Subset Organic Cotton High-Rise Brief
95% GOTS organic cotton body, but the elastic waistband is 91% nylon / 9% elastane. Clean fiber base, synthetic band - widely available and affordable.
The verdict: Minimal plastic contact
The body is 95% GOTS-certified organic cotton with 5% elastane and plain cotton leg edges (no nylon lace). The catch is the waistband, which is roughly 91% nylon / 9% elastane - a frankly synthetic band on an otherwise organic-cotton brief. So the fiber base is clean but there's exposed synthetic at the waist: minimal-contact, not plastic-free. Its strength is being cheap and easy to buy.
What it's made of
| Part | Material | Skin contact |
|---|---|---|
| body knit (cotton) 95% GOTS organic cotton | Cotton | Yes primary |
| body knit (stretch) 5% elastane in the body | Elastane Spandex / Lycra | Yes primary |
| waistband (nylon) ~91% nylon band - synthetic against skin | Nylon Polyamide | Yes primary |
| waistband (stretch) ~9% elastane in the band | Elastane Spandex / Lycra | Yes primary |
Subset (formerly Knickey) is the accessible, widely-available GOTS organic cotton everyday brief - a high-rise cut in affordable multipacks, plain cotton leg edges rather than nylon lace, and a free textile take-back program. A clean, easy default if you want organic cotton without hunting for a specialty brand.
Pros
- GOTS-certified organic cotton body; no nylon lace trim
- Affordable and widely available; free take-back recycling
Cons
- Waistband is ~91% nylon / 9% elastane - exposed synthetic against skin
- Composition documented more in reviews than on listings
Notes
- Formerly sold as Knickey
Common questions
Does the Subset Organic Cotton High-Rise Brief have plastic in it?
Yes. On the Subset Organic Cotton High-Rise Brief, the body knit (stretch), waistband (nylon) and waistband (stretch) are plastic and sit in the skin path. The rest of what touches your skin is cotton.
What is the Subset Organic Cotton High-Rise Brief made of?
Part by part, the Subset Organic Cotton High-Rise Brief is: body knit (cotton) — cotton; body knit (stretch) — elastane; waistband (nylon) — nylon; waistband (stretch) — elastane.
Where is the Subset Organic Cotton High-Rise Brief made?
The Subset Organic Cotton High-Rise Brief is made in India.
Categories: Women's Undergarments
Sources
Every material claim above is backed by these. This is the scattered info we centralized.
- review https://imperfectidealist.com/knickey-underwear-review/ long-term review - 95% organic cotton / 5% elastane body, 91% nylon / 9% elastane waistband, GOTS
- review https://mygreencloset.com/knickey-review-underwear-bras/ independent review confirming GOTS organic cotton plus elastane
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