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

Girls' Underwear (7-Pack)

D
PFR Grade
Poor — significant plastic content, use with caution
100% cotton (not organic). No synthetic fibers. Carter's is one of the most popular children's clothing brands in the US. Conventional cotton contains pesticide residues.
PFR Reviewed

7-pack girls cotton underwear. 100% cotton (not organic). Carter's is one of the most popular children's clothing brands.

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
6
Packaging
4
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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Moderate Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Conventional underwear is made from synthetic fabrics (polyester, nylon, spandex) that shed microplastic fibers during washing and contain chemical finishes (PFAS moisture-wicking treatments, antimicrobial treatments). Underwear is in direct contact with the most sensitive skin areas. Organic cotton or merino wool underwear eliminates synthetic fiber exposure.

Synthetic Plastic Content
0%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Carter's cotton underwear is 100% cotton — no synthetic fibers. A solid mainstream choice. For the safest option, organic cotton underwear (Hanna Andersson, PACT) is available.

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