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Plastic-Free Rating
Clothing
Mainstream Brand
Clothing·RuffleButts

Boys birds of paradise rash guard bodysuit

D
PFR Grade
Poor — significant plastic content, use with caution
Made from UPF 50+ material (likely polyester/spandex blend), which are synthetic plastics and contribute to microplastic pollution.
PFR Avoid

A one-piece rashguard swimsuit with a tropical pattern, made with UPF 50+ material for sun protection.

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

Made from UPF 50+ material (likely polyester/spandex blend), which are synthetic plastics and contribute to microplastic pollution.

Synthetic Plastic Content
100%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

RuffleButts's Boys birds of paradise rash guard bodysuit is made from UPF 50+ material (likely polyester/spandex blend).

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/Spandex
1

Various plastic chemicals

Source

RuffleButts Boys birds of paradise rash guard bodysuit

Health Risk

Microplastic shedding from synthetic swimwear.

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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