Women's Breathe Shorty vs Women's Air Tech Performance Brief Panties 6-Pack: which is safer?
These two grade almost identically. Pick on price and preference; neither has a PFAS edge.
Gap
Women's Breathe Shorty
PFAS grade
D 65/100
Overall grade
F 53/100
Verdict
Skip
Hazard flags
⚑ 3
Material
Cotton blend (breathable apparel, no water-resistant treatment stated)
Confidence
72%
PossibleFormaldehyde resins (fabric finishing)
PossibleAzo dyes
PossibleElastic degradation and microfiber shedding
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Women's Air Tech Performance Brief Panties 6-Pack
PFAS grade
D 65/100
Overall grade
F 53/100
Verdict
Skip
Hazard flags
⚑ 3
Material
nylon, spandex, cotton blend
Confidence
72%
PossibleFormaldehyde resins in fabric finishing
PossibleAzo dyes
PossibleElastomer degradation (spandex breakdown)
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