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Plastic-Free Rating
Clothing
Mainstream Brand
Clothing·Old Navy

Kids Activewear T-Shirt

D
PFR Grade
Poor — significant plastic content, use with caution
Primarily made from polyester, a synthetic plastic that sheds microplastics and may contain harmful chemicals.
PFR Avoid

A basic activewear t-shirt for kids, designed for comfort and performance with a polyester blend.

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
4
Packaging
3
Transparency
4
Durability
5

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

Last updated: April 4, 2026

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High Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Primarily made from polyester, a synthetic plastic that sheds microplastics and may contain harmful chemicals.

Synthetic Plastic Content
100%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Old Navy's Kids Activewear T-Shirt is made from Polyester blend (likely 100% polyester or high percentage).

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
1

Various plastic chemicals

Source

Old Navy Kids Activewear T-Shirt

Health Risk

Microplastic shedding, potential for PFAS contamination (as per general Old Navy findings), skin irritation.

Who Is Most At RiskEveryone

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.

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