Wool & Cotton

Wool and cotton underwear for him & her, healthy home consultants, mineral sunscreen, and Substacks of the week.

Jun 22, 2025

WOOL & COTTON FOR HIM & HER

Photo Credit: Loro Piana Fall Winter 16/17

For those of us who’ve gone down the synthetic fabric rabbit hole and are looking to swap undergarments for natural alternatives, here are some thoughtfully sourced wool and cotton options.

Men’s Wool

Ryker Boxer Brief (100% merino wool, natural rubber waistband)
Woolly Boxer Brief (100% merino wool, elastic waistband)
Wuru Boxer Brief (100% merino wool, nylon waistband)

Men’s Cotton

Kent Brief (100% organic cotton, unclear on waistband but site states 100% natural materials)
Skims Boxer Brief (100% cotton, elastic waistband)
Calvin Klein Boxer Brief (100% cotton, unclear on waistband)
Quince Boxer Brief (95% organic cotton, 5% spandex, elastic waistband)
PACT Boxer Brief (95% organic cotton, 5% elastane, unclear on waistband but seems partially the elastane)

Women’s Wool

Arms of Andes Thong (100% alpaca wool, 100% cotton thread waistband)
Woolly High-Waisted Bikini (95% merino wool, 5% elastane, waistband seems same mix)
Simply Merino Thong ( 92% merino wool, 8% elastane, waistband seems same mix)

Women’s Cotton

Kent Thong (100% organic cotton, unclear on waistband but site states 100% natural materials)
Quince Hipster (95% organic cotton, 5% spandex, elastic waistband)
Gap Thong (92% organic cotton, 8% spandex, elastic waistband)
Everlane High-Rise Hipster (92% cotton, 8% elastane, unclear on waistband but seems partially the elastane)
Negative Thong (79% cotton, 21% elastane, 100% cotton gusset lining, unclear on waistband but seems partially the elastane)

THE WELL BUILD

I appreciate the well-researched, wide-ranging content shared by healthy home consultants The Well Build®.

Their Instagram page offers in-depth information on home construction and maintenance strategies to avoid mold, dirty air via VOCs and other pollutants, EMFs, and more. For example, you’ll find posts comparing insulation options like mineral wool versus spray foam or fiberglass, along with tips to prevent mold growth on lumber during framing.

If you’d like to learn more, you can reach Rachel at info@thewellbuild.com.

SOLARA SUNCARE - MINERAL SPRAY

There’s a compelling case for timing your sun exposure without sunscreen to gain a range of benefits — more on the science behind this approach in the article below. However, when avoiding direct sun during peak UV hours isn’t possible, this mineral spray by Solara Suncare is a great option. It checks many important boxes: EWG-verified, unscented, zinc-based, and non-comedogenic.

BESIDES THE REVOLUTION: In light of the recent dismissal and replacement of all members of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices — the group responsible for shaping national vaccine policy — Aaron Everitt outlines documented conflicts of interest held by at least nine former members with pharmaceutical companies. His article includes supporting data and linked sources.