Boys ComfortSoft Briefs (10-Pack)

Name: Boys ComfortSoft Briefs (10-Pack)
Brand: Hanes

PFR Grade

Poor — significant plastic content, use with caution

Conventional cotton-polyester blend with synthetic dyes. No PFAS or phthalate testing transparency. Polyester content adds microplastic shedding concern.

PFR Caution

10-pack of cotton-polyester blend briefs for boys. Features Hanes' ComfortSoft waistband. Widely available at mass-market retailers.

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

Packaging

Transparency

Durability

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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

20%

synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

The polyester blend in Hanes boys underwear adds microplastic shedding to the concerns already present with conventional cotton. Polyester fibers can shed directly onto skin during wear.

Chemical & Health Analysis

Each chemical of concern is broken down below — what it is, where it comes from in this product, what it does to the body, and who is most at risk.

Contains:Polyester blend, synthetic dyes

microplastics

Source

Polyester fiber shedding during wear

Health Risk

Dermal absorption, potential endocrine disruption

Who Is Most At RiskChildren with sensitive skin

Peer-Reviewed Sources

All health claims are based on published, peer-reviewed research from the NIH, WHO, IARC, and peer-reviewed journals. This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.