Modibodi Review, Is Modibodi Non-Toxic?
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.
Across 4 graded products, Modibodi averages Poor (44/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 1 of its products grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Modibodi Good or better, safest first
Modibodi
Basic Mid-Rise Period Brief
organic cotton blend with water-resistant coating
Water-resistant coating degradation
Non-PFAS synthetic coatings degrade over time with washing and heat exposure. As coating…
Microbial growth and odor with improper care
Extended wear without washing, or storage in damp conditions, can promote bacterial and…
Lower concern. MADE SAFE certified, PFAS-free claimed and tested.
✓Lab test found no PFAS
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Modibodi
Basic Mid-Rise Brief Black
Organic cotton with waterproof leak-proof lining
PFAS
The polymer or coating layer is not disclosed; it may contain acrylate-based…
Microorganism growth if improperly dried
The waterproof barrier can trap moisture if the product is stored damp or laundered in…
Coating degradation over repeated washing
Polymer or laminate waterproof linings degrade with age and heat exposure. As the coating…
Contact dermatitis or skin irritation
Synthetic lining chemicals or undisclosed finish residues on organic cotton may trigger…
Waterproof period underwear; PFAS risk unknown, brand silent on treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Modibodi
Classic Full Period Briefs
Organic cotton blend with unspecified waterproof/absorbent coating
Undisclosed waterproof coating chemistry
The waterproof layer is the product's core function but remains chemically unspecified.…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Organic cotton blends may still receive durable-press or cross-linking finishes during…
Azo dyes and synthetic colorants
GOTS certification restricts certain azo dyes in organic fiber dyeing, but applied…
Coating degradation and microparticle shedding
Repeated washing and body heat degrade synthetic waterproof coatings over time…
Skip until Modibodi discloses waterproof coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Modibodi
Basic Full Period Brief
Organic cotton, lycra blend with waterproof gusset treatment
Synthetic polymer leaching from lycra/gusset coating
Lycra at body temperature poses minimal leaching risk in established research. The…
Skin sensitization or irritation from coating degradation
Individual users report occasional contact dermatitis with period underwear, typically…
Microplastic shedding from synthetic components
Lycra fiber can shed microplastics with repeated washing, contributing to aquatic…
Waterproof period underwear; PFAS use in gusset unclear from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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