ColieCo is a Portugal-based ethical lingerie and swimwear brand dedicated to creating stylish, sustainable alternatives to fast fashion. From their in-house studio in Sagres, Portugal, ColieCo designs and handcrafts lingerie, underwear, and swimsuits that merge comfort, durability, and conscious design. The brand works on a made-to-order model, ensuring that every piece is produced with care while minimizing textile waste. ColieCo prioritizes the use of low-impact and natural fabrics, including materials that are OEKO-TEX® STeP certified—a guarantee that textiles are manufactured in facilities meeting rigorous environmental and social responsibility standards. By combining eco-friendly production with timeless, body-positive designs, ColieCo proves that lingerie and swimwear can be both beautiful and sustainable.
ColieCo
ColieCo is a Portugal-based ethical lingerie and swimwear brand dedicated to creating stylish, sustainable alternatives to fast fashion. From their in-house studio in Sagres, Portugal, ColieCo designs and handcrafts lingerie, underwear, and swimsuits that merge comfort, durability, and conscious design. The brand works on a made-to-order model, ensuring that every piece is produced with care while minimizing textile waste. ColieCo prioritizes the use of low-impact and natural fabrics, including materials that are OEKO-TEX® STeP certified—a guarantee that textiles are manufactured in facilities meeting rigorous environmental and social responsibility standards. By combining eco-friendly production with timeless, body-positive designs, ColieCo proves that lingerie and swimwear can be both beautiful and sustainable.
Transparency
- ColieCo’s garments are crafted in their in-house studio in Sagres, Portugal.
- The brand also shares information about where they source their fabrics from.
- ColieCo’s lycra and tencel fabrics are assessed using the Higg Index, a measurement tool that evaluates their environmental and social impact across the supply chain.
- ColieCo is also SANE certified.
Fair Labor
- ColieCo collaborates with suppliers that meet or exceed labor standards as set in the ETI Base Code.
- Their garments are SANE certified, which ensures that workers receive a living wage.
- ColieCo is also vertically integrated which helps them monitor and ensure fair labor practices since they own the facility.
- ColieCo can increase their fair labor score by sharing information about what benefits their makers receive.
Sustainably Made
- ColieCo utilizes natural, recycled and reclaimed fabrics, such as tencel lyocell and bamboo.
- Less than 10% of the materials used during production end up as waste and are sent for recycling.
- ColieCo’s studio runs on 100% renewable electricity.
- They try to minimize waste by ensuring that their natural and recycled fibers are produced in water-closed-loop-systems or undergo thorough treatment and testing before discharge.
