Underprotection

Underprotection meets the highest possible standards and is committed to doing business in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. As proof of this, they are a B Corp™ certified brand.

At Underprotection, they consider their impact on their employees, customers, suppliers, community and environment. That’s why they only produce in certified factories, where employees work in fair working conditions and receive a fair wage.

Underprotection uses materials that are classified or certified as sustainable. Most of the materials they use are TENCEL™ Lyocell, responsible wool, recycled polyester and polyamide, and organic cotton.

Most of their products are OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified, and all their synthetic fabrics are GRS certified. The GRS certification guarantees that the fabric comes from recycled materials. In contrast, the Oeko-Tex certification ensures that the fabrics are produced without chemicals and do not contain substances harmful to health and the environment.

At Underprotection, when using natural materials, they opt for fabrics that are close to 100% mono-material, trying to avoid those that contain multiple different materials, to facilitate the recycling of the product at the end of its life cycle.

In addition, Underprotection ensures that none of their products become waste, as they believe that all garments have value regardless of their condition. For this reason, they have implemented a Take Back Programme, which allows customers to return their worn-out Underprotection garments to give them a second chance through reuse or recycling.

Underprotection works with suppliers from all over the world. They manufacture all their swimwear in China with fabrics made from recycled PET bottles. On the other hand, they carefully select their lace from suppliers in Italy and France, renowned for their excellence in lace manufacturing and their commitment to sustainable lace development in recent years. This ensures that all their lace lingerie is manufactured in Europe, maintaining high quality and sustainability standards.

When it comes to the choice of materials, Underprotection considers the location and specialisation of its suppliers to avoid additional costs and burdens on its materials and accessories.

In addition, it strives to minimise its carbon footprint by prioritising the shipping of most of its products by ship and train rather than by air.

Most of Underprotection’s products carry PETA’s vegan seal. Those that do not are made from recycled wool or waste resources, such as milk fibre.

Underprotection prioritises reuse over production and uses recycled wool to conserve raw materials and give fabrics new life. The process involves re-spinning and reweaving or weaving with damaged fabrics to create new material, which requires less energy and generates less fabric waste. 

In addition, the recycled wool used by Underprotection is produced in Europe.

They have a programme called ​“Repair and Reward,” which encourages customers to consider repairing their products rather than discarding them or replacing them with new ones to prolong their useful life. This programme offers a lifetime repair guarantee, meaning customers can get in touch if their Underprotection garment is faulty and needs repair service.

To reduce the need for round-trip shipping and thus contribute to the environment, Underprotection encourages customers to carry out repairs themselves or go to a local repair shop. As an incentive for extending the life of the Underprotection garment rather than discarding it, the brand offers a reward.

At Underprotection, they strongly believe that transparency throughout the value chain is of utmost importance, which is why the company stands out for its high level of transparency. On their website, you can find detailed information about their code of conduct, social and environmental goals, progress in sustainability, and a comprehensive sustainability report.