organic Basics gives back to Big Blue Ocean Cleanup via their 1% For the Planet membership. They have also partnered with Beam Impact to donate 1% of all purchases.

Score for Values & Governance: 67%. Learn more about our scoring here.

Product Performance

Products are designed to last and customers regularly praise the aesthetic appeal and comfort of Organic Basics’ garments, attributing these positive reviews to the high-quality and long-lasting fabrics used.

Score for Product Performance: 100%. Learn more about our scoring here.

Reviews & Testing From Our Team

True Knit Wide Leg Pants

These dreamy pants are made from 100% GOTS Certified organic cotton forming a thick knitted fabric. They can be worn higher or lower on the hips and suit a range of tops, making them a good staple in a capsule wardrobe. They are comfortable enough to live in as house pants but also look great on and perfectly suitable for wearing out and about. I love the texture, how soft they are and how they sit. I would probably select a darker color if I had my time over as on day one of testing, my toddler’s tomato paste laden hands made a beeline for these gorgeous pants! They’re also a little long for my shorter 5’2 frame which is easily remedied by having them taken up.

Joy McConnochie, SJ Co-Founder

Core Trunks

As a passionate fan of soft things, these trunks tick all my boxes. They are ultra soft and smooth on the skin and very comfortable to wear with no digging in from the elastic. Clearly well made, I expect these to last a long time. The sizing is accurate (I’m a standard size M) and very snug in all the right places - Joy agrees ;)

Lyall Mabin, SJ Co-Founder

Review Summary From Other Customers

Pros

Customers regularly compliment the comfort of the clothing, noting especially the TENCEL™ Lyocell products are silky and durable.
Many customer reviews appreciate the design and fit of the brand's products, and highlight the minimalist style suitable for a diverse range of body types.

Cons

Some customers note that the products are priced higher than mainstream alternatives.
Occasional complaints online note sizing inconsistencies, with a small segment of customers saying that sizing changes across different product collections.