Our Commitment to Environmental Sustainability
As a business operating within the textile industry, one of the largest contributors to world pollution, we take ownership of our responsibility to be environmentally conscious with our Zero Waste policy. We’re constantly looking for alternative, eco-friendly and sustainable initiatives so our business leaves a smaller footprint on the planet.Eco-friendly & Sustainable Choices End-to-End
We strive to have minimal environmental impact throughout every part of our business operations. Through conscious choice of fabric and suppliers, cutting edge production processes that minimise product waste, choosing packaging that is compostable and creating a healthy work-life balance for staff.
We use organic and sustainably sourced bamboo, Tencel™ Modal and cotton to create our beautifully comfortable garments.
All our bras, knickers, shapewear and outerwear are produced in factories approved by European Department Stores. We choose to only support ethical garment production factories with fair work policies and who utilise water-saving technology and zero pesticides with the following certifications to prove it:
Your orders are shipped in paper mailbag from Lil packaging which are
recyclable, sustainable and eco-friendly. Our individual garment bags are also home compostable so you can be assured your purchase is not contributing to plastic waste but your garment arrives protected.
We use FSC Certified Paper for our tags and none of our excess stock is ever sent to landfill and instead is given to non-profit organisations to help those who need them.
Bamboo
We source from sustainable and organic growers using water-saving technology and zero pesticides to create our beautifully comfortable bamboo viscose garments ("viscose" is any fibre created from wood pulp). Bamboo grows extremely fast with very little water and pesticides - a super eco-friendly fabric! Fast growing and self-propagating bamboo is the perfect solution for a growing population.
We use specialised Italian knitting machines that minimise product wastage and create exceptional quality and virtually seamless bamboo viscose fabric.
Bamboo is incredibly soft, feels wonderful against the most sensitive of skin, is warm in winter and cool and breathable in summer. Bamboo knickers and bras are so soft and comfortable you won’t even know you're wearing them!
Tencel™ Modal
Eco-friendly and biodegradable, Tencel™ Modal is a luxurious, plant-based textile made from beech tree pulp, featuring a fine weave for exquisite softness and breathability, stretch and strength.
Tencel™ Lyocell fibers have gained a commendable reputation for their environmentally responsible closed loop production process, which transforms wood pulp into cellulosic fibers with high resource efficiency and low environmental impact. This solvent-spinning process recycles process water and reuses the solvent at a recovery rate of more than 99%. Rest assured your fashion choices are not contributing to an adverse impact on the environment.
Tencel™ Modal is the perfect choice for tanks and long-sleeve tops because it feels so gorgeous and the temperature regulating properties keep us happy whatever we're doing.
Supporting & Empowering our Female Community
Bella Bodies was founded by Michel Schumacher, a passionate mum of two, who believes beautiful quality underwear, shapewear and apparel should last and look gorgeous on ALL women - including those of us who don't look like models.
Our underwear, non wired bras and control shapewear feature carefully chosen performance-boosting touches such as double stitching and seamless straps, wider bands and extended leg and tummy cuts. Combine this with exceptional quality, long-lasting fabrics, and you can be absolutely confident your intimates will last and keep their shape – to enhance yours every day!
We’re devoted to women, and show our support not only by making women feel amazing, but also by donating our products to women in need via the following charities:
Support the Girls is an Australian NFP organisation of volunteers who support and empower vulnerable and disadvantaged women and girls to escape the cycle of poverty, violence and trauma. Bella Bodies regularly donates stock, so no stock is ever wasted.
Salvation Army who raise funds through their stores and assist Australians in time of financial hardship.
We’re an Australian owned and operated company on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, employing a team of local women who enjoy flexible working conditions, a healthy work-life balance, and who love looking after our customers and knowing we're playing our part to protect the environment!