Men's Champion Hybrid Water Resistant Shorts Size M vs Men's 10" Quandary Shorts: which is safer?

Patagonia Men's 10" Quandary Shorts is the clear pick. Men's Champion Hybrid Water Resistant Shorts Size M carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.

Champion

Men's Champion Hybrid Water Resistant Shorts Size M

PFAS grade

F 20/100

Overall grade

F 6/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

polyester/nylon blend with water-resistant treatment

Confidence

45%

ReportedMicrofiber shedding during washing and wear

Possiblewater-repellent coating chemical composition (unspecified)

Why this grade

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

Why this gradeBuy

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