FAQs

AKIMBA is for active women, busy women who have multiple roles in their lives, who care about their appearance while giving it their all every day.

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We developed an undergarment that has become a wardrobe game-changer. Here are the details.

UNDER removes one worry during busy days by helping prevent perspiration marks for a clean, polished look all day.

It gives you confidence to wear outfits you may have avoided before, like delicate or stain-prone fabrics.

UNDER is appreciated as a second skin under garments, or simply for not feeling too exposed when wearing just a bra under a shirt or sheer material.

It allows clothes to be worn several times between washes — especially useful for high-quality pieces that need gentle care or dry cleaning.

All materials come from plants. They are ultra-innovative and REACH / OEKO-TEX 100 certified.


We are committed to the environment. We have carefully chosen all materials to bring you comfort and performance impacting the planet as little as possible.

MAIN MATERIAL

A bio-sourced polyamide from the castor oil plant which is produced in Italy. This ultralight material protects the body from temperature variations.

UNDERARM EXTERNAL ABSORBENT LAYER

The bamboo viscose jersey, made in France, provides high absorbency which is soft to the touch. Bamboo is naturally anti-bacterial, thus limiting the development of odors.

UNDERARM INTERNAL ABSORBENT LAYER

The absorbent core is based on Tencel®, a material made from wood fibers from sustainably managed forests. The transformation process from wood to textile fibers takes place in a closed loop, minimizing the impact on the environment.

UNDER has been developed to provide a durable garment by selecting premium materials so that it can be used for several years of regular wear.

Our materials are naturally absorbent and antibacterial. They have not undergone chemical treatment so there are no limits in the number of washes that would reduce the effectiveness of UNDER.

There will be natural wear like any garment depending on use and care. If you use UNDER regularly, following the care instructions, you should be able to enjoy it for 2-3 years.

UNDER was designed in Monaco.
Materials are produced in Italy and France.
We have partnered with two production facilities, one in Tunisia (owned by a French group) and one in Croatia.
Both factories produced premium underwear. They provide bonded finished and assembly. Compliance with working conditions is regularly monitored.

UNDER Iconic and Classic are sized differently.

We recommend that you consult the size guide at the top of the page.

If you have any questions, please feel free to write us with your measurements at hello@akimba.fr

To preserve your UNDER piece, we recommend the following care instructions :

• Machine wash inside out at 30°C with similar colors
• Use a laundry bag
• Avoid fabric softener
• In case of heavy perspiration, gently soap the absorbent area with Marseille soap before washing
• Air dry only
• Do not iron

Absolutely. Every woman has a unique body and style, which is why we designed UNDER to offer flexibility —so you can wear it the way that feels best for you and suits your outfit.

Most of our customers love the gentle support UNDER provides and choose it as a comfortable alternative to a traditional bra.

If you're looking for firmer support, you can also layer UNDER over your regular bra. The underbust band contains no elastic, so it won’t feel tight or restrictive when worn this way.

It depends on several factors: your level of activity, metabolism, diet, menstrual cycle, and personal hygiene.
For example, during your menstrual periods, perspiration can naturally have a stronger odor. Certain foods, like garlic, can also intensify body odor. Stress-related sweating (as opposed to heat-induced) tends to produce a more noticeable odor as well.
In these situations, we recommend washing UNDER after each use.

Otherwise, if you haven’t experienced excessive sweating, it can generally be worn for 2 to 3 days before washing.

In all cases, we recommend daily underarm hygiene to help minimize the appearance of odors.

It is important to distinguish between deodorants, which mask the smell of perspiration, and antiperspirants, which block the body’s natural sweating process.

With UNDER, you can skip antiperspirants altogether—avoiding the use of chemical agents that interfere with your body’s natural functions and are often not fully effective.

Whether or not you choose to wear deodorant remains a personal choice.

UNDER is designed to effectively absorb perspiration. However, for greater comfort and breathability, we chose not to include a waterproof layer under the arms.

If you experience severe hyperhidrosis, please note that UNDER may not offer complete protection against sweat marks.

You have 100 days from receipt of your order to return an item to us.

The 100 days are applied when the carrier informs us that the package is “delivered”. And the countdown “stops” when you have dropped off your package at the Post Office (“postmark taken as proof”).

On receipt of the returned item, the refund will be issued.

Yes. You can consult our Terms & Conditions for details regarding returns.

Yes. You have a “100-day risk-free trial”. We are sure that your AKIMBA undergarment will bring you comfort and protect your clothes. However, if you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you have 100 days to return it to us without having to provide a reason. It will either be recycled or donated to an association. Details in the T&Cs .