Men's Sport Shorts vs Men's 10" Quandary Shorts: which is safer?
Patagonia Men's 10" Quandary Shorts is the clear pick. Champion Men's Sport Shorts carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.
Champion
Men's Sport Shorts
PFAS grade
D 65/100
Overall grade
F 53/100
Verdict
Skip
Hazard flags
⚑ 3
Material
polyester/nylon blend, uncoated
Confidence
72%
PossibleAzo dyes and dye residues
PossibleFormaldehyde resin finishes
PossibleMicroplastic shedding
Our pick
Patagonia
Men's 10" Quandary Shorts
PFAS grade
A 100/100
Overall grade
A 96/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 1
Material
nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating treatment
Confidence
82%
Possiblewater-repellent coating degradation and wash-related exposure
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