Ophelia Lingerie

The lingerie is made by a small sewing workshop in Roeselare, Belgium. This company specialises in producing and selling lingerie and swimwear. This way, the brand only works with small quantities, which prevents overproduction. 

Some pieces, such as made-to-order or custom-made lingerie, are made by Ophelia herself in her Antwerp atelier. When a design is sold out, sets are also made here to replenish stock.

The materials come from three different producers in Europe. The fabrics come from an Italian manufacturer that is Oeko-Tex certified. The lace comes from Germany and the elastics are produced in France.

For Ophelia, the comfort of wearing lingerie is very important. That is why the brand uses a combination of polyamide and elastane. This ensures high-quality and stretchy designs that you can enjoy for a long time. 

Unfortunately, these are synthetic materials, which can release microplastics when washing lingerie. This is why Ophelia offers a no-rinse detergent that allows you to clean your purchase. In a hand wash, your lingerie stays beautiful longer, and reduces the risk of microplastics. 

Ophelia also launched a clothing collection in collaboration with Bamboo Belgium. The clothes are made of bamboo, you can read all about it on Bamboo Belgium’s brand page

Because the lingerie consists of a combination of different materials like polyamide and elastane, it is more difficult to recycle. To reduce waste, the brand does reuse their cuts in custom-made designs. 

Ophelia Lingerie has a short production chain as production takes place in Belgium. All suppliers in the further supply chain are also located in Europe, so your purchase does not have to travel long distances to get to you! 

Ophelia Lingerie’s designs are completely vegan!

At Ophelia, it’s mainly about the woman. How she feels in it, but also how long she can wear it. For instance, a bra from the brand will last at least three years, which is longer than usual. This is due to the special closure Ophelia incorporates in it. For that, she does not work with clasps, but with the same ribbon-shifting system as the shoulder straps. This makes it very easy to adjust the bra to your size. 

The materials she uses are also safe for the washing machine, although it is better to wash your lingerie by hand to prolong its life.

Ophelia Lingerie is committed to transparency. COSH! got an insight into Ophelia’s suppliers, they also share a lot of information about production and suppliers through their website.