Bras for Eczema: A Complete Fabric Guide for Itch-Free Wear
Eczema flares under conventional bra fabrics, dyes and finishes. What to avoid and the 100% natural fibre construction that genuinely lets your skin settle down.
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Compostable Bras: The Future Of Sustainability & Breast Health
The below is a guest blog from our good friends at Sustainable Jungle who've quietly backed and supported The Very Good Bra since our launch in 2018. This blog is...
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TENCEL vs Bamboo vs Modal: Which Sustainable Fabric Is Best?
TENCEL, bamboo and modal all sit under the cellulose-fibre banner. Closed-loop processing, fibre source and chemical use compared, plus the one that genuinely belongs in your lingerie drawer.
The Toxic Truth: BPA in Underwear and What to Choose Instead
BPA, an endocrine disruptor, was detected in 30 per cent of European underwear samples in 2024 lab testing. What the chemical risk in everyday lingerie means, and what to choose...
The Compostable Underwear Guide: How Plant-Based Knickers Actually Work
How a knicker actually becomes compost. The fabric, thread, elastic and dye rules every component has to pass, plus the home compost test that sorts real claims from greenwash.
What Is a Soft Cup Bra? The Bra Style Most Australian Women Don’t Know They Need
Soft cup bras give shape and support without padding, wire or moulded foam. The bra style most Australian women have never properly tried, and why it usually works better than...
Wire-Free Support for Larger Busts: A Realistic Guide for D Cup and Up
Larger busts deserve more than a stretchy bralette. The band, cup and fabric markers that make a wireless bra genuinely supportive from D cup to G.
Pregnancy and Microplastics: Why Your Bra Choice Matters More When You're Expecting
Microplastic particles have now been detected in human placentas and breast milk. Why what sits against your skin during pregnancy and nursing matters more than you might think.
The Comfortable Bra Buyer’s Guide: Why Comfort Doesn’t Mean Compromise
A comfortable bra does not have to mean a shapeless one. The fit, fabric and construction markers that make a bra you forget you are wearing, without losing the support...
The Great American Sizing Myth
Bra Fitting Guide · US Sizing Your Ribcage Is 32 Inches. So Why Aren't You a 32 Band? The great American bra sizing myth, and what your measurements actually mean....
The Best Bras for Sensitive Skin (And What Fabrics to Avoid)
THE VERY GOOD BRA | Sustainable Lingerie & Skin Health If your bra leaves you itchy, rashy, or red by midday, you are not being dramatic. Fabric science is...
Why Most "Sustainable" Bras Still Contain Plastic
Sustainability · The honest truth Most eco lingerie brands are doing better than fast fashion, yes. But almost all of them still contain plastic. Here's why that matters more than...
Why BCorps Month Matters — And What It Really Means to Be One
Every March, something quiet but important happens in the world of business. BCorps Month arrives - and thousands of certified B Corporations around the world take a moment to reflect...
Why Wireless Bras Are Healthier (Especially When Made From Natural Fibres)
For years, bras have been designed around shape and structure. Lift, sculpt, push up. Often with a metal wire and an indecent amount of plastic. But more women are starting...
International Women’s Day 2026: Be the Change
Every year, International Women’s Day invites us to reflect on the progress women have made and the work still ahead. It’s a moment to celebrate women’s achievements, but also to take...
Lingerie vs Underwear: Are We Dressing for Desire or for Our Bodies?
We tend to use lingerie and underwear as if they’re the same thing. They’re not. And once you see the difference, you can’t really unsee it. Underwear is your daily...
Turning Textile Waste into Compost: A New World-First Technical Specification
In a global first, Standards Australia has released a new technical specification that could transform how we deal with textile waste: SA TS 5399:2025 – Compostable Natural Fibre Textiles....
