Boody
Quick verdict: If the thing you want from underwear is to forget you’re wearing it, Boody is the pick. It works in organically grown bamboo viscose, which comes out remarkably soft and temperature-regulating, and the seamless styles do actually disappear under clothes. It’s B Corp certified, OEKO-TEX tested, and it sources FSC-certified bamboo through a CanopyStyle partnership. The honest caveat is the fiber itself: viscose is a processed material, and it holds moisture in a way synthetics don’t. Our rating: 4.0 out of 5.
Who they are
Boody is an Australian brand built around a single fiber decision. Rather than competing on recycled polyester like most of the sustainable basics market, it went to bamboo, and then spent its effort on making that supply chain defensible rather than on expanding the material range.
That focus shows up in the certifications, which cluster tightly around fiber sourcing and chemical safety rather than spreading thin.
What they get right
The chemical-safety story is the strongest part. OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification tests every component of a garment, including thread and trims, against limits for harmful substances. For something worn against skin all day, that’s the certification that matters most and the one most brands skip.
On the fiber side, Boody works with CanopyStyle to keep ancient and endangered forest out of its supply chain, and sources FSC-certified bamboo. That combination addresses the specific criticism people level at bamboo fabric, which is that “bamboo” says nothing about where the plant came from or what happened to it afterward.
The brand is also a certified B Corp and a member of 1% for the Planet, giving back 1% of annual revenue to environmental work.
Where they fall short
Bamboo viscose is a processed fiber and it’s worth being straight about that. Bamboo goes in as a plant and comes out as a regenerated cellulose fabric via a chemical process. That process can be done responsibly in a closed loop or irresponsibly, and it’s the single biggest question in bamboo clothing. Boody’s FSC and CanopyStyle work addresses the forestry half of this well. It says less about the processing half, and the brand doesn’t publish enough for us to grade that part.
Practically, the fiber holds moisture. Wonderful for sleeping, layering, and low-impact days. Wrong for a hard run, where you’ll finish damp and stay damp.
We also couldn’t confirm who owns Boody, which is a gap we’d rather flag than paper over. Everything points to an independent Australian company and nothing suggests otherwise, but “nothing suggests otherwise” isn’t verification.
What they sell and what it costs
Underwear, bras, socks, tees, loungewear, and light activewear, in a deliberately small palette of neutrals. Underwear runs roughly $15 to $25 and tees $30 to $40, putting it above Pact and below the technical activewear brands. The seamless underwear is the product to try first, because it’s the one that converts people.
Who it’s actually for
Sensitive skin, seamless-under-everything requirements, hot sleepers, and anyone whose “activewear” is mostly yoga and walking. If you’re training hard, buy recycled synthetics from Girlfriend Collective instead and keep Boody for rest days.
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Frequently asked questions
Is bamboo viscose actually sustainable?
It depends almost entirely on two things: where the bamboo came from, and how it was turned into fabric. Bamboo grows fast and needs little water or pesticide, which is the good part. Turning it into viscose is a chemical process that can be run in a closed loop or dumped into a river. Boody’s FSC sourcing and CanopyStyle partnership cover the forestry side well. The processing side is where we’d like more disclosure from every bamboo brand, this one included.
Is Boody good for sensitive skin?
It’s one of the better options, for two reasons that compound. The fabric is soft and seamless so there’s less mechanical irritation, and OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification means the whole garment has been tested against limits for harmful substances rather than just the main fabric.
Does Boody work for the gym?
For yoga, pilates, walking, and stretching, yes. For anything that makes you sweat hard, no. Bamboo viscose absorbs moisture and holds onto it, so you’ll finish a real workout wet and stay that way. That’s a fiber property, not a manufacturing flaw.
Is Boody a B Corp?
Yes, and it’s also a member of 1% for the Planet, contributing 1% of annual revenue to environmental causes. B Corp certification assesses the company’s overall social and environmental performance rather than any single product, so it sits alongside the OEKO-TEX and FSC marks rather than replacing them.