Organic Cotton Waterproof Sports & Performance Undergarments, ranked by PFAS safety

All 16 cotton-based options in our waterproof sports & performance undergarments database, graded A to F and ranked safest first. None earn a buy-worthy grade yet, so start from the safest and check the swap suggestions.

Reebok Women's Air Tech Performance Brief Panties 6-Pack

Reebok

Women's Air Tech Performance Brief Panties 6-Pack

nylon, spandex, cotton blend

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated3 flags

Lower concern, no known PFAS triggers identified in basic apparel.

Risky category by default

Reebok Men's 7 Pack Performance Boxer Briefs, Medium

Reebok

Men's 7 Pack Performance Boxer Briefs, Medium

Cotton blend, elastic waistband

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated3 flags

Lower concern; basic boxer briefs with no known PFAS triggers.

Risky category by default

Reebok Men's Tech Comfort Sport Soft Boxer Briefs

Reebok

Men's Tech Comfort Sport Soft Boxer Briefs

Cotton/synthetic blend, no known treatment

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated2 flags

Lower PFAS risk. Casual underwear typically avoids treatments.

Risky category by default

Fruit of the Loom Women's Breathable Cooling Stripes Brief Underwear

Fruit of the Loom

Women's Breathable Cooling Stripes Brief Underwear

Cotton blend (likely cotton-polyester), no special coating disclosed

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated4 flags

Lower concern. Basic underwear with no disclosed water-resistant treatment.

Risky category by default

Fruit of the Loom Men's 360 Stretch Max Flex Boxer Briefs

Fruit of the Loom

Men's 360 Stretch Max Flex Boxer Briefs

Cotton and elastane blend, no stated treatment

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated3 flags

Lower concern; bare cotton blend with no waterproofing claimed.

Risky category by default

Brooks Brothers Men's Supima Cotton Boxer Briefs

Brooks

Brothers Men's Supima Cotton Boxer Briefs

Supima cotton, no surface treatment disclosed

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated4 flags

Lower PFAS concern; basic cotton underwear unlikely to contain forever chemicals.

Risky category by default

Brooks Brothers Men's 3-Pack Cotton Boxers

Brooks

Brothers Men's 3-Pack Cotton Boxers

100% cotton

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated3 flags

Lower PFAS concern. Basic cotton boxers with no surface treatments.

Risky category by default

Champion Men's Stretchy Performance Boxer Briefs

Champion

Men's Stretchy Performance Boxer Briefs

Cotton blend, elastane stretch

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated3 flags

Lower concern. Basic cotton blend underwear without chemical treatments.

Risky category by default

Champion Men's 3-Pack Flexible Fit Moisture-Wicking Boxer Briefs

Champion

Men's 3-Pack Flexible Fit Moisture-Wicking Boxer Briefs

Cotton blend with elastic/polyester, moisture-wicking treatment unspecified

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated3 flags

Lower concern. Base material safe, treatment agents undisclosed.

Risky category by default

Champion Men's Breathable Mid-Leg Boxer Briefs

Champion

Men's Breathable Mid-Leg Boxer Briefs

cotton/synthetic blend, no stated treatment

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated3 flags

Lower concern. No waterproof coating typical for breathable boxers.

Risky category by default

Gap Men's 5" Boxer Briefs

Gap

Men's 5" Boxer Briefs

Cotton blend, elastic waistband

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated3 flags

Lower concern; standard underwear with no known PFAS triggers.

Risky category by default

Gap Women's Breathe Shorty

Gap

Women's Breathe Shorty

Cotton blend (breathable apparel, no water-resistant treatment stated)

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated3 flags

Lower concern. Uncoated cotton blend, no water-repellent coating finish disclosed.

Risky category by default

Gap Women's Breathe Hipster

Gap

Women's Breathe Hipster

Cotton blend hipster underwear, no reported treatment

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated4 flags

Lower concern. Basic cotton blend with no disclosed water or stain treatment.

Risky category by default

Gap Women's Breathe Hipster Underwear 3-Pack

Gap

Women's Breathe Hipster Underwear 3-Pack

cotton, elastane blend, uncoated fabric

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated3 flags

Lower PFAS concern. Bare cotton underwear unlikely to contain intentional PFAS.

Risky category by default

Men's Under Armour Charged Cotton 6-inch Novelty Boxerjock 3-Pack

Under Armour

Men's Under Armour Charged Cotton 6-inch Novelty Boxerjock 3-Pack

Cotton blend (Charged Cotton proprietary fabric)

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated4 flags

Lower PFAS concern. Cotton boxers unlikely to contain intentional PFAS.

Risky category by default

Under Armour Men's 3-Pack Performance Cotton Boxerjock

Under Armour

Men's 3-Pack Performance Cotton Boxerjock

Cotton blend with elastane

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated3 flags

Lower concern. Bare cotton-blend undergarment with no performance coating.

Risky category by default

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