Thinx, the first and arguably most well-known brand on the market, was sued for allegedly having toxic chemicals in their period underwear.
Atmosphere at the Sip 'n' Shop At The THINX Pop-up Store With Jill Zarin at 199 Lafayette Street on December 18, 2018 in New York City. to the scientist who discovered PFAS chemicals in fast-food wrappers. She reported high levels of PFAS were found, "especially on the inside layers of the crotch."after a Florida resident's independent testing "confirmed the existence of these harmful chemicals." Several other women joined the complaint later that summer.
Thinx Unveils Interactive Billboard Experience In Brooklyn, NY To Launch"Thinx Absorbs Worries," A Campaign Destigmatizing Good, Bad, Ugly And Funny Period Moments on September 12, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images forThe lawsuit also alleged Thinx product labels indicate they’re made of several different fabrics, such as cotton and elastane, but do not list additional ingredients.
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