Australian period underwear makers deny using ‘forever chemicals’ after Thinx settles suit in US
by Donna Lu from on (#689X3)
Modibodi and Bonds say they avoid using PFAS chemicals, which break down slowly over time and have unclear health impacts
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Australian manufacturers of period underwear have denied using forever chemicals" in their products following a class-action lawsuit in the US, while experts say more research is needed into the compounds and their potential health impacts.
Thinx, a US manufacturer of menstrual hygiene products, announced last week that it had reached a settlement in a class-action lawsuit over allegations regarding the presence of short chain per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS')" in its underwear.
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