Men's Inclination Athletic Shorts vs Men's Workout Ready Woven Shorts: which is safer?
Reebok Men's Workout Ready Woven Shorts is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Reebok
Men's Inclination Athletic Shorts
PFAS grade
D 65/100
Overall grade
F 35/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 4
Material
polyester/nylon blend athletic shorts
Confidence
72%
PossibleAzo dyes and colorant allergens
PossibleAntimony in polyester
LikelyMicroplastic shedding during wear and washing
Our pick
Reebok
Men's Workout Ready Woven Shorts
PFAS grade
D 65/100
Overall grade
F 51/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
woven polyester or nylon blend
Confidence
72%
PossibleAntimony in polyester fiber
ReportedSynthetic microfibers shed during washing
Both products run through the same public rubric: materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls, plus a beyond-PFAS hazard analysis. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests. How grades work →
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