When used just won’t do, you can still shop sustainably by choosing ethical boxers and briefs. Or boxer-briefs if you want the best of both.
To find the best brands, we considered fabric, ethical manufacturing, and eco business practices like sustainable packaging.
Our new Brand Rating System extends these considerations to 22 different criteria including things like climate action, customer safety and product performance. To learn how this new system works, take a look at our explainer, here. And keep a look out for rated boxer brands on the list below.
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Top Picks: Sustainable Men’s Boxers & Briefs
Organic Basics offers a neat range of trunks made from either 95% GOTS certified organic cotton or TENCEL™ Lyocell, and 5% elastane. This Danish, carbon-neutral company prioritizes transparent, ethical manufacturing, and has been extensively rated and reviewed by us here.
You don’t have to ask if ASKET’s boxer briefs are sustainable. Not only are they made from 95% organic cotton, but they share full details of each pair’s CO2 impact and the percentage of the supply chain they can trace.
Pact’s GOTS-certified organic cotton boxers are top of our list for both ethics and comfort. Made in a Fair Trade-certified factory, we appreciate the smooth flat waistband and lack of annoying tags.
Index: Ethical & Sustainable Boxers
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Organic Basics
Carbon Neutral
Brand has been certified as Carbon Neutral.
Ethical Sourcing
Raw materials have been sourced ethically with people and planet in mind.
Organic
Products are made from organic materials.
Recycled materials
Some or all products are made with recycled materials
Sustainable Materials or Ingredients
Either all or most products are made with sustainable materials or ingredients.
Thoughtful packaging
Product packaging has been designed and created with the end of life outcome in mind and can be easily recycled or composted.
1% for the planet
Better Work
FSC®
GOTS
GRS
OCS
OEKO-TEX®
REACH
WRAP
1% for the planet
Certified Environmental Giving — Businesses give 1% of their annual sales directly to vetted environmental partners.Better Work
The Better Work program is a collaboration between the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) that aims to improve labor standards and business competitiveness in the global garment industry. It combines independent factory assessments with advisory services, training, and public reporting to promote safe working conditions, fair pay, and respect for workers’ rights.FSC®
The FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council) certification ensures that wood, paper, and other forest-based materials come from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social, and economic benefits. Products bearing the FSC® label support biodiversity, protect the rights of forest communities and workers, and promote sustainable forestry practices.GOTS
The GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certification is the world’s leading standard for organic fibers. It covers every step of production, from harvesting raw fibers to environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing, and prohibits toxic dyes, GMOs, and harmful chemicals. GOTS also enforces fair labor practices.GRS
The GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certification, managed by Textile Exchange, verifies that products contain recycled materials and that these materials are tracked through the entire supply chain. It also ensures responsible social, environmental, and chemical practices in production.OCS
The OCS (Organic Content Standard) certification, managed by Textile Exchange, verifies the presence and amount of organic material in a final product. It tracks the certified organic content from the source to the finished good through a transparent chain-of-custody system, ensuring that labeling claims about organic composition are accurate and independently verified.OEKO-TEX®
The OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certification ensures that every component of a textile product (threads, buttons, zippers, and fabrics) has been independently tested for harmful substances. Managed by the International Association for Research and Testing in the Field of Textile and Leather Ecology, it guarantees products are safe for human health, meeting strict global limits for chemicals such as pesticides, heavy metals, formaldehyde, and PFAS.REACH
The REACH Regulation (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) is an EU law designed to protect human health and the environment from risks posed by chemicals. It requires companies to identify and manage chemical risks by registering substances they manufacture or import, ensuring safe use, and promoting the development of safer alternatives. Products compliant with REACH are free from the most harmful or restricted chemicals under EU standards.WRAP
The WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production) certification ensures that manufacturing facilities operate safely, ethically, and lawfully. Focused primarily on the apparel, footwear, and sewn products industries, WRAP audits factories against 12 core principles covering labor rights, health and safety, environmental compliance, and legal operations.Organic Basics has been rated & reviewed by Sustainable Jungle. Find the full rating here.
Organic Basics is a much loved and highly reviewed Danish clothing brand that offers affordable trunks made from either GOTS certified organic cotton or TENCEL™ lyocell. Both are blended with 5% elastane.
Organic Basics discloses their Tier 1 suppliers and has key third party auditing and memberships in place to protect workers and ensure fair pay and ethical treatment. They are also a Carbon Neutral brand.
My Personal Review Of Organic Basics’ Boxers:
“These trunks are seriously soft. The fabric feels smooth against my skin, and there’s no annoying digging from the waistband. They also seem really well-made, so I’m expecting them to hold up over time. The fit is just right—I usually wear a medium, and these are snug in all the right ways. Joy gives them a thumbs up too ;)”
Review by Lyall Mabin, SJ Co-Founder
MeUndies
MeUndies has not been rated.
About MeUndies
MeUndies wants you to feel good, physically and mentally.
Based in Los Angeles, they’ve garnered a reputation for soft ethical mens underwear and boxers for every body type.
You can choose from a seemingly endless selection of goofy patterns—tie-dye to Batman to rainbow unicorns.
Setting themselves apart, their MatchMe subscription for couples makes it easy to “match your bottom half to your better half” by sending you matching pairs up to once a month.
MeUndies’s Ethical & Sustainability Practices:
Materials:
Most of these soft sustainable boxers are 92% MicroModal (sourced from beechwood) and 8% elastane.
A select few include textured nylon, recycled nylon, recycled polyamide (plastic), and spandex.
Their popping prints are the product of low-impact dyes.
Supply chain & labor practices:
MeUndies partners with factories in LA, Turkey, Guatemala, China, and Sri Lanka to support the global economy.
They maintain high standards for employee welfare and audit for fair wages, quality working conditions, and benefits (like free meals and transportation).
Inclusivity:
Inclusivity is the focus of MeUndies’s vision to “create a more thoughtful and accepting world where living your truth is celebrated.”
Men’s sizes range XS – 4XL and they use body inclusive models.
They collaborate with minority artists on limited edition designs for their affordable sustainable boxers.
Community & charitable giving:
Through MeUndies Gives, they partner with organizations that challenge systemic barriers, like The Body Positive, the LA LGBT Center, and the Fashion Scholarship Fund.
ASKET
ASKET has not been rated.
About ASKET
Just because you’re taking off one of ASKET’s handcrafted sustainable belts, doesn’t mean you need to bid the brand adieu.
Especially if you’re sporting one of their ethical boxer briefs beneath.
True to ASKET’s seasonless styles, they’re available in a small selection of classic solid colors.
ASKET’s Sustainability Practices
Materials:
Men’s ethical boxer briefs are certified organic cotton with 5% elastane.
Supply chain & labor practices:
As a testament to their transparency, you can see every cent and ounce of CO2, and the manufacturing process behind their garments and sustainable accessories.
Each product page also includes a breakdown of material and labor costs.
They manufacture and source via GOTS, WRAP, SA8000, or OEKO-TEX certified entities, like the Portuguese factory behind their ethically made mens boxers.
Green business practices:
ASKET believes in taking responsibility for a product’s end of life, hence their Lifecycle program with a simple philosophy: Care. Repair. Revive.
Online guides show you how to care for and repair your clothing.
The “revive” aspect refers to their buyback program. Send your ASKET garment back, regardless of condition, and it’ll get resold, remanufactured, or recycled—in exchange for up to $25.
They promote slow fashion by not running sales and they ship using ground or sea freight in reusable packaging.
Inclusivity:
Men’s sizes run XS – XL.
WAMA
WAMA has not been rated.
About WAMA
When Shakib Nassiri founded WAMA, it was one of the few hemp clothing brands around.
Now, they’re setting a high sustainability bar with their hemp ethical boxers in nearly every basic cut and shape possible.
WAMA‘s Ethical and Sustainability Practices
Materials:
WAMA’s boxers contain a blend of hemp, GOTS organic cotton, and only 3% spandex.
Unfortunately, no hemp fabric can be certified by GOTS, but theirs is grown organically.
Supply chain & labor practices:
Hemp is a “niche” crop, mostly cultivated on small family-run farms in China.
WAMA’s Chinese factory is BSCI certified and monitored for fair conditions by a China-based team member.
They’re also a Certified Green America Business and PETA-approved vegan.
WAMA’s supplier code of conduct applies to all entities in their supply chain.
Green business practices:
Your WAMA order will arrive in 100% recycled, recyclable, and reusable poly mailers, or recycled cardboard boxes.
The organic ethical boxers are wrapped in recycled tissue paper.
WAMA offers a take-back program for the hard-to-recycle underwear liner.
Inclusivity:
Men’s sizes range from S – 3XL.
Pact
Ethical Sourcing
Raw materials have been sourced ethically with people and planet in mind.
Non-toxic
All products are made with ingredients or materials that are currently considered non-toxicOrganic
Products are made from organic materials.Sustainable Materials or Ingredients
Either all or most products are made with sustainable materials or ingredients.Thoughtful packaging
Product packaging has been designed and created with the end of life outcome in mind and can be easily recycled or composted.
Vegan
This brand does not use any animal products or by-products in their products
Fair Trade
GOTS
Fair Trade
The Fair Trade certification ensures that products are made according to rigorous social, environmental, and economic standards that protect workers and the planet. Overseen by organizations such as Fair Trade USA and Fairtrade International, it guarantees fair wages, safe working conditions, environmental sustainability, and community development funds, helping producers build more equitable and resilient supply chains.GOTS
The GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certification is the world’s leading standard for organic fibers. It covers every step of production, from harvesting raw fibers to environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing, and prohibits toxic dyes, GMOs, and harmful chemicals. GOTS also enforces fair labor practices.About Pact
Boulder, Colorado brand Pact calls their collection of whole-family basics “Earth’s Favorite Clothing.”
Their men’s clothing line includes sustainable briefs and boxers.
You can choose between five different cuts and various neutral, solid, and funky patterns—for a fun surprise when you take off your organic cotton robe.
Pact’s Ethical and Sustainability Practices
Materials:
All Pact garments are made from GOTS-certified organic long-staple (AKA soft) cotton.
Their eco-friendly briefs also contain elastane but don’t contain toxic dyes.
Supply chain & labor practices:
Pact is Fairtrade certified and their fair trade briefs are made in India near their cotton farms.
Green business practices:
Per their impact statement, they employ water and energy-efficient production methods.
Each product page specifies both savings for that garment.
Inclusivity:
Pact’s briefs and boxers are sized S – XXL.
Community & charitable giving:
Reuse the box your Pact order arrived in by filling it with old clothes, shoes, and accessories. PS: They don’t have to be Pact items.
Mail this Give Back Box back with the provided printable label and know it’ll go to charity.
My Personal Review of Pact’s Knit Boxers:
“I tried out Pact’s knit boxers, and honestly, they’re now at the top of my list. The organic cotton feels ridiculously soft, and the flat waistband is so smooth. Plus, no annoying tags. These boxers are just the right thickness—not too thick, but enough to be cozy—and I also wear them as sleep shorts.”
Review by Christopher Ryan, SJ’s Menswear Tester
Pact has featured in an article on sustainable underwear.
Boody
Boody has not been rated.
About Boody
Boody creates simple, everyday essentials designed for your actual boody or the rest of your body.
While originally an Australian brand, their US branch makes it easy for those seeking USA ethical boxers.
They’re available in three styles—briefs, boxers, and long boxers—in five cool neutrals.
Boody’s Ethical and Sustainability Practices
Materials:
All ethical briefs and boxers are organic bamboo, combined with 5% spandex.
The bamboo is made in a closed-loop process (i.e. no chemicals are released into the environment) and certified by OEKO-TEX, Ecocert, FSC, and PETA.
Supply chain & labor practices:
Boody became the first Certified B Corp underwear company in the US.
They advocate for equal employment opportunity and enforce a Code of Conduct across their WRAP-certified and ISO-14001-compliant supply chain.
Green business practices:
Their product impact counters give you an indication of how much your underwear will undermine the environment (hint: minimally).
Packaging consists of recycled boxes printed with vegetable ink.
Inclusivity:
“Boody fits who you are, naturally” and boxers run S – 4XL.
Community & charitable giving:
As one of their four pillars of business, this 1% for the Planet member donates (time, money, or products) to several charities.
Boody has featured in articles on sustainable loungewear and ethical activewear.
Allbirds
Allbirds has not been rated.
About Allbirds
Based in New Zealand, Allbirds is an all-around sustainable mens fashion resource. They’ll kit you out in everything from recycled shoes to eco-friendly t-shirts.
Part of their Trino® line, they carry two styles: a trunk and a longer boxer brief.
Allbirds’ Ethical and Sustainability Practices
Materials:
Their sustainable mens trunks and boxer briefs are made of organic cotton, FSC certified TENCEL™ Lyocell, and 6% spandex.
Supply chain & labor practices:
As a Certified B Corp, Allbirds is dedicated to sustainable production, with a strict Code of Conduct and factory map available online for full transparency.
All underwear is made in Nam Định, Vietnam.
Green business practices:
Allbirds is Carbon Neutral-certified, which means that the company’s carbon emissions are balanced with its carbon removal, resulting in net-zero carbon emissions.
They choose to partner with LEED-certified organizations and other eco factories that conserve water and energy during manufacturing.
They’ll ship your order in recycled cardboard and while they won’t take back your old underwear, their ReRun™ program will take any of their gently used sustainable running shoes for resale.
Inclusivity:
Men’s sustainable briefs come in sizes S – XXL.
Community & charitable giving:
If you don’t love your Allbirds sustainable sneakers (or any shoe of theirs), return them knowing they won’t become deadstock waste. Instead, they’ll be donated to Soles4Souls.
Lyall studied a Bachelor of Arts in film at AFDA before obtaining a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at the University of Auckland. Lyall is an Australian based South African who enjoys dedicating his working (and a lot of weekend) hours to promoting social and environmental solutions to everyday issues through online media. As a ‘recovering lawyer’, he finds purpose in building media platforms focused on making sustainability the status quo. When he’s not working with his outstanding team, he’s playing super heroes with his son, reading books or hitting the trails for a run.
