Natural Fabric Bras

The Satiated Blonde
Jul 29
5 min read

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I'm really anti-bras but after switching to raw milk, I needed to find something more appropriate (iykyk). Here are some natural fabric options I've tried and my thoughts on them. Please note, these are not all made from 100% natural fabrics (i.e. some of the bras use nylon). However, in the stores, it is almost impossible to find a bra made with any cotton whatsoever. So, these are much better options for me and definitely more comfortable against my skin than other options, especially for everyday use.

Branwyn

I picked up the Essential Busty Bra in dark nude. Why the busty one? Keep reading for my story below, but also, on their site it says it's for C-cup or larger. It's made from "a GLDNspun knit blend of 81% extra fine Merino wool, 12% nylon, and 7% Spandex". I don't love the nylon in it and almost didn't buy it because of it, but, I'm glad I did. It's nice to have a back up and with the full coverage it offers, I think it's great to wear under tanks and for lighter workouts (i.e. walking, pilates, mobility) but it is a little tighter than I'd like on my ribcage. To read more about the undies I got from them, check this post and read about the leggings here. (posts coming soon)

Boody

I ordered the Wireless Full Bust T-shirt Bra in shell. After the experience with the triangle bralette being smaller for me, I thought I should go with the full bust option, lol. It's made of "62% Viscose, 30% Nylon, 8% Elastane. Viscose fibre made from bamboo." Although bamboo feels nice (very soft, really), it's not one of my go-to fabrics since it's often greenwashed, so I typically will not pay more for bamboo. However, their viscose is "crafted from organically grown, supremely soft bamboo viscose." Again, I definitely don't love the nylon, but it is extremely comfortable!

Since my initial order, I've also tried their T-shirt bra mentioned above in white. I like that it has the inserts for full coverage. especially wearing lighter colors. The pads do get twisted but so far have been really easy to fix back in place, even though they don't have slots to get to them. I was really curious of the difference of this with the Full Bust Wireless Bra, so I tried it in black and nude. It is also wireless but mentioned "no hooks" on their product page. I was interested in the no hooks option because my hair gets caught putting on the other one almost every time. It's not a big deal and I can get it out, but it definitely stops me in my tracks. Compared to the T-shirt bra, this seems just the same as me, but without the sewn-in pads. They do have little metal pulls to adjust the straps (which is what my hair gets caught on).

Then, I found their Seamfree Crop Bra in shell. This one really doesn't have any wires, fastening clips, or padding and is what they call, "sensory-friendly" and even though it is not categorized as a "full bust" bra, it is "suitable for up to a D-cup." I really like this one. No hair pulls, it's actually less expensive and although the others are both comfortable (let's be real, as comfy as a bra can be), this one has turned in to my go-to for everyday and the others are more for when I go somewhere. I want to try this in a darker color as well!

Pact

Pact pretty plunge bra (mauve) - This was actually a surprise buy at Whole Foods - I found this pretty bra and even though it was kind of triangular shape, it looked like it was a larger triangle and I was right! I got it in a size up because if you know me, you know I don't like to feel restricted and if I get something with elastic, I really don't want the elastic "elastizing" me. In other words, I don't want to feel the stretch of it on me. I think in general, these bras run a little larger anyways, so I probably would have been okay to order my normal size. Either way, it's suitable for leaving the house but comfortable enough to wear around the house all day, too! I think it looks closest to the t-shirt bra on their website now. But, I think I'll look for this style next time I'm at the grocery store again because it really is one of my faves - I hope they bring it back to their online store!

Mate the Label

Pictured above is the triangle bralette. Okay, I wear these a lot because they are comfortable, but they run small. I first got the jet black comfortable triangle bralette and it ran very small. Next order, I got a size up in bone (like an off-white color) and it was still on the small side, but they are both so comfy in other regards. Not too tight around my rib cage, straps are really light, the stretch is comfortable, just the triangle part needs to be a little bigger for me so these are more of a stay at home staple. For smaller bust sizes, I think it would be perfect! I also got some sports bras from them that you can read about in my workout clothes post.

Other Bras I've Tried

For when I need to be professional and dress up more, read this post for the bras I choose - unfortunately, it's not a natural fabric, but I wear for very short time increments. I've also shared a review on silk bras I've tried. And, I've done a standalone post on: Knickey (now Subset) Review: Organic Undergarments.

If you want to read more about natural fabrics, check out these posts I've written (with more to come, I'm sure):