Is your period underwear safe?

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Based on information and belief, Thinx uses PFAS chemicals to enhance the performance of the Underwear, including but not limited to, its "moisture-wicking" and "leak-resistant" qualities

What are PFAS?

What do PFAS do?

A recent review from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) outlines a host of health effects associated with PFAS exposure, including cancer, liver damage, decreased fertility, and increased risk of asthma and thyroid disease.

Are there safe brands?

According to independent tests by Mamavation, 65% of the period underwear brands tested contained PFAS. So yes, several brands are safe to wear. Keep reading for recommendations.

Brands to trust

Aisle, Saalt Wear, RevolCares, Cora, and Modibodi are reusable period underwear brands with low or undetectable PFAS levels. Brands

Thinx customer?

If you have previously purchased Thinx you can learn more about the 4 million dollar settlement and your options. Thinx lawsuit

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Sources: Harvard School of Public Health: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/hsph-in-the-news/pfas-health-risks-underestimated/ Mamavation: https://www.mamavation.com/health/period-underwear-contaminated-pfas-chemicals.html, Period Nirvana: https://www.periodnirvana.com/thinx-lawsuit/, Fox7 News: https://www.fox7austin.com/news/thinx-period-underwear-lawsuit-over-pfas-settles-for-4-million