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Plastic-Free Rating
Boys Underwear
Mainstream Brand
Boys Underwear·Gap Kids

Boys Stretch Jersey Briefs (5-Pack)

C
PFR Grade
Fair — some plastic content or limited transparency
Cotton-spandex blend. Gap has made some sustainability commitments but does not certify children's underwear for PFAS or phthalate absence. Spandex content adds synthetic concern.
PFR Reviewed

5-pack of stretch jersey briefs for boys. Cotton-spandex blend for comfort and movement. Available in various prints and colors.

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
10%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Gap's cotton-spandex blend adds elastane (a synthetic polymer) to the mix. While the cotton content is better than full synthetic, the lack of organic certification and PFAS testing data is a gap in their safety story.

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