<![CDATA[Grist - Comment Feed for Ask Umbra on eco-undies]]> Grist Comment Feed en Comment #1 by NTMel http://www.grist.org/article/2009-06-03-ask-umbra-eco-undies/ Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:20:28 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/2009-06-03-ask-umbra-eco-undies/1 While it may be a bit more expensive, many larger cities have special "intimates" shops that custom make bras & such.  That's especially helpful for us larger &/or hard to fit ladies.  They may not all offer organic or recycled materials, but at least it's locally made, and they tend to be a better quality, so they last longer, resulting in having to buy fewer bras, ergo less waste, etc.

]]> While it may be a bit more expensive, many larger cities have special "intimates" shops that custom make bras & such.  That's especially helpful for us larger &/or hard to fit ladies.  They may not all offer organic or recycled materials, but at least it's locally made, and they tend to be a better quality, so they last longer, resulting in having to buy fewer bras, ergo less waste, etc.

]]> Comment #2 by LFLindell http://www.grist.org/article/2009-06-03-ask-umbra-eco-undies/ Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:36:15 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/2009-06-03-ask-umbra-eco-undies/2 Decent Exposures make custom-fit bras, including organic fabric if you choose (current colors for organic cotton with lycra are cream and blue; or for plain organic cotton are cream, blue, pink, black.)  These bras are very comfortable in my experience, but  fit in the category Umbra describes as probably not-particularly-supportive, along the lines of the Gaiam and Fairies Dance ones, although with a much greater range of sizes.

]]> Decent Exposures make custom-fit bras, including organic fabric if you choose (current colors for organic cotton with lycra are cream and blue; or for plain organic cotton are cream, blue, pink, black.)  These bras are very comfortable in my experience, but  fit in the category Umbra describes as probably not-particularly-supportive, along the lines of the Gaiam and Fairies Dance ones, although with a much greater range of sizes.

]]> Comment #3 by texasjenny http://www.grist.org/article/2009-06-03-ask-umbra-eco-undies/ Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:53:59 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/2009-06-03-ask-umbra-eco-undies/3 I appreciate your work on this question, but I think that you could have chosen a more work-appropriate photo. Thanks!

]]> I appreciate your work on this question, but I think that you could have chosen a more work-appropriate photo. Thanks!

]]> Comment #4 by cathschuy http://www.grist.org/article/2009-06-03-ask-umbra-eco-undies/ Wed, 03 Jun 2009 07:35:29 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/2009-06-03-ask-umbra-eco-undies/4 Another vote for Decent Exposures (http://decentexposures.com/), with a comment that they served me extraordinarily well as a well-endowed nursing mama. 

]]> Another vote for Decent Exposures (http://decentexposures.com/), with a comment that they served me extraordinarily well as a well-endowed nursing mama. 

]]> Comment #5 by mmhughey http://www.grist.org/article/2009-06-03-ask-umbra-eco-undies/ Wed, 03 Jun 2009 07:48:59 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/2009-06-03-ask-umbra-eco-undies/5 I often use "Dear Umbra" as discussion starters for my 7th grade science classes.  I'm glad I checked this before putting on the screen!  My kiddos would have had a field day with the photo - and I'm a bit intimidated by it!  I want to know where I can get the pretty bra.

]]> I often use "Dear Umbra" as discussion starters for my 7th grade science classes.  I'm glad I checked this before putting on the screen!  My kiddos would have had a field day with the photo - and I'm a bit intimidated by it!  I want to know where I can get the pretty bra.

]]> Comment #6 by Granny Nighthawk http://www.grist.org/article/2009-06-03-ask-umbra-eco-undies/ Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:00:31 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/2009-06-03-ask-umbra-eco-undies/6 I'm one of those that are ridiculously allergic to Latex in all its forms, including Spandex, elastane, etc, and many  of its numerous cross-allergens.

For several years I basically gave up on finding a bra I could wear and decided that modesty was the other guy's problem, not mine.

Spurred on by this article to try the links, all of them seemed to use elastic in some form as well. Sigh.

However, googling latex free bra did find me a possible winner that wasn't available last time I checked. http://www.cottonique.com/collections/nothing-but-cotton-womens/. these bras have drawstrings instead of elastic! there are also other undergarment non-elastic things to browse there.

For more than twice the price of cottonique, there is the Neffertiti: http://www.latexfreeundies.com/latex-and-elastic-free-bra.html. It is custom made to even huge sizes.

The problem with Decent Exposures is that they have to custom make your bra, based on a fitting in Seattle, and you have to specifically request latex free, so it's not their normal product.

I also found this great info page on latex allergy products: http://www.special-clothes.com/latexa.htm

Lycra claims to be latex-free, but notes that elastic threads are often used in combination with it.

http://www.latexallergylinks.org/lycra.html has more info and notes that clothing mfr's are not required to report contents composing less than 5% of the total. It states: "Allergists have indicated that the concentration to which sensitized persons respond is as small as four molecules".

Hope that helps.

 

 

]]> I'm one of those that are ridiculously allergic to Latex in all its forms, including Spandex, elastane, etc, and many  of its numerous cross-allergens.

For several years I basically gave up on finding a bra I could wear and decided that modesty was the other guy's problem, not mine.

Spurred on by this article to try the links, all of them seemed to use elastic in some form as well. Sigh.

However, googling latex free bra did find me a possible winner that wasn't available last time I checked. http://www.cottonique.com/collections/nothing-but-cotton-womens/. these bras have drawstrings instead of elastic! there are also other undergarment non-elastic things to browse there.

For more than twice the price of cottonique, there is the Neffertiti: http://www.latexfreeundies.com/latex-and-elastic-free-bra.html. It is custom made to even huge sizes.

The problem with Decent Exposures is that they have to custom make your bra, based on a fitting in Seattle, and you have to specifically request latex free, so it's not their normal product.

I also found this great info page on latex allergy products: http://www.special-clothes.com/latexa.htm

Lycra claims to be latex-free, but notes that elastic threads are often used in combination with it.

http://www.latexallergylinks.org/lycra.html has more info and notes that clothing mfr's are not required to report contents composing less than 5% of the total. It states: "Allergists have indicated that the concentration to which sensitized persons respond is as small as four molecules".

Hope that helps.

 

 

]]> Comment #7 by oikophile http://www.grist.org/article/2009-06-03-ask-umbra-eco-undies/ Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:40:47 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/2009-06-03-ask-umbra-eco-undies/7 another vote for decent exposures. i am a 32A but they make bras up to 54L or 60J (and their models are all shapes and sizes). they recommend cotton velour or a lined bra "for firm support without underwires." made in seattle for fair wages. i don't think you need a custom fitting to request latex-free; just write it in the "special instructions" during online checkout.

]]> another vote for decent exposures. i am a 32A but they make bras up to 54L or 60J (and their models are all shapes and sizes). they recommend cotton velour or a lined bra "for firm support without underwires." made in seattle for fair wages. i don't think you need a custom fitting to request latex-free; just write it in the "special instructions" during online checkout.

]]> Comment #8 by Christopher S. Johnson http://www.grist.org/article/2009-06-03-ask-umbra-eco-undies/ Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:58:38 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/2009-06-03-ask-umbra-eco-undies/8 Love the photo.  Keep being Grist and not a safe and boring lowest common denominator. 

]]> Love the photo.  Keep being Grist and not a safe and boring lowest common denominator. 

]]> Comment #9 by d10is http://www.grist.org/article/2009-06-03-ask-umbra-eco-undies/ Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:12:57 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/2009-06-03-ask-umbra-eco-undies/9 The best I have found in eco-friendly undies are from UranusApparel.com  I ordered their soy-shorts that are the most comfortable underwear I have ever worn.  They have a great fit and are made from soy and organic cotton.  

]]> The best I have found in eco-friendly undies are from UranusApparel.com  I ordered their soy-shorts that are the most comfortable underwear I have ever worn.  They have a great fit and are made from soy and organic cotton.  

]]> Comment #10 by Wrightsfd http://www.grist.org/article/2009-06-03-ask-umbra-eco-undies/ Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:58:11 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/2009-06-03-ask-umbra-eco-undies/10 Comment #11 by solargroupies http://www.grist.org/article/2009-06-03-ask-umbra-eco-undies/ Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:58:29 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/2009-06-03-ask-umbra-eco-undies/11 Good to see that Grist sees itself as a "beacon in the smog" for eco-undies. And the number of comments hints at what the green blog is has been missing!

]]> Good to see that Grist sees itself as a "beacon in the smog" for eco-undies. And the number of comments hints at what the green blog is has been missing!

]]> Comment #12 by silvergirl8318 http://www.grist.org/article/2009-06-03-ask-umbra-eco-undies/ Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:39:54 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/2009-06-03-ask-umbra-eco-undies/12 I can't vouch for the sustainabily of their manufacture, but I have found fantastically comfortable and supportive bras for the larger bust (I'm 32DDD--try finding that at K-Mart!)


For normal bras: Wacoal.


For sports bras: Moving Comfort   Their sports bras have built-in underwire and don't try to smoosh the boobs out of existence like some "compressive" sports bras...


]]> I can't vouch for the sustainabily of their manufacture, but I have found fantastically comfortable and supportive bras for the larger bust (I'm 32DDD--try finding that at K-Mart!)


For normal bras: Wacoal.


For sports bras: Moving Comfort   Their sports bras have built-in underwire and don't try to smoosh the boobs out of existence like some "compressive" sports bras...


]]> Comment #13 by everydaydan http://www.grist.org/article/2009-06-03-ask-umbra-eco-undies/ Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:01:38 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/2009-06-03-ask-umbra-eco-undies/13 I had three thoughts after reading this article and comments. 1. Sounds like a lot of folks are on the computer at work. 2. How can it be that a photo of a bra covering a womans breasts can be so shocking? I would not advocate walking around naked for a number of practical reasons but seriously people, we need to get over our body-phobia in the States. Kids are going to be scared of thier own bodies. and 3. I've never seen another site tackle this question so Go Grist!

]]> I had three thoughts after reading this article and comments. 1. Sounds like a lot of folks are on the computer at work. 2. How can it be that a photo of a bra covering a womans breasts can be so shocking? I would not advocate walking around naked for a number of practical reasons but seriously people, we need to get over our body-phobia in the States. Kids are going to be scared of thier own bodies. and 3. I've never seen another site tackle this question so Go Grist!

]]> Comment #14 by antoinejcb http://www.grist.org/article/2009-06-03-ask-umbra-eco-undies/ Sat, 06 Jun 2009 13:45:29 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/2009-06-03-ask-umbra-eco-undies/14 What's up with the "Made in USA"?

Distance? Many points in the US are closer to Canada and Mexico than other points in the US.

Labor conditions? Most of the industrialized world has much better labor conditions than the US, including more than a week of vacation a year, more than a week of maternity leave (some even have parental leave, for dads as well) and free healthcare. Not to mention the ability to get to work in other ways than by car.

So what's left as an argument for "Made in USA only"? Nationalism? Xenophobia?

Have fun building your Made in USA wall. Remember that you, your relatives and friends may be exporting US goods and services, and depend on people in other countries not behaving like you.

Gee people. Use your head sometimes.

]]> What's up with the "Made in USA"?

Distance? Many points in the US are closer to Canada and Mexico than other points in the US.

Labor conditions? Most of the industrialized world has much better labor conditions than the US, including more than a week of vacation a year, more than a week of maternity leave (some even have parental leave, for dads as well) and free healthcare. Not to mention the ability to get to work in other ways than by car.

So what's left as an argument for "Made in USA only"? Nationalism? Xenophobia?

Have fun building your Made in USA wall. Remember that you, your relatives and friends may be exporting US goods and services, and depend on people in other countries not behaving like you.

Gee people. Use your head sometimes.

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