Fruit of the Loom Review, Is Fruit of the Loom Non-Toxic?
Fruit of the Loom averages 59 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 Fruit of the Loom products graded as of November 2026, and none of them reach its 70 point pass mark.
Fruit of the Loom grades Good on our four-band scale. On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. See what every brand has published about PFAS for how that compares.
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
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Does Fruit of the Loom have PFAS, by category
Which Fruit of the Loom products contain PFAS? Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
- Cotton and polyester blend, uncoated
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Azo dyes. Cotton and polyester blends in this price tier may use azo dyes in dark colors, which can break…
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- cotton/polyester blend, breathable mesh
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Azo dyes (synthetic colorants). Fruit of the Loom does not disclose azo dye compliance or testing for this…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Cotton and elastane blend, no stated treatment
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Azo dyes and colorant allergens. Cotton textiles are routinely dyed with azo compounds, which can release…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- cotton/polyester blend, no stated treatment
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Azo dyes and dye residues. Polyester-cotton blends typically use reactive or disperse dyes; no specific…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Cotton blend (likely cotton-polyester), no special coating disclosed
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Azo dyes and colorant safety. Conventional dyes used in mass-market cotton-polyester underwear may include…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- nylon and elastane micro-mesh, untreated
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Heavy metals. The product color (black, white, or neutral) is likely achieved with standard acid or disperse…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- polyester, elastane blend (mesh)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Azo dyes and colorant migration. Polyester textiles are commonly dyed with azo dyes, some of which…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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Men's Quick Dry & Moisture Wicking 360 Stretch Performance Boxer Briefs
- Polyester/nylon blend with moisture-wicking treatment
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Moisture-wicking treatments on performance fabrics commonly use PFAS-based water-repellent coating…
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Find an alternative on AmazonFruit of the Loom and PFAS, common questions
- Does Fruit of the Loom have PFAS?
- Fruit of the Loom averages 59 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 Fruit of the Loom products graded as of November 2026, and none of them reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Fruit of the Loom non-toxic?
- No Fruit of the Loom product we graded reaches Good. The best of them is Fruit of the Loom Men's Breathable Mesh Boxer Briefs at 65/100.
- Which Fruit of the Loom products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Fruit of the Loom products we have scored are Fruit of the Loom Men's Quick Dry & Moisture Wicking 360 Stretch Performance Boxer Briefs, Fruit of the Loom Women's Breathable Micro-Mesh Low-Rise Briefs (6, Fruit of the Loom Women's Breathable Micro-Mesh High-Cut Briefs (6. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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