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Plastic-Free Rating
Clothing
Mainstream Brand
Clothing·Patagonia

Organic Cotton T-Shirt

A
PFR Grade
Excellent — minimal plastic, transparent materials, safe for daily use
100% GOTS-certified organic cotton. Patagonia has been a leader in removing PFAS from their products. Their cotton line is free of synthetic treatments and uses non-toxic dyes.
PFR Approved

Classic crewneck t-shirt made from 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton. Patagonia is committed to removing PFAS from all products by 2025.

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
9
Packaging
8
Transparency
9
Durability
9

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

Clothing is in direct contact with skin for 16+ hours daily. Synthetic fabrics (polyester, nylon, spandex) shed microplastics through wear and washing. PFAS water-resistant treatments, formaldehyde anti-wrinkle finishes, and synthetic dyes add additional chemical exposure. Athletic wear is particularly concerning due to PFAS moisture-management coatings.

Synthetic Plastic Content
0%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Patagonia's organic cotton t-shirts are among the cleanest mainstream options available. Their GOTS certification, commitment to PFAS removal, and supply chain transparency make them a leader in non-toxic clothing.

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