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Plastic-Free Rating
Boys Underwear
Mainstream Brand
Boys Underwear·Carter's

Boys Tagless Underwear (7-Pack)

C
PFR Grade
Fair — some plastic content or limited transparency
Cotton-based with tagless construction for comfort. No GOTS or OEKO-TEX certification. Carter's has not disclosed PFAS or phthalate testing results for their underwear line.
PFR Reviewed

7-pack of tagless cotton underwear for boys. Carter's is one of the most popular children's clothing brands in the US.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials
5
Packaging
5
Transparency
4
Durability
7

This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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High Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Underwear is in direct, prolonged contact with some of the body's most sensitive and absorptive skin. Synthetic fabrics release microplastics and phthalates through dermal absorption. For children, whose skin is thinner and more permeable, this exposure is particularly concerning during critical developmental years.

Synthetic Plastic Content
5%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Carter's uses primarily cotton but lacks the certifications needed to verify chemical safety. The brand has not published PFAS or phthalate testing data for their children's underwear.

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